MARCO Grand Rounds for September 3, 2017

From Warren, KD4GUA:

This Sunday, by request, we will discuss Lyme disease…DAVE JUSTIS MD, PHD, writing from the ER, states, “Ticks too are still in the news through this year
In Virginia, even in February, due to the warm winter.  “One special aspect of personal interest is the unusual topic of MMA or “Mammalian Meat Allergy” (personal experience with this one—whenever I eat hamburger be it rare  since I nearly am always vegetarian—hives and GI upset occur, related to alpha-gal allergy secondary to tick bite….relatively new disease.). Tune in, should be FUN!

MARCO Grand Rounds for August 27, 2017

From Warren KD4GUA:

THIS SUNDAY we will discuss REGENEXX, SAFE & EFFECTIVE? or is it a SCAM?  Regenexx is stem cell therapy
now being used by 20+. Clinics in the US in orthopedic injury treatment.  Patients will be coming to your office for
guidance—best to tune in, should be a HOT topic.

MARCO Grand Rounds for August 20, 2017

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will return to last year’s discussion of PLACEBO.  Does a surgeon saying a prayer for the patient before surgery get better results than one who doesn’t?  Is a red pill more potent than a green one?  What is your opinion?  Are larger pills more effective
Than smaller pills?   32% of you are clinically affected, are you one of them?  Tune in, should be fun. 

MARCO Grand Rounds for August 13, 2017

From Warren, KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will discuss LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS. Tune in should be fun.

MARCO Grand Rounds for August 6, 2017

From Warren, KD4GUA:

THIS SUNDAY WE ARE GOING TO BRING BACK “THE HISTORY OF ANESTHESIA>”.  Or “What was it like to have a leg amputated during the Revolutionary War?
Tune in, should be fun.

MARCO Grand Rounds for July 30, 2017

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will discuss the “disease of the week,” GLIOBLASTOMA.”  IT’S A BAD ONE, are there any cures on the horizon?
Tune in, should be gruesome.

MARCO Grand Rounds for July 23, 2017

From Warren KD4GUA:

Last Sunday we transmitted during the SOLAR STORM but managed to get some info in on the Impella 5 cardiac pump.  If you missed it you can read about this incredible device in AETHER, not the latest in August but in the October edition.  
   This Sunday we will discuss ATRIAL FIBRILLATION & the “Watchman Device” used to replace anticoagulents in non-valvular atrial fib.  It is CUTTING EDGE.

MARCO Grand Rounds for July 16, 2017

From Warren KD4GUA:

THIS SUNDAY we will take you, a novice cardiac interventionist, into the realm of modern medicine to give you an inkling as to what is going on with
IMPELLA,  a flow assist device and perhaps with time, TAVR, replacing aortic stenotic valves though peripheral vessels…sounds exciting—it is!  I hope we can have
Art KK1Y on board, a thoracic surgeon, who has first hand experience in this field.  Should be FUN.

MARCO Grand Rounds for July 9, 2017

From Warren KD4GUA:

Last Sunday we placed you in the position of the ER doc with a fellow named “Scott” coming in with weird bizarre pains and you were asked to make the diagnosis..this Sunday we will follow through with more details on a rather rare but frightening diagnosis….DISSECTION OF THE AORTA.  It is out there waiting for you to stumble…tune in Sunday 14.342, 11 am Eastern to brush away the cobwebs.  Should be fun.

MARCO Grand Rounds for July 2, 2017

From Warren KD4GUA:

DON’T MISS THIS ONE—AORTIC DISSECTION.  THIS ONE  can fool U—pain anywhere from chest to groin and NO it is not the
Gall bladder!  Tune in should be fun.

MARCO Grand Rounds for June 18, 2017

From Warren KD4GUA:

WE WILL DISCUSS “NSAIDS” on Sunday.  Once considered SAFE drugs, the FDA released new warnings in 2015 relating to dangers of initiating hart attacks and strokes.
Controversial?    Add your two cents worth.  The more the merrier.

MARCO Grand Rounds for May 14, 2017

From Warren, KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will discuss a very important subject. INAPPROPRIATE DRUGS IN THE ELDERLY & THE BEERS CRITERIA.”
THIS is extra important because Yale researches have recently found nearly 1/3 of medications approved by the FDA over the past 10 years 
 had later warnings & advisories.  The drug you thought was safe should now be viewed as a “probable.”  Scary!

MARCO Grand Rounds for May 7, 2017

From Warren KD4GUA:

BACK FROM THE very Windy City…..THIS WEEK WE WILL TALK ABOUT “PREPARING FOR THE SUMMER INVASION OF TICKS.”
HOW TO avoid the blood suckers and all that good STUFF.  TUNE IN should be fun.

MARCO Grand Rounds for March 26, 2017

Now that we are all aware that Jay AA4FL will be retiring his email address, there is this from Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday by request we will discuss CRISPR and DNA altering in wiping our cancer....We now have the power to quickly and easily alter DN.  It could eliminate disease.  It could solve world hunger.  I t could provide unlimited clean energy AND it could really  get out of hand.  Tune in!

MARCO Grand Rounds for March 19, 2017

From Warren KD4GUA:

LAST SUNDAY we discussed yellow or white FATS, including Leptin, the satiety hormone  and Ghrelin, the hunger  hormone.  THIS Sunday we will discuss BROWN FAT, THE ONE WITH THE MITOCHONDRIA (heat factories) that enables us to shiver to keep warm.  An interesting subject that bears investigating.  SO garner your fat thighs and pull up a chair to your radio  in the AM (yes your AM radio will work in the PM) and we will shed a few words.

MARCO Grand Rounds for March 12, 2017

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will discuss 'BROWN FAT"   Not Yellow fat or pink fat but BROWN FAT!  Tune in should be fun.

MARCO Grand Rounds for February 26, 2017

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will discuss MORGELLON'S DISEASE & FEARS.  Morgellon's is also known as "an invisible diagnosis".  It should be fun chasing something we cannot see?  Tune in and bring your magnifying glass.

MARCO Grand Rounds for February 19, 2017

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday, we will discuss circadian rhythms and how to adjust your body clock in one day.

This will get your body clock in synch with your wristwatch--set your alarm for 11 am EST Sunday at 14.342 MHz and as a bonus we will tell you why all clocks run clockwise.

MARCO Grand Rounds for February 12, 2017

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will discuss “INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE.”  WHAT’S THAT?  There are at present 2.6 million opioid addicts in the U.S. with 91 dying daily—in an effort to cut down on pain meds various teaching institutes (Cleveland Clinic, Univ. Florida, Duke, Ochsner, the VA etc.,) are now teaching “Integrative Medicine.”  It is a resurrection of old ideas of healing with the newer scientific ideas.  It is a challenging subject…tune in should be FUN.

MARCO Grand Rounds for February 5, 2017

From Warren KD4GUA:

Topic:  MEDICAL MARIJUANA….we will discuss its use in Florida and nationwide…it is legal now in Florida and the state is revving up for its use—but who can dispense it?  TUNE IN for “Pot Luck on Sunday.”

MARCO Grand Rounds for January 29, 2017

From Warren KD4GUA:

A TRUE DILEMMA--brought on by RSV

      You are a physician and one night at about 1 a.m. you are gasping for BREATH with a low grade fever--you dress and are driven to the ER where you are treated with bronchodilators, epinephrine, corticosteroids, hypertonic saline and antibiotics along with respiratory therapy. You are diagnosed as having RSV (Respiratory Syncytial  Virus bronchiolitis. 

     Your neighbor's 18 month old child has caught the same virus and is rushed to the ER where he is admitted to ICU.  He is treated with supportive therapy, fluids, i.v. nutrition ONLY--the child wavers between life and death and finally recovers.  Comparing notes the neighbor family is very upset as we find the child's hospital treatment has followed the new guidelines and was treated with only supportive therapy....what if the young child had died and you  were the child's physician...would these different "guidelines" hold up in court or in your conscience?  TUNE IN SUNDAY AND FIND OUT.

MARCO Grand Rounds for January 22, 2017

From Warren KD4GUA:

BRUCE KM2L brought down the rafters last week with his lecture on "Dietary Recommendations." He will continue the discussion this week.

Some startling facts....In Sweden, 70,000 in egg eating study---no increase in mortality....hi simple sugar intake raising the blood sugar rapidly has a detrimental effect on the sclerotic arteries.  Increase in dairy intake, 2800 subjects, less likelihood of developing heart disease.  [KM2L note: Actually, the decrease is in the incidence of diabetes. There is some evidence for a protective effect on heart disease, but this is more "iffy."]

Trans fats illegal in the U.S. as of 2018. Bruce would rather eat butter than margarine.

Let's hope Bruce can keep the ball rolling--should be another winner, tune in. 

MARCO Grand Rounds for January 8, 2017

From Warren KD4GUA:

I presume all are tired of holidays jovial disturbancesanditstimetogobacktowork.....It will be carpal tunnel this time...too simple you say, o.k. what is the "flick test?" SO, this Sunday we will try and make something simple tough;;;it occurs in 3% of the population so they have a right to be heard.

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.

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.