No MARCO Grand Rounds on December 25 or January 1!

From Warren KD4GUA:

  There will be NO formal nets for two weeks due to Christmas and New Years both falling on a Sunday.  That means there WILL be a "Rag Chew."  SO, If you have anything to talk about here is your chance.  On behalf of the Board of Directors our President, Dr. Richard Lochner has wished a merry happy time for all of you during the next two weeks.

We will resume CME presentations the following week at which time we will discuss  CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME which affects about 3% of the population.  Tune in, Jan. 8th, 11 am, 14.342 MHz.  Should be fun....

MARCO Grand Rounds for December 18. 2016

From Warren, KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will rediscover TINNITUS, THE disease whereas you don't have to actually ring bells to enter in the new year. Tune in and let's break the record of 54 check-ins

MARCO Grand Rounds for December 11, 2016

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will discuss "NEEDLESTICK INJURY."   and the possibilities of contacting Hepatitis B, C and HIV.  Besides, Bud N5AN will discuss his experience using a new technique to listen to GRAND ROUNDS, one that presents near perfect audio---READ his article on page 6 of the latest AETHER NL, entitled "EXTRA, EXTRA, READ ALL ABOUT IT!" using the new SDR technology. Should be fun time.

MARCO Grand Rounds for December 4, 2016

From Warren, KD4GUA:

THIS SUNDAY we will discuss 'DEBUNKING THE DEBUNKERS."    What does that mean?  Well, when we were kids we all knew that Popeye was super strong because he ate spinach which contained IRON.  Thus, Mom  told us to eat spinach.  Popeye's creators knew that spinach has a lot of iron but in 1937, scientists realized that the original measurement of the iron in 100 grams of spinach, 35 milligrams--was off by a factor of 10.  That's  because a German chemist had questionably placed a decimal point in his notebook back in 1870 and the goof persisted for more than half a century.

Then in 2014 a report that men who had vasectomies MAY be at risk for prostate cancer--finally we had to go to SCOPES to find out if this were true--

     

Now we are confused by when screening for breast cancer, prostate cancer, G.I. cancer should be done and....?

To add to the confusion, tune in 11 am. Eastern, 14.342 MHz--should be fun.

MARCO Grand Rounds for November 27, 2016

My apologies to those who looked for blog updates in the past few weeks and didn't find them. I was traveling in places with poor Internet connectivity, and was unable to keep up with my correspondence.

Last week's Grand Rounds was canceled due to QRM from the ARRL Sweepstakes, so, according to Warren KD4GUA, the topic was shifted to this week's net:

This Sunday, by request and as a follow-up from the lead story in the Dec. Aether, we will attempt to tackle the P450 system in the liver (and other places).  The subject is complex and scary as we begin to get an insight into why drugs have side effects.  Their power is determined by this system which is NOT THE SAME IN EVERY HUMAN, thus, we were not all born alike.  What is causing the high development costs of drugs is that one 325 mg Aspirin, or any other drug,  does not have the same effect, for example, in everyone.
     We are entering the stage of PERSONALIZED MEDICINE whereas to get the max benefits it has to be the right dose of the right drug that is not induced or inhibited by the P450 system which breaks down 70% of all drugs and is not induced or inhibited by other drugs.  A giant problem that is  simmering below the headlines which the legal eagles are waiting with open fangs to exploit.
     Have a martini and enjoy the show!

MARCO Grand Rounds for October 30, 2016

From Warren KD4GUA:

LAST SUNDAY we had 42 stations who couldn't hear me!  (only some).  If you were out of reach, we talked about Hep B....this week it will be an advancement to Hep C.

     Don't forget to send funny stories or Ham stories in for Aether so we can all enjoy them.  I expect a write up from Arnold on his trip to Mozambique and an upcoming from Bruce on his upcoming trip to Easter Island and Patagonia.  If you don't I'll tell you about my Expedition to a pygmy village in South Africa and my pile-up.

MARCO Grand Rounds for October 9, 2016

From Warren KD4GUA:

WHAT WAS IT LIKE TO HAVE A LEG AMPUTATED DURING THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR?  Horrible!
 
This Sunday we put “Tinnitus” on the back burner and will discuss “The History of Anesthesia.”

Tune in, it won’t be HORRIBLE!

MARCO Grand Rounds for October 2, 2016

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday, by request, we will talk about VERTIGO.  AS PREPARATION for this talk it is suggested that all potential listeners get a baby ear syringe and squirt ice cold water into your right ear.    Do this while sitting down--then stand up, and tell us what happened....make sure you are surrounded by nice soft pillows. Should be fun.

MARCO Grand Rounds for September 25, 2016

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will discuss ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE.....We all know it is prevalent, unless we've forgotten---the latest treatment (yes, including fetal stem cells) and forget the "TATTOO" that was last week.  

MARCO Grand Rounds for September 18, 2016

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will discuss "the Disease of the Week," an article appearing in the Sept. 12 edition of Bloomberg Businessweek" entitled "Toxic Tattoos discussing the toxic effects of the inks which are not regulated by the FDA. 30% of American adults now have tattoos, 47% millennials and 36% Gen Xers. Tune in should be fun.

MARCO Grand Rounds for September 4, 2016

From Warren KD4GUA:

A few days ago a friend told me he was going in for "Stem Cell Therapy."  This to me was either putting the future into the present or he was being finagled.  Undoubtedly, in the near future all of us will be probed about this procedure.  It is being discussed for two reasons:  1.  Physiologically, it should work.  And 2.  Are Charlatans taking over.

Be prepared to give your opinion and to research the situation on the net...is it a snake pit or a gold mine?  An awareness of the subject is important.

MARCO Grand Rounds for August 28, 2016

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday, thanks to Ian K3IK, we will discuss WARFARIN INTERACTIONS and this includes foods.  This is a subject we cannot get enough of so get on board.

MARCO Grand Rounds for August 21, 2016

From Warren KD4GUA:

THIS SUNDAY we will, at the suggestion of Dave Justis, unite "prostatitis with reluctance to use antibiotics.,,,by deciding which UTI is relevant to their use.  Now, put yourself in that picture....you would refrain from using antibiotics on your patient but not on yourself?  (Then you would stop looking in the mirror for medical consults!).  Tune in, should be a tornado...

MARCO Grand Rounds for August 7, 2016

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will discuss Prostate problems and redefine the difference between PSA and free PSA...boring but most of us have them and they need to be babied--so tune in so you can learn how to baby your baby if you  have won....We will also answer the question of what comes after 75?

MARCO Grand Rounds for July 31, 2016

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will discuss the patient you give anti-anxiety agents to and often refer to as a "crock."  Often misdiagnosed as "acute anxiety syndrome," you have unknowingly made the wrong diagnosis.  The patient had DYSAUTONOMIA, a disorder of the autonomic nervous system.,  Something has gone wrong and you are having difficulty finding the source of the problem.  We were NOT taught about this in Med School---it is a relatively new awakening...tune in and get confused....

MARCO Grand Rounds for July 24, 2016

From Warren KD4GUA:

This will be 'MY PILLOW' day  How many of you have bought the fa, eh....pillow, and how does it work?  Sunday will give all you pillow shoppers a chance to express your opinions--is this a scam? 

In between the topic will be, "Why You Don't Sleep So Well."  Was it Edison's electric light bulb that fouled us up?  And for all you skeptics about the "wall" it really does work....look at the Great Wall of China--built 2,000 years ago and not one Mexican has crossed it!

  Tune in, should be fun.

MARCO Grand Rounds for July 10, 2016

From Warren, KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will  discuss CRISPR.....no, it is not a new breakfast food!  It is about to revolutionize medicine.  To better understand the subject it is suggested you enter CRISPR in your search organ..it is a tough subject, so follow orders (request?)  It will make your hair stand up.  If you follow orders, I  will have a probable good reward for you--I have purchased 5 shares of stock in 11 of the upgoing companies in this field and I will tell you the ones not to invest in!

MARCO Grand Rounds for July 3, 2016

From Warren KD4GUA:

THIS SUNDAY Paul "Bud" Azar N5AN will be the guest speaker discussing "HANDLING MASS CASUALTIES."  Bud has first-hand experience in the Middle East and during the New Orleans hurricane setting up triages etc.

Tune in should be GREAT!

MARCO Grand Rounds for June 19, 2016

From Warren KD4GUA:

THINGS ARE CHANGING...by request from Dave in Virginia, KN0S,we are going to resurrect THE ZIKA VIRUS since it is now in the U.S.  There are a lot of unanswered questions since we last discussed this subject 3 months ago...remember it is Father's Day but don't forget to tune in.  The following week is Field Day so we will not be on the air that Sunday.

MARCO Grand Rounds for June 12, 2016

From Warren KD4GUA:

THIS SUNDAY we will discuss OVARIAN CANCER, the most lethal GYN cancer....how many patients have you seen that thought they were pregnant only to find the swelling was a large  ovarian cyst or a malignancy!  (And, how relieved they were when you told them it was a cyst and not the BIG C .  Tune in and express your experiences---(WOW, the wind is howling outside--that big tropical storm is blowing through threatening my Mosley antenna!)

MARCO Grand Rounds for June 5, 2016

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will discuss OSTEOPOROSIS.  We will postpone Extrasystolies to the following Sunday...hope we don't have any thundergations!  We need a break!

MARCO Grand Rounds for May 29, 2016

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will review the minutes of the Board Meeting in Dayton and with time left over we will discuss "Carcinoma of the Large Bowel."

Minutes of the Medical Amateur Radio Council 2016 Annual Meeting

Minutes
Medical Amateur Radio Council Annual Meeting

May 20, 2016
Dayton, Ohio

In attendance: Jeff, K6JW President; Rick K9CIV, President-Elect; Marcia Lochner, Acting Secretary; Mary AE4BX, Treasurer; Warren KD4GUA Newsletter Editor; Bruce KM2L Director; Keith N3IM Director; Linda KE5BQK Director; Bobbie W1BEW Director and Assistant Treasurer; Jay AA4FL; Bernie KD5QHV; Chip N5RTF; Art KK1Y and Carl WA3ZZU.

The meeting was called to order by K6JW at 8:14 AM EDT.

Minutes of the 2015 meeting were approved with one correction. Paragraph 6 should read “complimentary membership.”

K9CIV stated that he was looking forward eagerly to beginning his Presidency.

Secretary's Report: Marcia reported that we have 130 paid members and carry 16 complimentary memberships, for a total of 146 members in good standing.

Treasurer's Report: AE4BX presented the Treasurer's report. 

Expenses for the year totaled $3447.78 and are detailed in her report. The largest single expense is for printing and mailing the Newsletter. We had dues income of $3130.00, and our current balance is $11298.86. The report was approved.

MediShare Chair Arnold, WB6OJB was unable to attend the meeting, but his report was presented to the Board by K6JW. MediShare has a balance of $6300.18. We have no currently active projects. A list of donors was given to the President. Per the Treasurer and Secretary as of the time of this meeting, their preference is that donations to MediShare be sent to the Secretary.

KD4GUA presented the Newsletter Editor's report. Publication of the newsletter, while entailing a great deal of work, has gone well. Warren expressed his appreciation for the way that Marcia capably handled the Secretary's role in supplying mailing labels for the Newsletter. The Board collectively thanked her for her good work.

K6JW asked for discussion of the possibility of emailing the Newsletter as the default option, with members who desire a hard copy electing to receive one. AA4FL asked for clarification of the purpose of the Newsletter. Do we use it for recruitment? For other purposes? Marcia stated that she steers prospective members to our Website to look at the Newsletter. KM2L added that we hand out copies of the paper from our Hamvention booth, though these could be printed when needed. KE5BQK stated that she would not go to the Website to read the Newsletter unless prompted to do so, in which case why not just email it? K9CIV felt that maintaining an accurate database of email addresses is difficult. AA4FL suggested that we could encourage people to pass their copy to someone else after they had read it. W1BEW moved that we notify membership via an article the Newsletter of the option to receive it electronically. This motion was passed. AA4FL agreed to write a piece for the Newsletter.

KM2L had no formal Historian's report. AE4BX said that she inherited a box of old bank records from W4DAN and offered them to the Historian. He declined the offer, and due to their age, these records will be destroyed.

Dave, NT8E not being in attendance, there was no formal Webmaster's report.
N5RTF has been unable to provide streaming audio of Grand Rounds from his current place of residence. He asked for help from someone who can hear KD4GUA consistently well. KK1Y is a close neighbor and is willing to work with N5RTF to provide him a good audio source.

Directors reports:
W1BEW reported on an upcoming hamfest in Knoxville, TN.
K6JW noted that the ARRL Southwest Division Convention will be hosted by the Los Angeles Amateur Radio Council in October, 2016.

Old Business:
AA4FL discussed the proposed MARCO-sponsored scholarship fund. He passed out a draft of eligibility criteria for applicants. He plans to work with his contacts at the University of Florida to develop a template for this. He proposes to target pre-med students. The award will be administered by ARRL. Our financial commitment will be $1000 annually to maintain a $500 annual scholarship award. We could end the program at any time. N5RTF felt that our selection criteria should include graduate students as well as undergraduates. WA3ZZU pointed out that most ARRL scholarships are awarded to graduating high school students. N5RTF asked whether we can use the name and photo of the awardee for our own publicity. It seems very likely that this is the case. KE5BQK asked whether there were medical professionals on the ARRL committee that reviews scholarship applications. The answer is probably not. WA3ZZU, after searching the relevant portion of the ARRL Website, suggested that in order to ensure that we receive appropriate credit and recognition, “Medical Amateur Radio Council” appear in the name of the award. After considerable discussion, agreement was reached on this point. It was also decided that we not include reference to MediShare International in the description of the award. AA4FL was asked to prepare a second iteration of our submission to ARRL, and circulate it to the Board. AA4FL moved that we approve the expenditure of $1000 to fund the scholarship. This motion passed.

New Business: 

K6JW ppesented a proposed slate of officers and explained our dilemma with the position of Secretary. Although Marcia has done an outstanding job, she is not permitted to serve according to our by-laws. AE4BX raised the question of nominating an Assistant Treasurer. It was determined that someone could be selected by the Board without formal a nomination. W1BEW suggested that the Assistant Treasurer should live in reasonable proximity to a Wells Fargo bank, as they hold our account. K9CIV moved that nominations be closed, and the slate as proposed was approved. MARCO's officers for 2018-2018 are:

President Richard Lochner, K9CIV
President-Elect Jay Garlitz, AA4FL
Secretary Joe Breault, WB2MXJ
Treasurer Bobbie Williams, W1BEW
Newsletter Editor Warren Brown, KD4GUA

Regional Directors:
1 Robert Nevins, KF1J
2 Bruce Small, KM2L
3 Keith Adams, N3IM
4 Mary Favaro, AE4BX
5 Tom Reilly, W3GAT
6 Paul Lukas, N6DMV
7 Albert Breland, KA7LOT
8 Roger Higley, W8CRK
9 Bill Hargadon, WA9HIR
0 Frederic Simowitz, K0FS

Directors-at-Large:
Harry Przekop, WB9EDP
Arnold Kalan, WB6OJB
Linda Krasowski, KE5BQK
Danny Centers W4DAN
Jeffrey Wolf, K6JW

Marcia reminded us that it is necessary to change the contact information in the Newsletter, our QST ad, and on the Website.

K9CIV announced that the 2017 MARCO Annual Meeting will be held in late April, probably April 28 – 30, in the Chicago area.

The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 AM EDT.

MARCO Grand Rounds for May 15, 2016

From Warren KD4GUA:

THIS SUNDAY we will discuss MUNCHAUSEN SYNDROME & Munchausen syndrome by proxy.  A very interesting subject that baffles the unbafferable.  Let's hope Chip N5RTF will be hearable.  Tune in  should be educational--By the way, Baron Munchausen was a German well-traveled soldier in the Russian-Turkish War who was a persuavable  story-teller.

MARCO Grand Rounds for May 8, 2016

From Warren KD4GUA:

BOB CURRIER MARCO GRAND ROUNDS OF THE AIR FOR SUNDAY, 14.342 MHZ, 11 AM Eastern,,,,,This Sunday we will finish-up on "LEISHMANIASIS," DAVE KNOS may want to contact Ron in Panama--then will switch  to "LEAD POISONING."  This is a condition we seldom see but has been receiving a lot of publicity lately due to the problem in Flint, Michigan---what have you done with your lead apron you used in the developing room?  **

Q. Do identical twins have the same fingerprints?--tune in and find out!

MARCO Grand Rounds for April 24, 2016

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will  discuss "IMMUNOTHERAPY."  What is all this information about prolonging life in cancer victims?   It's a toughie, but we will try and interpret the trends.

Bring your knowledge to the mike and share your interpretations--there is enough of it to fill a battleship. 

MARCO Grand Rounds for April 17, 2016

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will discuss CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE....sorry I missed last week, it was for a good cause, heroes should be honored, we need them badly.

MARCO Grand Rounds for April 3, 2016

From Warren KD4GUA:

THIS SUNDAY WE WILL DISCUSS "MENINGOCOCCAL DISEASE."  We all have meninges and we want to them to remain as is but sometimes termites invest our inner sanctum.  Tune in and brush the cobwebs aside and relearn this tantalizing subject.  Should be fun.

MARCO Grand Rounds for 27, 2016

From Warren KD4GUA:

THIS Sunday we will discuss "COLORECTAL CANCER," which will hit one out of every 20 Americans.  What hemoccult test should I use?  Are all colonoscopists the same?  Lots of questions and some answers....tune in and find some hopefully.  The scene is changing rather rapidly

MARCO Grand Rounds for March 20, 2016

Warren, KD4GUA is having problems with his radio. If he can straighten this out before net time, he will continue the discussion of kidney stones from last week. If not, we will take check-ins and discuss whatever issues people raise.

MARCO Grand Rounds for March 13, 2016

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday, by demand, we will discuss "Kidney Stones."  Any urologists on board?  This is something you want to stay away from except at 11 am. on this Sunday....tune in should be fun.

MARCO Grand Rounds for February 21, 2016

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will discuss ‘SUGAR SUBSTITUTES.”  Do artificial sweeteners actually produce “artificial diabetes?”  What is artificial chocolate?  Which is the safest?  Tune in, should be fun…

MARCO Grand Rounds for February 14, 2016

From Warren KD4GUA:

THIS SUNDAY, by demand, we will continue the discussion on SUPPLEMENTS.  We took  a vote and found most of you are taking at least one supplement...on Sunday we will ask you to defend your actions--ALSO, the vote on "should doctors wear mustaches and beards" is still active...do they transfer germs similar to ties and stethoscopes?  So far, the women indicate they prefer clean shaven physicians..send your comments to warren.brown1924@gmail.com....NOW, get busy and sit down and be heard!

MARCO Grand Rounds for February 7, 2016

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will discuss something that needs to be discussed, DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS….55% of the population takes them and they don’t usually tell their doctors.  (I had a 27 year old male built like a bull in congestive heart failure—the supplements made his heart muscle hypertrophy to the point there was no cavity!)  Tune in and give your experiences with your “informed” clientele.

MARCO Grand Rounds for January 31, 2016

From Warren KD4GUA:

THIS SUNDAY we will discuss by demand, the ZIKA VIRUS which is affecting Central and South America of which there are 22 transit cases in the USA.  It is closely affiliated with the CHIKUNGUNYA virus which originated in Tanzania, Africa, & Dengue fever  There have already been 1.65 MILLION cases of Zika reported in Brazil in 2015.  Tune in should be fun.

MARCO Grand Rounds for January 24, 2016

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will discuss HEPATITIS C.  About 3.2 million Americans have it and most don't know it...who should get treated and by whom?  Newest therapy cures 90% of cases but costs anywhere from $34,000 to $84,000 for a two months course.  If everyone is treated it will take 10% of the US health budget....thus who should be treated!.  Tune in and try and find the answers.  

MARCO Grand Rounds for January 17 2016

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will discuss LUPUS which basically is a civil war going on in someone's body...the body attacks itself thinking it is the enemy (like an irate wife with a rolling pin)...In the 18th Century it was thought to be caused by a wolf bite, thus the name "lupus" meaning "wolf" in Latin.   Tune in, should be fun time.

MARCO Grand Rounds for January 3, 2016

Fro Warren KD4GUA:

     THIS SUNDAY WE WILL DISCUSS “CHAGA’S DISEASE.”  This is more commonly found in South and Central America but which is now moving North into the USA with mass migration.  It is estimated there are 300,000 cases already in the US.
     Although you have probably never seen a case it is out there waiting to be diagnosed, the problem being most people with the disease don’t know it—it is like having termites in your body just as we are unaware of the little devils eating our house without our knowledge.  Tune in for a “wake-up”call.