MARCO Grand Rounds for February 2, 2014

From Warren, KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will discuss "CATARACTS" by request.  I hope by this time you'all have received your CME certificates providing you have attended at least 5 sessions and you are an active member.  Echolink was mentioned but it is my understanding that one can get a maximum number of 8 on board.  I used Echolink back in 2008 but have lost the memory track and the download.  We have been receiving 40+ stations/per week which is good but could be improved since our record is 54.  

 

Did you know, your tongue is the only muscle in your body that is attached at only one end except in a few whereas it is not attached at all. 

MARCO Grand Rounds for January 26, 2014

From Warren KD4GUA:

 Last Sunday we discussed "MARIJUANA."  We got through only 1/3 of the contents so we will finish this Sunday.  We all learned something, I did--that "bath salts" isn't BATH SALTS!  

We also learned that Mr. Gallup did a poll and found that 56% of Americans favor legalizing the stuff.  We will take our own poll Sunday so tune in, should be fun.

MARCO Grand Rounds for January 19, 2014

From Warren, KD4GUA:

This Sunday, by request. we will discuss "MARIJUANA".  it's an interesting subject since it is in the news every day and few of us know what it's all about, that is, the good boys (?) who have never tried it!.

    Ian K3IK is back in the ring and he's livened up a lot of dull sessions lately with his intriguing remarks---he's worth listening to ever since I tried to tell him to "Never miss a chance to shut up!"   We've had some interesting weather reports lately, hard to believe you guys are a little cool since I just came in from swimming .

Jerry, N4TSC, added some comments regarding intoxicants:

I suspect that the same arguments regarding beer can be applied to Marijuana, therefore in the interest of full disclosure and in preparation for Warren's talk next Sunday, I would like to recall the comments of Cliff Clavin in a discussion with Norm Peterson regarding the value of beer.

 

One night at Cheers ... Cliff Clavin commented to his buddy ... Norm Peterson:

 

"Well ... ya see ... Norm ... it's like this ... A herd of buffalo can only move as fast as the slowest buffalo. And when the herd is hunted ... it is the slowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first. This natural selection is good for the herd as a whole ... because the general speed and health of the whole group keeps improving by the regular killing of the weakest members! ... In much the same way ... the human brain can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells. Excessive intake of alcohol ... as we know ... kills brain cells. But naturally ... it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. In this way ... regular consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells ... making the brain a faster and more efficient machine! That's why you always feel

smarter after a few beers.''

MARCO Grand Rounds for January 12, 2014

From Warren, KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will discus COLD INJURIES which include frostbite and hypothermia.  We will throw in a little trench foot and frostnip...

 

     Danny reminded us, dues are due Jan. 1, he reports 20 have donated leaving about 200 to go--we could tolerate a few new members....

MARCO Grand Rounds for January 5, 2014

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will discuss "IS IT STILL SAFE TO EAT FISH?"  Radioactive contamination and Mercury poisoning problems.  Tuna in should be fun.  By the way, My wife is such a bad cook, in my house we pray after the meal.

MARCO Grand Rounds for December 8, 2013

From Warren, KD4GUA:     

This Sunday by request, (Jerry N4TSC) we will discuss the "Biologicals," a group of medicines which began to appear about ten years ago and which are now making a bigger and bigger splash (Epogen, Enbrel, Remicade, Herceptin etc.).

     Biological medicines are medical drugs produced using biotechnology--that is, therapeutic products created through the genetic manipulation of living cells or organisms.  They are complex and have a larger molecular weight than medicines produced chemically. 

 

MARCO Grand Rounds for December 1, 2013

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday by request, we will talk about "Influenza."  Going back in history we find it fatally attacking the young (immunity not built up) and the old (immunity run down).  Two weeks ago in Tampa there was the death of a 26-year old mother who left two children--beware---it can strike close to home.  Everyone should have had their flu shots by now.......

     Everyone should have received their "Aether"....  It is also time to pay Danny your membership dues for the year which are due on Jan. 1.  CME Category II certificates will be sent out in January.

 

And remember what Confucius said, ""Viagra is like Disneyland...a one hour wait for a 2-minute ride.

MARCO Grand Rounds for November 24, 2013

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will discuss "THE PROS AND CONS OF ROBOTIC SURGERY."  In 2000 there were only 1,000 robotic surgeries world-wide.  Last year there were half a million...is there an arms race by hospitals eager to attract new patient by using ROBOTS?  OR are they really that good?

 

Tune in should be fun....

MARCO Grand Rounds for November 17, 2013

From Warren KD4GUA:

     This week we will comment on the new guidelines redefining statin use.  Actually this is not earth-shattering news as the press seems to think, since most of us treat individual patients as individual patients. However, it is a good subject which goes back to "should statins be sold over the counter?" and "should all diabetics be taking a statin?" 

      All one has to go back to is the proliferation of trans fats, saturated hydrogenated fats, being better as margerine than butter--now the table has turned, and butter is the hot baby.

NOTE: ARRL Phone Sweepstakes is this weekend, so it is best to occupy the frequency early and defend it aggressively.

MARCO Grand Rounds for November 9, 2013

From Warren KD4GUA:

DISEASE OF THE WEEK WEAK:  "Clostridium Difficile"  Tune in Sunday, and be sure to wash your hands for at least 20 seconds after the net with soap and water.  Lot of hype this week about resistant strains...When is Leprosy going to make a comeback?  Believe it or not I did pick up two cases when I was stationed in Key West in the Navy--One actually had the face of the MGM lion--anyone know the story of that MGM lion?  Very interesting--maybe we can talk about it.

MARCO Grand Rounds for November 2, 2013

From Warren, KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will discuss "ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE."   This condition is expected to affect one in every 85 persons by 2050 and there is no cure.  Early symptoms are usually  thought to be "age related concerns.  If you forget to tune in you should have.  Perhaps someone out there will have a good "supplemental cure?" (like rag-weed mustard.)  AND, if you're not on board Sunday, we know Y...

No Zoster cup cakes this week, only amyloid plaques--add your humor to a very sad mourning

MARCO Grand Rounds for October 27, 2013

From Warren KD4GUA:

We had 33 check-ins today with moderate mid-skip propagation.  This coming Sunday, by request, we will discuss "SCIATICA." 

Hi-lights of the Oct. 20th talk on "Herpes Zooster" were:  The Europeans are not immuninizing their children with chicken pox vaccine because they think that his prohibits re-vitalizing contacts of older adults with exposure to the actual disease.  Also, it was found there were more cases of shingles in the US since the immunization program was started here.   Also, you can give a child chickenpox by inoculating him with shingles pox sera but you cannot give the child zoster unless he previously had varicella.  One of our check-ins reported treating a farmer 4 times for shingles!  Supposedly only 1 in 25 will have just a second dose.  We all learn something even when we have a dumb subject!!!!

 

.........................and remember it is better to be over the hill than under it.....

MARCO Grand Rounds for October 18, 2013

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will discuss a subject right from the horse's mouth--Herpes Zooster or "Shingles".  Pardon me as I scratch my right sided 3rd Lumbar dermatome.  I turned down the Zostavax 2007 vaccine because it had only a 50% reduction rate--now I wished I had taken it---Isn't that "MUrphy's Law?"  The vaccine is not cheap--runs around $170 at last check. 

You fellows with a good pain threshold  should be able to hold out without much difficulty--remember how to check your pain threshold?  Simply see how long you can go without blinking--if you can go over one minute you probably have a good pain threshold  but may end up with a dry cornea!  Try it and report your findings Sunday--a free "Zooster Cup Cake" for the leading Superman!

 

Hope the screaming episodes will be over by Sunday as I am now in my12th day.   Tune in should be FUN.

MARCO Grand Rounds for October 13, 2013

From Warren, KD4GUA:

Due to a series of malfunctions last Sunday, we had to postpone the lecture on "IS THERE A DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE?"  This an update and since not all the States have the same rules it was thought noteworthy to present the facts on just what you should do if in an emergency while traveling. 

 

     This came through and am putting it in small print as I can't turn it upside down....Pertaining to a Norwegian farmer in Minnesota....when he accidentally lost 50  cents in the outhouse, he immediately threw in his watch and billfold explaining, "I'm not going down dere yust for 50 cents."

 

Tune in, should be fun. 

MARCO Grand Rounds for October 6, 2013

From Warren, KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will discuss "IS THERE A DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE," an update on emergencies which may occur while you are traveling, such as "What does an orthopedist know about a heart attack in an airplane at 32,000 feet?"  (About as much as he knows about measles at ground level?)  It is an interesting subject for an update--Arnold WB6OJB, had some interesting experiences he shared previously.  Tune in should be fun.  

MARCO Grand Rounds for September 29, 2013

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will by demand, discuss "Sarcoidosis."   This is an interesting and tantalizing problem--we don't see too much of it--but when we do it can be a delight in that the underlying lesion was not cancer.

     The October "AETHER" has been sent to all Officers and Directors (Harry EDP and Linda and Bernie's bounced due to apparent changes in their email addresses)  If anyone wishes to receive a pdf copy by email let me know, otherwise it will be in your mailbox in about ten days.

     Due to LOUSY propagation it has been suggested using radio+ echolink for Grand Rounds--if you are interested let me know--Skype is limited and Bruce thinks echolink would be a better alternative plus. 

     For the FIRST time since using 14.342MHz, we hit 40 check-ins Sunday.  

MARCO Grand Rounds for September 22, 2013

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will discuss MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS and the newer drugs used to combat relapses...don't miss this one.  

MARCO Grand Rounds for September 8, 2013

From Warren KD4GUA:

   THIS SUNDAY we will discuss SARIN GAS.    If we have time PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY will be brought up.  Both involve nerves and both are more or less prevalent in the papers or in our offices.

    Last week we talked about the HISTORY OF ANESTHESIA.  Those of you who missed it may read about it in the December Aether (not the next issue but the following one)

 

Question of the week....does beer contain female hormones?  Can heavy male beer drinkers turn into near females??? 

MARCO Grand Wounds for September 1, 2013

From Warren, KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will discuss "THE HISTORY OF ANESTHESIA." 

 

BASICALLY THERE were THREE TYPES OF ANESTHESIA.  First there was vocal anesthesia where you tell the patient "It won't hurt."  Then there was local anesthesia where you inject around the object with a numb--er."  Finally, there was "Bulgarian Anesthesia" where you hit the fellow on the head with a  hammer!  Vocal, Local and Bulgarian!

 

Just think about what it was like back during the Revolution when all they had was alcohol and vocal and Bulgarian types. 

 

Tune in, should be fun.....

MARCO Grand Rounds for August 18, 2013

From Warren KD4GUA:

     This Sunday we will resume our discussions, the subject being "CELIAC UPDATE."  Can a 50 year old man suddenly come down with Celiac disease?

      Those who heroically checked into the net the past two weeks when no medical discussion was held cannot receive Category II credit since no educational program was presented.  However, credit will resume this Sunday.

    While in Washington D.C. I found the capital quiet and tranquil as Congress was not in session and all the journalists had left town.   Visited Dulles Air Museum, the American Museum of American History and went to Mt. Vernon--what a view from the front porch overlooking the Potomac River (the Spanish pronunciation is Pot-O-Mac).).  Mt. Vernon has had a renaissance since my last visit and is even more enticing to visit--besides, Washington was and is my #1 hero. 

     Join us Sunday, should be fun!