MARCO Grand Rounds for January 2, 2011

From Warren, KD4GUA:

Because Munchausen's Syndrome will probably be a short discussion on Grand Rounds this coming Sunday, we have added "Alien Hand Syndrome," the condition where one hand buttons a button where/as the other hand unbuttons it with no control by the owner. This condition, although rare, was seen in the movie "Dr. Strangelove," featuring Peter Sellers in 1964. Tune in, should be educational--down, get down, down, down.

MARCO Grand Rounds for 12/26/10

From Warren, KD4GUA,

This Sunday we will continue the discussion on "OSTEOARTHRITIS." LET'S KEEP the check-in census UP by being on board not to be bored. This will be the last lecture of 2010. To get your CME certificate make sure your MARCO dues are current. Keep the blue side up.

MARCO Grand Rounds for December 19, 2010

From Warren, KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will discuss "Osteoarthritis" by request. It is not a bad subject since all of us are subject. Let's hear your experience in controlling this monster that gets to almost all of us if we live long enough. 14.307 Sunday 10 am Eastern

Hotel Information for Annual Meeting

MARCO President Linda Krasowski, KE5BQK, has announced that the headquarters hotel for MARCO's annual meeting will be

El Paso Marriott
1600 Airway Blvd.
El Paso, Texas 79925

Phone: 1-915-779-3300
Fax: 1-915-772-0915

Members will gather on Thursday, March 31, 2011. The annual meeting will be the following morning, followed by sightseeing and activities. The annual banquet will take place on Saturday, April 2, 2011. Our special rate at the hotel is available until Monday, April 4.

To reserve your room, click http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/elptx?groupCode=marmara&app=resvlink&fromDate=&toDate=

If you wish to call the hotel directly, be sure to mention that you are from MARCO.

See you there!

MARCO Grand Rounds for November 21, 2010

From Warren, KD4GUA,

This Sunday we will discuss NARCOLEPSY. This is a fascinating subject for all those who don't have it. Wake up--tune in--they are out there but too often we don't look for them.

We broke all records last Sunday with 51 check-ins--let's keep the ball rolling by delving into this subject between now and Sunday so we have a more balanced net. If you have narcolepsy make sure you are awake when you tell us your experiences.

MARCO Grand Rounds for November 14, 2010

From Warren, KD4GUA:

By request we will discuss CHOLERA this coming Sunday in view of the fact that it is endemic in Haiti and heading our way.

PS: If you want to put anything in AETHER better do it now as we go to press on 15th of Nov.

Charles Krin suggested these links:

For your reading pleasure ahead of time:

http://www.cdc.gov/haiticholera/

http://www.cdc.gov/cholera/

http://www.cdc.gov/haiticholera/hc_professionals.htm

MARCO Grand Rounds for November 7, 2010

From Warren, KD4GUA:

Bruce was right, we got rained out by the international contest...SO, we will attempt to continue the "flu epidemic" on this coming Sunday. Actually there is a lot to know especially on the treatment and the new additives available.

Tune in Sunday, 10 am 14.307, CW net at 9:30 am Eastern.

MARCO Grand Rounds for October 31, 2010

From Warren KD4GUA:

Hope you all enjoyed my absence last Sunday as I was in Washington straightening things out.

....This Sunday we will continue the discussion on the FLU. By the way, the Potomac drinking water is addictive. If any of you already have the flu you can tell us how you feel first hand, if not, now you will feel when you get it. Quite an experience and especially since it doesn't cost anything to get it. (Be careful handling money as the virus likes it and latches on for 17 days plus--no more shaking hands, only bowing).

Should be fun (talking about it). Tune in Sunday 10 am Eastern 14.307.

Webmaster's note: This week is the CQWW SSB contest, so there is likely to be major QRM. Show up at the appointed place/time and we will see if we can make a "go" of it.

MARCO Grand Rounds for October 24, 2010

From Warren, KD4GUA,

This Sunday I will be out of town and the Marco Grand Rounds will be an open discussion of present topics--a 'VOX POX" Voice of the People.....in other words each one of you will become a net controller.

WON'T work! Who said so...as a beginning topic you should discuss what we should discuss in future transportations. Don't all yell at once and reserve your language. Then next Sunday we can pick the meat. Sound good? You guys need a break anyway.

MARCO Grand Rounds for October 17, 2010

From Warren, KD4GUA:

This Sunday, by request, we will discuss "INFLUENZA." Make sure to stock up on PhisoHex or Dial or any old soap because it is "hand washing season " again.

Tune in 14.307 MHz, 10 am Eastern on Sunday.

MARCO Grand Rounds for October 10, 2010

From Warren KD4GUA:

After two weeks of the "PILL" (the discussion will be featured in the next edition of "Aether) we will turn to "THE COST OF CANCER DRUGS; HOW MUCH IS LIFE WORTH--$50,000/YEAR?"

If we have time we will then delve into the new High Dose flu shots (Fluzone) available to those over 65.

We do need urinealysis of the subject. Sunday, 10 a.m Eastern 14.307 MHZ.

MARCO Grand Rounds for October 2, 2010

From Warren, KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will continue to celebrate (?) the 50th anniversary of the PILL.

There was an unusual amount of discussion concerning the word "Enabler." As to what it means--tune in Sunday. As an ad-on we will throw in "The PILL with co-morbid conditions."

The story of the woman who couldn't tolerate the PILL so she gave them to her husband instead. When told "this doesn't work," she replied, "I haven't gotten pregnant in three years and he has no side effects." Maybe this woman had something after all! PS: This is a true story because I was there. More Sunday

MARCO Grand Rounds for September 26, 2010

From Warren, KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the "PILL." Is it helpful? Is it a Paradox? Is it harmful? Tune in should be fun, Sunday 10 am EST 14.307.

(Danny, W4DAN mentioned that some, himself included, celebrated 50 years ago).

MARCO Grand Rounds for September 19, 2010

From Warren, KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will discuss the new diabetic drugs and their mechanisms beyond insulin resistance and pancreatic B-cell dysfunction (pancreatic poop out). We will need your clinical experience using these drugs so don't be bashful Sunday.

Bruce is having some luck with Skype, I believe four of us are using it. To download free I think all you have to do is search for "skype.com." Try it. This will help those not able to receive us on Grand Rounds radio to pick us up on your Sunday computer.

Some additional detail from KM2L:
The Skype address is bruce.small73. Send a connect request and I will add you to the conference. Skype is used as a receiving aid only - all comments should be made over the air. With that in mind... enjoy!

MARCO Grand Rounds for September 5, 2010

From Warren, KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will discuss "Medical Dogtags." The new ones are a far cry from the simple ident bracelets of the past which with a few words informed medics that a person was allergic to penicillin.

Who needs them and what is available? How about a thumb-(flash)drive necklace?

Tune in 14.307, 11 am Eastern, should be fun.

MARCO Grand Rounds for August 29, 2010

From Warren, KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will finish up MRSA and switch to the "E-cigarette," a unique new device to help people stop smoking the real stuff.

Note: The Skype link at bruce.small73 will not be available this week.

MARCO Grand Rounds for August 22, 2010

From Warren, KD4GUA:

This Sunday, by request, we will discuss "MRSA" (methicillin resistant staph aureus) the "SUPERBUG." Bring your experiences to the mike.

14.307, 10 am Eastern time. Should be fun.

MARCO Grand Rounds debuts on Skype

On August 15, KM2L and N4TSC pioneered the use of Skype to disseminate MARCO Grand Rounds.

Jerry, N4TSC, lives too close to net control station KD4GUA in Florida to hear him. At Jerry's urging, Bruce, KM2L fed the net as heard at his QTH in New York into Skype and Jerry monitored the connection at home.

The Skype audio is delayed about 0.1 second compared with that received directly, so Jerry had to deal with that weirdness when listening to stations who were audible at both locations. As both operators climb the learning curve, the experience will improve.

Contact the editor of this blog if you are interested in participating.

-KM2L

2011 Annual meeting announced for El Paso

President Linda KE5BQK has announced that the 2011 annual meeting of the Medical Amateur Radio Council will take place in El Paso, TX from March 31 to April 3.

The board meeting will be held in the large hangar where OM Bernie KD5QHV keeps his plane.

Hotel details to follow soon. Stay tuned...

MARCO Grand Rounds for August 8, 2010

From Warren KD4GUA:

One heck of a net last week on "How to Ration Health Care Ethically."

This week we will discuss, "TECHNOLOGY OVER PERSONALIZED SERVICE--911".

Originally called "9-Eleven" it is now called 9-1-1 because there is no eleven on the dial phone. With all those sirens blowing and squad cars reeling it costs 20 times the cost of a taxi--who pays for it? What happened to "Number Please--call the fire department?"

Bring your pros and cons and join us on 14.307, Sunday 10 am Eastern