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Alternative Therapies #001: Cloves.....Not just a seasoning!!!

Cloves! This unsuspecting herb has some surprising uses:

1) A topical aid for toothache
2) Topical aid for Premature Ejaculation
3) Expectorant
4) Nausea/Vomiting/Flatulence
5) Potential Anti-Coagulant effects!

Note may be toxic to small children orally/topically

For more information, see the NCCAM Clove Fact Sheet (with references): 

Merry Christmas!!! App Alert - EyeNetra

EyeNetra is the baby of MIT Media Lab. Its an app + small clip on eyepiece that allows anyone to quickly measure their own eyes for glasses. Thats not all....there's an app that allows for mobile connectivity to providers for questions, consultation and follow up if needed.



Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night! Best wishes from ShowmeurBellyButton!!!!

Innovations: The Virtual Practice Project

Want to practice medicine while still enjoying your life and changing the lives of patients? Step out of the box.

Healthcare is the only industry resisting universally used technologies in our approach to practice of medicine, in response to this, a group at Massachusetts General are exploring the Virtual Practice Project, aiming to optimize patient care and satisfaction. This model focuses on synchronizing communcation between patient & provider via virtual visits, email and electronic communication to reduce the "walls" of traditional appointments. Also, delving into the model of remote monitoring of pertinent parameters....blood glucose, blood pressure, steps per day, weight etc to optimize patient care.

AppAlert - WellDoc

The WellDoc Diabetes Manager System has recently been FDA approved for use. This system features a fully integrated "medical home" for our diabetics. With live updates of prescriptions, medication use, blood sugar readings, labs etc.....its making the ability to make our patients their own advocates and make us better physicians a reality. WellDoc is impressive! Watch the Video!

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Sometimes I wish I could actually say this to patients.....oh wait, I already do ;)

Smart Bandage! Smart Doctor! Happy Patient!

Researchers are on the verge of making discussions of a "Smart Bandage" a reality. This Smart Bandage would be composed of heat sensitive fibers/liquid crystals that change colors at variations of 0.5 degrees. This bandage's claim to fame would be spotting new inflammation, infection or compromised circulation early. Wound care world!! Watch out! This is taking Mood Ring technology to a new level!