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!