MARCO Grand Rounds for July 20, 2006

From Warren, KD4GUA:

Last Sunday we discussed "Clostridiium Dificile." Propagation was poor but we hope things will pick up this Sunday when we discuss HYPERTHEMIA.

We are now at the low portion of the sun spot cycle and we have been very fortunate so far...in other words from here on its only going to get better! (according to Hoyle).

MARCO Grand Rounds for July 13, 2006

From Warren, KD4GUA:

Last Sunday we had 36 check-ins for the discussion on "Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus."

This Sunday (July 16) we will discuss "Clostridium difficile infection." It was called "difficile" because when first discovered it was difficult to grow in the lab.

Our former President and Secretary, Robin Staebler WF1R is in Sick Bay up in Belfast, Maine. Harry WB9EDP suggested we all send a QSL get well card to Robin. His address is: 144 Head of the Tide Rd., Belfast Maine 04915. With every card he gets, his serum cortisone level goes down and his immune system picks up. Robin has completed the transfer of secretarial duties to Danny W4DAN in a very smooth and coordinated way.

MARCO Grand Rounds, July 6, 2006

From Warren, KD4GUA:

We have been whistling against a hurricane the past two weeks--first, Field Day with a large audience, then the 4th Holiday with the Chinese jamming 14.310. Apparently, there was an "irregular" Chinese station that was skipping around 20 meters and they were chasing it. First time I've heard a Chinese station . What we should do is get the Latin station on 14.310 to talk to the Chinese (or maybe that's what happened!).

This Sunday we will stay with the "cutting edge of medicine." Stop yawning--this subject is not a dull one and many of you see it every day and don't know it. It is called, "Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus." There are over 400,000 cases out there waiting to get picked up. It was first recognized 30 years ago with the advent of the CT and MRI scans.

When a 60 year old shuffles into your office complaining of forgetfulness and urinary problems the lights should go on--this disease is controllable---just removing 50 cc of cerebro-spinal fluid, within one hour can possibly have this individual walking normally! No, it is not Parkinson's after all!

Tune in Sunday, 14.308, 10 a.m. Eastern time.

MARCO Grand Rounds, July 6, 2006

From Warren, KD4GUA:

We have been whistling against a hurricane the past two weeks--first, Field Day with a large audience, then the 4th Holiday with the Chinese jamming 14.310. Apparently, there was an "irregular" Chinese station that was skipping around 20 meters and they were chasing it. First time I've heard a Chinese station . What we should do is get the Latin station on 14.310 to talk to the Chinese (or maybe that's what happened!).

This Sunday we will stay with the "cutting edge of medicine." Stop yawning--this subject is not a dull one and many of you see it every day and don't know it. It is called, "Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus." There are over 400,000 cases out there waiting to get picked up. It was first recognized 30 years ago with the advent of the CT and MRI scans.

When a 60 year old shuffles into your office complaining of forgetfulness and urinary problems the lights should go on--this disease is controllable---just removing 50 cc of cerebro-spinal fluid, within one hour can possibly have this individual walking normally! No, it is not Parkinson's after all!

Tune in Sunday, 14.308, 10 a.m. Eastern time.

MARCO Grand Rounds, June 30, 2006

From Warren, KD4GUA:

It is now 11:30 pm and just finished typing up the standings when--pop up ruined 30 minutes work....Hi-lights:

Last Sunday, Field Day, we were able to finish the talk on BPH (Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy). We learned that there is no correlation with enenlargement of the prostate and cancer of the prostate.

This Sunday, we will switch over to the bad guy--cancer of the prostate which occurs in over 50% of men over 80.

We have been notified by Robin Staebler, WF1R, that he is turning over the secretarial duties to Danny W4DAN because of illness. This means all dues will now should be sent to Danny Centers, 2712 Bryant Dr., Cleveland, TN 37311. Robin has arranged to make the transition as smooth as possible. Let us remember Robin when we contact the fellow upstairs tonight.

MARCO Grand Rounds, June 22, 2006

Last Sunday we discussed "LUTS" lower urinary tract syndrome". This consists of enlarged prostate and overactive bladder disease (OBD) (Gotta go, Gotta go) or both.

Then we discussed the new therapies for enlarged prostate. Question: "What can we younger guys do to prevent enlargement of the prostate." Answer: "Die young! "

Men with oversized prostates are usually bald headed and have hyper-libidos. The bald-headedness can be treated by rubbing in Viagra (on the cranial head) , but don't think this works too well--any takers?

This Sunday is Field Day--and we should have a super audience...therefore, we will try and wind up the LUTS and switch to VOX POX--bring your problems and we will attempt to solve them.