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.

CHANGE to Marco Grand Rounds for December 20, 2015

From Warren KD4GUA:

There has been a change in topics for Sunday's discussion.  The planned talk on "CHAGAS DISEASE" is being postponed to the first Sunday in January...instead, this Sunday we will discuss a group of problems you have probably never heard of.........diseases of the Autonomic (automatic) Nervous System...the nervous system we have little or no control of such as digestion etc.  In the past we have tagged these patients as "dead beats" and "crocks" with anxiety etc..and turned them over to the NP boys.  This new emerging field is pregnant and about to be delivered---so tune in and learn all about DYSAUTONOMIA--the newest recently discovered disease  on the block.

MARCO Grand Rounds for December 20, 2015

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday, by request,  we will discuss "CHAGA'S DISEASE."  With the large influx of immigrants to the U.S. from Central and South America this disease is now becoming a problem in the U.S. since most people who have the disease are unaware of it.  Tune in, you don't want to miss this one wither in the office or on the air.

MARCO Grand Rounds for December 13, 2015

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will continue the discussion on TELEMEDICINE.  We  all use it consciously or unconsciously and it is becoming a major factor in the practice of medicine....tune in should be fun.

MARCO Grand Rounds for December 6, 2015

From Warren KD4GUA:

THIS SUNDAY WE WILL DISCUSS AN UPCOMING “TELEHEALTH” SERVICE which will change the way we practice!!!!  From the simple telephone Rx to “Virtual Care Centers” things are moving—Let’s not chase it, let’s catch it….
Tune in and bring your talents to the mike.

AND, just to make one feel better…remember when the doctor used to be the family friend, and didn’t need insurance or a lawyer to defend…the way that he took care of you or what he had to do, because he took an oath and strived to do the best for you!  let’s strive to keep it that way!

MARCO Grand Rounds for November 1, 2015

From Warren KD4GUA:

THIS SUNDAY WE WILL  DISCUSS "GASTROINTESTINAL QUACKERY" basically "Do I need a BM every day doctor?  Am I absorbing toxins if I don't? HOW OFTEN HAVE YOU HEARD THESE QUESTIONS.....BURP!  YES, we are moving into the bathroom Sunday, join in with your stories and bring your "Refresh!"  Should be fun.....

MARCO Grand Rounds for October 25, 2015

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will discuss "INFLUENZA" since it is once again "flu season."  Keep in mind the epidemic of 1918 when you think this is a minor ailment.  Tune in, wear your masks and add your experience.

CME Credit and Grand Rounds for October 18, 2015

From Warren KD4GUA:

   This Sunday will be SPECIAL....Dr Wayne Rosenfield K1WDR will share the mike with me as he discusses GAUCHER DISEASE.  Never seen a case?  Don't feel badly as I haven't either!  BUT, it's out there.......waiting to be discovered.  Brush away the cobwebs from pathology and join us.  Wayne is an excellent speaker--I met him in Myrtle Beach and he put me on to the book we feature on Page 11 of Aether. "Simple Courage" the story of a HAM captain aboard a sinking merchant ship.

     I talked to "Lee" (female) at my hospital and she said one MARCO member from Ft. Lauderdale had taken the test ("Deep Brain Stimulation) on www.mpmcme.org (David DOV ?).  The affiliation with Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater, FL is being waived for MARCO through my affiliation....an excellent way to get CME Category 1 credit and request copies of your attendance which they keep on file.  I get a lot of my information for Grand Rounds from these great lectures as well as keep up my CME for licensure.  Hope you are on board Sunday, should be FUN.

New Address for Streaming Audio of Grand Rounds

Chip N5RTF reports that there is a new address for Grand Rounds streaming audio.

Go to

http://50.97.94.44:8014/stream

The archive page address is:

http://50.97.94.44:2199/start/tkeister

MARCO Grand Rounds for Sunday, October 4, 2015

From Warren KD4GUA:

THIS SUNDAY WE WILL DISCUSS A TANTALIZING SUBJECT, “Blood tests for early cancer detection.”  We all know we can pick up leukemia with a cbc and the old CEA presumptive test for colon ca.  But what about the NEW tests that can pick up cancer fragments from the blood called “tumor marker cells” fragments of broken cancer cells circulating in the blood stream.  Tune in and lubricate your brains.

MARCO Grand Rounds for September 27, 2015

From Warren KD4GUA:

THIS SUNDAY WE WILL DISCUSS THE “Dangers of mixing Grape Fruit with oral medication.”  Notice, hospitals around the US are no longer serving grape fruit for breakfast?  We previously discussed this in 2007—since then adverse effects have arisen in not 17 drugs but now TO 43 drugs commonly used.  Don’t miss this one.

MARCO Grand Rounds for September 20, 2015

From Warren KD4GUA:

THIS SUNDAY, BY DEMAND, WE WILL DISCUSS BPH (BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERTROPHY).  If you are a male over 50 you should be listening to tell us your symptoms (if not, visualize a balloon you are BLOWING UP!)  Tune in and share your problem…nugget:  riding a  bike will raise your PSA.

MARCO Grand Rounds for September 13, 2015

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will discuss “THE DISEASE OF THE WEEK,” namely “Ashley Madison.”   Ashley Madison is an on-line dating service with a motto “Life is short, Have an affair.”  There are 30 million members and the site has been hacked! (lipstick on the collar bit).  It sounds like a strange topic but it is the  disease of the weak this week

MARCO Grand Rounds for September 6, 2015

From Warren KD4GUA:

THIS SUNDAY WE WILL DISCUSS “ATRIAL FIBRILLATION,” AN IRREGULAR REGULARITY ABNORMAL HEART RTHYM THAT AFFECTS 3% OF THE POPULATION.  What are you going to answer when an a-fib patient asks you, “Doctor, can I eat chocolate?”  Tune in should be fun.

MARCO Grand Rounds for August 30, 2015

From Warren KD4GUA:

THIS COMING SUNDAY WE WILL DISCUSS BY REQUEST “BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL VERTIGO.”   IF YOU HAVE SUCCESSFULLY STAGED THE “EPLEY OR SEMONT MANEUVER” BE ON BOARD AS THERE ARE A LOT OF DISBELIEVERS.  (to get in the mood squirt some ice water in the right ear just before the program.)

MARCO Grand Rounds for August 23, 2015

From Warren KD4GUA:

THIS SUNDAY WE WILL DISCUSS “Common Hand Problems“  This includes Diabetic Stiff Hand Syndrome, Diabetic neuropathy, Dupeytren’s Contracture, Ganglions, hand eczema (contact derm), Carpal Tunnel, nerve entrapment syndromes.   deQuervain’s, trigger fingers, osteo, YOU NAME IT.  We might throw in tarsal tunnel if you behave!  Tune in should be fun. 

MARCO Grand Rounds for August 16, 2015

From Warren KD4GUA:

THIS SUNDAY WE WILL DISCUS “LYMPHOMA.”  Did you realize that some of the most virulent types respond best to treatment?  Lymphomas may be curable if treated early.  Lymphoma is relatively common in those exposed to radiation like physicians, so better tune in and help educate all of us.

MARCO Grand Rounds for August 9, 2015

From Warren KD4GUA:

THIS SUNDAY, BY REQUEST, WE WILL DISCUSS “MALARIA” AND THE NEW ANTI-MALARIAL VACCINE WITH A 30% SUCCESS RATE, which doesn’t seem like much, but should cut down deaths from 500,000/year to 350,000 and remember, “Avoidable is what a bull fighter tries to do!”

MARCO Grand Rounds for August 2, 2015

From Warren KD4GUA:

THIS SUNDAY WE WILL DISCUSS “Adult Vaccination.”  by demand….You will say, “Oh, we know all that!”  Perhaps, a reminder may save someone’s life however.  So bear with  us and take into effect how lucky we are in 2015 to have these vaccinations available—but onllyifweutiizethem.  And remember, music is not allowed on the HAM bands—not even singing “Happy Birthday?” (exception—to other hams, most appreciated and a first!) 

MARCO Grand Rounds for July 26, 2015

From Warren KD4GUA:

THIS SUNDAY WE WILL DISCUSS “LYME DISEASE.”  While I was in Washington D.C. watching 8-year olds play flag football, I noticed all the mothers checking their children—and finding ticks on them.  THIS IS TICK SEASON.  We have lots of ticks in Florida and 300,000 cases of Lyme in the US each year.   TIME TO TALK ABOUT IT….tune in, should be educational.

MARCO Grand Rounds for July 19, 2015

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday I will be in Washington DC tormenting my grandkids…thus we will have a VOX POX “voice of the people” net where everyone throws things at each other. If you have a subject please submit.

MARCO Grand Rounds for July 12, 2015

From Warren KD4GUA:

THIS SUNDAY WE WILL HAVE A WINNER!  WE WILL DISCUSS “THE MECHANICAL HEART.”    THIS HAS BEEN BOUNCING AROUND FOR A LONG TIME—REMEMBER THE JARVIK 7 IN 1982?  WHAT ABOUT 2015?  WHAT’S THE STATUS TODAY?  TUNE IN AND FIND OUT.

MARCO Grand Rounds On Hold for June 28, 2015

From Warren KD4GUA:

NO NET this Sunday due to FIELD DAY.  Next Sunday we will discuss “Hepatitis C” and the new “cures.”

NOW, man your stations and make this the best Field Day ever.

MARCO Grand Rounds for June 21, 2015

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday  we will discuss “AMEBIASIS.” A subject which we have ignored which is out there trying to grab you. Art KK1Y, our thoracic surgeon, brought the subject up as a case he never expected.

MARCO Grand Rounds for June 15, 2015

From Warren KD4GUA:

THIS SUNDAY WE WILL TALK ABOUT SAFE DRIVING…should we give way to self-driving cars or continue to unknowingly allow the boozers to prevail in helping to knock-off over 33,000 Americans each year?  If you’re mobile be careful!

MARCO Grand Rounds for May 31, 2015

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will talk about “MODERN DEVELOPMENTS IN REJUVINATION,”   This will be the last discussion of current man’s attempt to slow aging, remembering that life extension is different from “rejuvenation.”  For example, “cell losses can be repaired (reversed) just by suitable exercise in the case of muscle.  For other tissues it needs various growth factors to stimulate cell division along with stem cells.

MARCO Grand Rounds for May 24, 2015

From Warren KD4GUA:

THIS SUNDAY WE WILL DISCUSS "PERSONALIZED MEDICINE."  Everyone has a unique variation of the human genome...one way that biological variation among people makes itself clear , is responsiveness to drugs. For example, ADHD medicine only works for 1 of 10 prescribers, cancer drugs are effective for 25% and depressive drugs work with 60%.  With DNA and RNA studies we can now tell WHO will respond to what.  That is the sneaky preview--tune in and ---------------------LISTEN!

MARCO Grand Rounds for May 17, 2015

From Warren KD4GUA:

THIS SUNDAY WE WILLBE SHORT-CHANGED BECAUSE SO MANY WILL BE IN  DAYTON SO WILL TALK ABOUT "THE CUTING EDGE."  NEW THINGS ON THE HORIZON--SUCH AS A MEDICINE FOR PREVENTING AGING RATHER THAN A MEDICINE TO TREAT AGING--YOU SIMPLY PICK AN AGE AND STAY THERE, TO ADVANCE YOU SIMPLY STOP THE MEDICINE.

THE JUNE AETHER SHOULD BE ON "LIST SERVE" IF YOU DON'T HAVE IT LET ME KNOW...

MARCO Grand Rounds for May 10, 2015

From Warren, KD4GUA:

THIS SUNDAY WE WILL DISCUSS "DEMENTIA."  TODAY A LECTURE WAS GIVEN BY AMANDA SMITH, MD ENTITLED "Prevention & Diagnosis of Memory Loss."  Notice there was "no treatment" in the title.  WHY?  Because there has been no NEW Rx for this condition in the past 10 years--BUT, there has been progress in diagnosing it EARLY and thus helping to prevent progression.

That will be the main point--YES, there are things to prevent onset too early for if we get to age 85, 50% of us will be demented AND in today's paper it mentioned that the children born today have a 10% change of living beyond 100---think of the problems ahead UNLESS research comes through!

MARCO Grand Rounds for May 3, 2015

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will have a discussion on "Marijuana, Medicine & Addiction ."  This will feature the feelings of  Dr. Stewart Gitlow, retiring president of the American Society of Addiction Medicine."   Basically, we will present Dr. Gitlow's opinion and then you will have the opportunity to express yours.  In a recent election, Florida voters failed to reach the 60% approval vote to legalize medical marijuana--it was close as 58% voted in favor....there is some recent data coming out that will be featured in a lecture at our hospital in three weeks, this can be a building block on the subject.

MARCO Grand Rounds for April 26, 2015

From Warren KD4GUA:

THIS SUNDAY WE WILL DISCUSS "HISTOPLASMOSIS," AND IF TIME, COCCIDIOIDOMYCOSIS AND BLASTOMYCOSIS.  THESE DISEASES ARE OUT THERE--RATHER RARE BUT STILL LOOKING FOR A SHARP DOCTOR TO FIND.  

MARCO Grand Rounds for April 19, 2015

From Warren KD4GUA:

THIS SUNDAY WE WILL DISCUSS, BY  DEMAND, "NORMAL PRESSURE HYDROCEPHALUS."  This is a rather common condition in older adults that is often missed--we willtrysomethingnewthistime--everyone bring a joke or interesting subject as you check in and we will award the winner with ?  If it flops we will discontinue it, worth a shot!

MARCO Grand Rounds for April 12, 2015

From Warren KD4GUA:

THIS SUNDAY WE WILL CONTINUE "THE CUTTING EDGE."  THIS WILL INCLUDE THE STATUS OF AUTOPSIES;  HOW NOISE SUCH AS WHAT COMES FROM YOUR I-PHONE EFFECTS YOUR HEARING AND HOW INSOMNIA.E CAN UPSET YOUR RELATIONSHIPS .

MARCO Grand Rounds for April 5, 2015

From Warren KD4GUA:

 Easter Sunday, we will discuss "The Cutting Edge."  Articles that are changing medical care.  #1 will be "ADVANCED RECOVERY PROTOCOL," which is being implemented at the large medical centers, and if time permits, "MED SCHOOLS AREN'T THE SAME ANYMORE," the changes being implemented at many of the 144 medical schools. 

Minutes of MARCO's Annual Meeting, March 20, 2015

MARCO Annual Membership Meeting

March 20, 2015

The annual Membership Meeting of the Medical Amateur Radio Council was held on March 20, 2015 at the Western Museum of Flight in Torrance, California.

Present were Malin Dollinger (KO6MD), Arthur Kahn (W6NJY), Jay Garlitz (AA4FL), Bernard Krasowski (KD5QHV), Linda Krasowski (KE5BQK), T. "Chip" Keister (N5RTF), Bruce Small (KM2L), Joe Breault (WB2MXJ), Paul Lukas (N6DMV), President Jeffrey Wolf (K6JW), Newsletter Editor Warren Brown (KD4GUA), and MediShare Director Arnold Kalan (WB6OJB).

The meeting was called to order at 9:05 AM, PDT.

Those in attendance introduced themselves.

In the absence of the Secretary, the minutes of the last meeting were read by N5RTF and approved.

The Secretary's report was presented by Jeff due to the absence of Secretary Marcia Lochner. The report included three donations to MediShare. There are 221 members of MARCO, including 20 with complementary membership. We have 124 paid up members. The President does not have the names of those who are in arrears. The Secretary has reserved a block of rooms for MARCO during Hamvention at the Clarion in Dayton.

The Treasurer's report was presented by Jeff due to the absence of Treasurer Mary Favaro (AE4BX). Due to Mary's efforts, MARCO's funds were transferred from the account formerly managed by the late WA1HGE to a Wells Fargo Bank near Mary's home. MARCO's principal officers are all now signatories. MARCO's General Fund balance as of March 6, 2015 was $11,600.73. The Medishare account balance as of March 6, 2015 was $6074.18. AA4FL clarified that the disbursement to him listed as “expedition” was, in fact, reimbursement of the fees for hosting our web domains. WB6OJB indicated that his figure ($775: see below)) for member contributions did not agree with the amount reported. It was not clear what fiscal year was used in the Treasurer's calculation.

The status of the Secretary was discussed. Our by-laws specify that officers must be regular members of MARCO. Marcia, the current Acting Secretary, is not a licensed amateur radio operator, and thus is not eligible. She was informally appointed Assistant Secretary last year and has filled the role since the resignation of W4DAN from the Secretary's position. A motion to formally appoint Marcia Lochner as Assistant Secretary was made, seconded, and carried. At the MARCO Membership in 2016, it will be necessary to elect a Secretary who is a regular (i.e., licensed) member.

N5RTF moved that we appoint N7NLN as Director for the 7^th call area. This motion passed. K6JW indicated that he would contact him to be certain that he would accept the position.

MediShare report: WB6OJB reported that since the last meeting, donations to MediShare totaled $775.

Aether and Grand Rounds Report: KD4GUA would like more radio-oriented submissions to the newsletter. He will recognize those donating $100 or more to MediShare in the Newsletter, although will not list the specific amounts donated. Those receiving the .pdf copy of the Aether gave it a positive review, and he will continue to mail it via our email list. KE5BQK suggested that one issue per year contain an envelope for members to use to donate to MediShare. KD4GUA was concerned that this would increase our postal cost. The issue was deferred and left unresolved. K6JW recognized Warren for his reliable, high-quality work in producing both the Newsletter and Grand Rounds.

Web Committee: The MARCO Website is edited and managed by Dave NT8E, and KM2L should not be listed as “Webmaster” in MARCO's publications. Discussion ensued over the listing of a Webmaster as opposed to the Web Committee. The issue was not actually resolved, and it appears that KM2L will be listed as Webmaster until resolution can be obtained. The Web Committee has, over the years, received misdirected email intended for Medi-Share, a health insurance company. AA4FL set up an auto-forwarding response, so that these communications go to the proper recipient without our intervention. The software also sends notification of the forwarding to the original sender. So far, this has worked well. KM2L continues to maintain MARCO's blog.

Radio-Internet Coordinator report: N5RTF provides streaming audio of Grand Rounds when he can hear net control. Bobbie W1BEW acts as an alternate receiving site. KM2L also hosts a Skype conference call and patches in the audio of the lecture as heard at his station. N5RTF also acts as net control for the CW net that precedes Grand Rounds. He states that there are usually about four check-ins.

Old Business: None.

New Business:

WB6OJB relayed a request for support by MediShare from “Shoulder-to-Shoulder.” This organization runs a dental clinic in an underserved area of Honduras. MARCO Director Roger W8CRK will be volunteering there later this year, and initiated the request for support. It was moved by AA4FL and seconded by KE5BQK that we donate $250 to support W8CRK's effort, with a request that he provide feedback after his return. The motion was carried.

AA4FL shared a number of his thoughts about the organization's future. He stated that it is important to attract younger membership, and that our weekly on-air lecture series may not be appealing to this group. Medical/Dental DXpeditions may be a way to introduce younger practitioners to ham radio. Jay may be involved in a 2016 expedition to Kiritimati along with a Brazilian group and Pacific Medical Aid.

Another thought is to involve MARCO, perhaps through ARRL, with academically-affiliated hospitals to assist in developing emergency communications capability.

AA4FL also recommended that MARCO become involved in social media. He moved that we establish a Facebook group, to be maintained by the Web Committee.. This motion was passed.

N5RTF moved that MARCO establish a $500 scholarship for licensed ham operators who are applying for graduate-level training in the medical arts. This would be run through the ARRL. This motion was passed. AA4FL will contact ARRL on this matter.

N5RTF suggested that we set up a Paypal button on our web pages for MediShare donations. The details will be worked out by the Web Committee.

The meeting was adjourned at 11:05 PDT on KD5QHV's motion.

MARCO Grand Rounds for March 29, 2015

From Warren KD4GUA:

Back from La La Land....THIS SUNDAY WE RESUME "GRAND ROUNDS" WITH A TALK ON "HYPO-THYROIDISM."    With 60% of Americans walking around overweight we wonder just how many are  hypothyroid?

We will also attempt to give you some information on what went on at the Annual meeting in L.A.   Tune in should be fun time.  

NO MARCO Grand Rounds on March 22!

THERE WILL BE NO FORMAL NET THIS SUNDAY, JUST  A RAG-CHEW, VOX POX--AS WE WILL BE THROWING THINGS AROUND IN L.A.

MARCO Grand Rounds for March 15, 2015

From Warren KD4GUA:

THIS SUNDAY WE WILL DISCUSS, BY DEMAND, "MELATONIN."

MARCO Grand Rounds for March 8, 2015

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will discuss "Should doctors screen for Testosterone deficiency in Men?"  For details see American Family Physician, Feb. 15th 2015 a controversy that demands attention in today's world....tune in for a roller-coaster ride.....

MARCO Grand Rounds for February 8, 2015

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday, we will discuss “Crohn’s Disease” and “Ulcerative Colitis” by request.

MARCO Grand Rounds for February 1, 2015

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will finish the discussion on “PTSD” (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder).

MARCO Grand Rounds for January 25, 2015

From Warren KD4GUA:

THIS SUNDAY, BY REQUEST, WE WILL TACKLE A TOUGH SUBJECT, “POST TRAUMATIC STRESS SYNDROME.” ALIAS “SHELLSHOCK,” “BATTLE FATIGUE.”  

7% OF CIVILIAN MALES AND 9.7%OF CIVILIAN FEMALES SUFFER FROM THIS  CONDITION—THIS RISES TO 10% OF MILITARY IN WW II AND 830,000 IN VIETNAM CONFLICT—ABOUT 1 IN 7.  WHAT’S GOING ON?  HOW CAN WE DIFFERENTIATE FROM THOSE ACTUALLY SUFFERING AND THOSE LOOKING FOR GAIN?  IS THERE A TREATMENT THAT WORKS OR ARE WE CHASING RAINBOWS?  TUNE IN AND ADD YOUR KNOWLEDGE

MARCO Grand Rounds for January 18, 2015

From Warren KD4GUA:

THIS SUNDAY WE WILL DISCUSS: “HOW TO PROJECT INTELLIGENCE” or “how to get the most attention when you teach and not make a fool of yourself (hint: wear glasses)…Should you put your hands in your pockets or wave them around like a flag? 

MARCO Grand Rounds for January 11, 2015

From Warren KD4GUA:

THIS SUNDAY WE WILL HAVE A TREAT….IN 1994, DR. BOB CURRIER, PROF. OF NEUROLOGY AT THE UNIV. OF MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL SCHOOL WROTE A PAPER, “A Two-and-a-Half Color Rainbow,” which was printed in the “Archives of Neurology, Nov. 1994, Vol. 51.”   He autographed it with the inscription, “To Warren Brown with thanks & best wishes, Bob Currier.”  

Bob left us about 13 years ago but he left a most favorable remembrance.  (In fact, it was he who lassoed me into siding with him giving the every-other week talks on Grand Rounds, “Warren, you have an ideal location on the West Coast of Florida, you simply head your antenna NW and you  cover the entire country whereas they have a heck of a time hearing me in Mississippi and in Michigan.”   It was all true and you have been stuck with me ever since.  

Well, anyway, the talk will be on “Red-Green Deficiency” of which Bob was one of the 8% of Caucasian males who suffered from it.  In fact, his radio history relates back to this defect, eliminating him from flight training in WW II to radioman and gunner on a B-17 in Italy.  If everyone behaves, I will attempt to find Bob’s talk on Grand Rounds which was taped about 1998 and play it, if you wish, this Sunday.  

Bob was Marco’s “Walter Cronkite.”  Sunday will be his remembrance day.

Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, April 19 to 21.

From MARCO President Jeff Wolf K6JW:

    We're into the new year and it's time to make your reservations for 
the MARCO Annual Meeting in Los Angeles in March. Full information about 
the meeting is available at http://www.spacebraid.com/MARCO.html or on 
the MARCO website. The hotel may be called directly at 310-318-8888 or 
800-368-976. When you call, be sure to let them know that you're with 
MARCO to get the group rate.As of this date, several rooms are still 
available.
    Finally, if you have not let me know that you're planning to attend, 
please do so as soon as possible. This will help me as I arrange for 
catering of our meeting and banquet, and for attendance at the Saturday 
field trip to the Nethercutt Museum and Collection.
    Happy new year to all!

MARCO Grand Rounds for January 4, 2015

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will continue the discussion on “chronobiology.”  Recently we have found the body has not one Circadian  clock but many—are we regressing into Chinese Yin and Yang?  Did the Chinese in 500 BC discover what we have discovered now in the 21st Century?  For dessert we will throw in “Jet Lag,” is it more prone flying to Europe or in returning and what effect has the jet stream on the jet set.

MARCO Grand Rounds for December 28, 2014

From Warren KD4GUA:

THIS SUNDAY WE ARE GOING TO DISCUSS AN INTERESTING SUBJECT, NO, NOT THE BODY CLOCK BUT THE BODY CLOCKS. We have found that the liver has a body clock, the heart has a body clock, the gut has a body clock etc.  For example:  You can’t have oxidative and reductive reactions occurring in the same place and time.  If we have time we can discuss how these affect the absorption of drugs and at what time taken do we get the best drug results—I think I have stirred your dandruff—tune in for a “flake out."

Annual Meeting Update

From Jeff K6JW:

This is an update on room availability at the Crowne Plaza for the March 2015 MARCO annual meeting. Of the 10 room block, five have now been reserved reserved by members planning to attend. This leaves five guaranteed rooms in the block. The hotel will make additional rooms available to us if we need more than 10, as long as they have the rooms available to do so. In consideration of this, if you're planning to attend and want a guaranteed room, it would be a good idea to reserve now. For meeting and reservation information, check the meeting web page at http://www.spacebraid.com/MARCO.html or the MARCO website.

MARCO Grand Rounds for December 14, 2014

From Warren KD4GUA:

THIS SUNDAY WE WILL DISCUSS “SCHIZOPHRENIA.”  (Bring your better half.)  Did you realize that  traveling by steamboat was considered the height of comfort.  Passenger cabins were not numbered.  Instead they were named after states.  To this day cabins on ships are called “staterooms.”

MARCO Grand Rounds for December 8, 2014

From Warren KD4GUA:

TO THOSE WHO ARE GETTING OLDER—good news—we will discuss “Why Everything You Know About Aging is Probably Wrong.”  Many difficulties younger adults expect to face in later life are not  affecting the vast majority of older Americans.  In other words, today is really the youngest day of the rest of your life.  The information is taken from a summation of recent meta-analysis which was taken from Anne Tergesen’s article that appeared in the Dec. 1st edition of the WSJ  AND, by the way.

MARCO Grand Rounds for November 30, 2014

From Warren KD4GUA:

THIS SUNDAY WE WILL DISCUSS THE LATEST CONTROVERSY “Is the epidemic of obesity due to the low fat high carbohydrate diet?”  If we have time, we will throw in “Man vs. Robot” who wins?  And remember:  “Good health is merely the slowest possible rate at which one can die.”  The Newsletter went in the mail today so if you didn’t get the on-line copy, you will soon get the hard copy.

Tune in and help us break the attendance record of 51 stations.

MARCO Grand Rounds for November 23, 2014

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will discuss “In the gut: The mix of Bacteria can affect your weight.”  We have all heard about fecal transplants healing C-Dif in resistant cases, now a new phase of medicine is appearing—tune in should be fun….and remember LIFE is sexually transmitted.  

MARCO Grand Rounds for November 9 and 16, 2014

From Warren KD4GUA:

NEXT SUNDAY, NOV.th I will be in Washington D.C. but will return the following week at which time the topic will be ACOUSTIC NEUROMA.  Therefore, it will be VOX POX  Voice of the People Week, tune in try and behave….some one keep tabs on check ins so we can award proper CME awards come January.

Thanks to Bruce and the rest of the group we had an interesting discussion on “Ebola” today.  If you missed it, try http/www.reliastream.com/cast/start/keister

….Chip, N5RTF, taped it.

MARCO Grand Rounds for October 26, 2014

From Warren KD4GUA:

THIS SUNDAY WE WILL DISCUSS “MYASTHENIA GRAVIS,” “NO DOCTOR THAT LADY IS NOT WINKING AT YOU!”  

MARCO Grand Rounds for October 19, 2014

From Warren KD4GUA:

THIS SUNDAY WE WILL DISCUSS “GUILLAIN-BARRE SYNDROME” .    This is a rather rare but shocking syndrome when it occurs==we don’t see it too often but when we do it is remembered usually vividly.    

Q.  if you are going to make a parachute jump how high should you be?  A.  three days of steady drinking should do it.  TUNE IN SHOULD BE FUN….

MARCO Grand Rounds for October 12, 2014

From Warren KD4GUA:

THIS SUNDAY WE WILL CONTINUE THE DISCUSSION ON PROSTATE DISEASE..last week we learned that more than 50% of patients undergoing cataract surgery on alfa blockers for BPH  developed “Flo-Max syndrome,” a floppy iris complication which now requires an 6-9 week stoppage of the alpha blocker prior.  Tune in for more “pearls.”  AND remember, “Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go.” 

MARCO Grand Rounds for September 21, 2014

From Warren KD4GUA:

THIS SUNDAY WE WILL HAVE A “HAY DAY” DISCUSSING THE NEW HEALTH SYSTEM (S).  If you have any gripes or kudos this will be an opportunity to let off steam…so don’t sit there shivering for a spine to run up, join us Sunday, should be fun….

MARCO Grand Rounds for September 14, 2014

From Warren KD4GUA:

THIS SUNDAY WE WILL REVIEW “ACE INHIBITION AND  THE RENIN-ANGIOTENSIN-ALDOSTERONE SYSTEM”.   And, remember, “Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go.” 

MARCO Grand Rounds for August 17, 2014

From Warren KD4GUA:

THIS SUNDAY WE WILL DISCUSS “DISEASE OF THE WEEK,” AND THIS WEEK IS A BUSY ONE:  FIRST, A REPORT LABELED “Legal Pot Is a Public Health Menace,” a new study that shows cognitive define in the young using Pot: 2nd, an article that quotes a new vast study that states”Study Finds Low-Salt Diet Poses Health Hazard” and thirdly, an article that states over-exercising hastens AMIs whereas mild exercises minimizes possible AMI.    WHAT IS YOUR OPINION ON THESE INTERESTING SUBJECTS.  TUNE IN SHOULD BE FUN!

MARCO Grand Rounds for August 10, 2014

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will discuss BOTOX.  In 2013 there were over 3.7 million injections given.  Who should give it?  Just plastic surgeons?

MARCO Grand Rounds for August 3, 2014

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will discuss, “DEBUNKING THE DEBUNKERS.”  With rapidly changing guidelines we are wondering more and more just whom are the lawyers believing?  Wouldn’t it be nice if we could have a NICE lawyer on board?

MARCO Grand Rounds for July 27 and August 3, 2014

From Warren KD4GUA:

WE WILL TAKE A SUMMER RECESS THIS SUNDAY AS I WILL BE IN WASHINGTON D.C. TORMENTING MY GRANDCHILDREN,  3 AND 7 YR. OLD BOYS WHO ARE FULL OF P & V.  THOSE ON BOARD SUNDAY WILL HAVE A VOX POX, “VOICE OF THE PEOPLE—U!”  COME UP WITH SOME GOOD DISCUSSION TOPICS. IF BRUCE IS ON BOARD HE CAN ALWAYS GUIDE THE RECKLESS.  THE FOLLOWING SUNDAY I HAVE SLATED, “DEBUNKING THE BUNK,” OR JUST WHAT SHOULD WE BELIEVE IN SINCE MEDICINE HAS TAKEN A “FIGURE EIGHT” COURSE?

MARCO Grand Rounds for July 20, 2014

From Warren KD4GUA:

THIS SUNDAY WE WILL DISCUSS, “Cell Phones & Cancer Risk.”  What is the latest?  Tune in should be fun.

MARCO Grand Rounds for July 13, 2014

From Warren, KD4GUA:

LAST SUNDAY WE DISCUSSED “EVOLVING VIRAL DISEASES” COMING FROM ALL DIRECTIONS"…..THIS SUNDAY WE WILL DISCUSS “HOOKAH” THE NEW CRAZE AMONG YOUNGER PEOPLE.

(Never heard of “Hookah?”  Tune in and find out—the latest bad habit!)

MARCO Grand Rounds for June 29, 2014

From Warren KD4GUA:

THIS SUNDAY IS “FIELD DAY,” WHICH MEANS WE WILL

PROBABLY BE OUTGUNNED.  IF WE CAN GET THE FREQUENCY

AND HOLD IT, WE WILL DISCUSS BY REQUEST, “EMERGING VIRAL

DISEASES.”  IF WE ARE OUTGUNNED, WE WILL HOLD THE DISCUSSION OVER UNTIL THE FOLLOWING SUNDAY….

MARCO Grand Rounds for June 15, 2014

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will discuss “PEARLS.”   Over the years I have jotted down “nuggets” of knowledge that I can now share with you.  Perhaps you can add a few of your own notations..that’s the way we learn by sharing.  Tune in should be fun….the following week Bud, our ophthalmologist, will be back and we will then continue the discussion on “Retinal Detachment.”

MARCO Grand Rounds for June 8, 2014

From Warren, KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will discuss “RETINAL DETACHMENT,” something that can happen to all of us, a medical EMERGENCY that must be treated as soon as possible.

Hope you have, or will receive, the latest AETHER in the next day or two.

MARCO Grand Rounds for June 1, 2014

From Warren, KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will discuss "Why George Washington wore a wig."  The reason:  Head Lice!  We will discuss the latter not the former.
And grab this," DAMMIT,I'M MAD" is "DAMMIT I'M MAD," spelled backwards--try it!

MARCO Grand Rounds for May 25, 2014

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will discuss “Multiple Myeloma.”  

Just back from Dayton where we all had a good time, details pending in the August Aether.  More later, 

Minutes of the MARCO Annual Meeting

Minutes

Medical Amateur Radio Council Annual Meeting

May 16, 2014

Dayton, Ohio

In attendance: Mary, AE4BX President; Jeff, K6JW President-Elect; Danny W4DAN, Secretary-Treasurer; Warren KD4GUA Newsletter Editor; Arnold WB6OJB MediShare Director; Bruce KM2L Director; Keith N3IM Director; Roger W8CRK Director; Bill WA9HIR Director; Linda KE5BQK Director; Chuck N8CL; Bobbie W1BEW; Bernie KD5QHV; Malin KO6MD; Richard K9CIV; Joe WB2MXJ; Chip N5RTF and Carl WA3ZZU.

The meeting was called to order by AE4BX at 8:30 AM EDT.

Minutes of the 2013 meeting were approved as read by W4DAN.

Secretary's Report: Danny reported that we have 205 members; almost all are paid up. Between January 2013 and March 2014 we added 17 new members. Most of these found us and joined through the Web site.

Treasurer's Report: Danny reported that when Lou WA1HGE was Treasurer, he set up two accounts. One was a CD bearing higher interest. MARCO and MediShare funds were co-mingled. Danny recommends separate accounts for MARCO and for MediShare. Our current balance is:

MARCO $11115.15

MediShare $ 5762.78

Total $16877.83

These funds are tied up in a local bank in New Hampshire, and we have been unable thus far to transfer them to another bank after Lou's death. Our plan is to transfer the money to a national bank and authorize other members of the Executive Committee as signers. W8CRK will ask his son-in-law, who is a banker, for clarification as to what steps we must take.

As determined at last year's meeting, Mary will assume the duties of Treasurer upon the completion of her term as President at this meeting.

Motion by Keith to move our finds to Wells Fargo. Second by Jeff. The motion was carried.

Motion by Jeff to reaffirm Mary as Treasurer, for the record. Second by Arnold. The motion was carried.

Motion by Mary to nominate Bobbie as Assistant Treasurer. Second by Bernie. The motion was carried.

Web Site Report: Bruce reported that he no longer edits the Web site. Dave Lieberman KT8E is the only one with the ability to maintain the site. There has been no recent news from Dave. Danny stated that the Google Ad-Words campaign was suspended as it was not working well. Bruce continues to post news to the Blog and maintains the email listserv. Both are working well.

Chip continues to stream audio of Grand Rounds on Sunday morning. He could use a better quality audio source, as his location is noisy and reception is not always good. Bruce provides a Skype feed, and possibly Chip could use that. Bobbie usually hears Warren quite well, and regularly joins the Skype conference call. It was suggested that he provide the audio feed over Skype.

Grand Rounds Report: Warren would like more active participants at Grand Rounds. Although we have a large number of check-ins, he would like to hear more questions and would be glad to share duties with other presenters. The American Osteopathic Association did not recognize the CME credits we awarded. They classify their credits according to a different scheme than the AMA. This issue has apparently been resolved.

MediShare Report: Arnold reports that we have no active projects, although our funds would support a small one. We received favorable publicity from our support of the T33A DXpedition. Carl suggested that we consider supporting other DXpeditions with a clinical component to them.

Old Business:

The MARCO brochure designed by Bobbie has been printed and is ready for distribution at the MARCO booth at Hamvention. Those in attendance each received a copy.

Thanks to Keith for setting up the booth.

New Business: Jeff proposed a series of dates for next year's meeting, which will take place in Los Angeles. None of these was universally acceptable, so he will research the issue.

Election of Officers:

President: Jeff K6JW assumes the office.

President-Elect: Nominees are Jay AA4FL and Richard K9CIV. Richard was elected.

Secretary: The request of the Secretary to step down was tabled by the President. Danny remains Secretary.

Treasurer: Mary assumes the role of Treasurer.

Directors: Roger reports that John WD8NMV is unable to continue as 4^th Call Area Director, and wishes to resign. No action was taken on this request.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 AM EDT.

MARCO Grand Rounds for May 11, 2014

From Warren KD4GUA:

THIS SUNDAY, the Sunday before Dayton, we will discuss DIZZINESS.  What is the “Epley Maneuver?”

Danny reports 31 so far registered fro the Banquet May 17, in Dayton, should be a shoot-out!    By the way what happens if you get scared  half to death twice?

Tune in should be fun….