During our stay in D.C. we caught the tail end of fall. The foliage exuded brilliant autumn colors. Since I am from Southern California where our seasons all blend into one, I was very taken aback by the beauty of…
Read MoreSeattle, one of my favorite cities, was a beautiful place to visit in September. Although the air was crisp, we were fortunate to have a rain-free weekend which allowed me to roam around city and take in all that it…
Read MoreChicago Chicago is known as the windy city, however, during our stay there it wasn’t windy at all! The weather was near perfect. Our hotel was located on the Magnificent Mile, a long stretch of shopping and restaurants. The…
Read MoreWhat better place to travel in the start of summer than beautiful and sunny San Diego? The beginning of the trip was shadowed by a bit of notorious Southern California June gloom, but by the afternoon the sun was shining…
Read MoreIf the crisp air alone doesn’t take your breath away, then the visual stimulation of the city sites sure will. Boston is a beautiful city with a wide range of attractions. I would be remiss if I didn’t start by…
Read MoreCOME DINE, SHOP, RELAX AND FEEL THE SPIRIT OF NEW ORLEANS “The Big Easy” New Orleans is one of the world’s most fascinating cities. Steeped in a history of influences from Europe, the Caribbean, Africa and beyond, it is…
Read More Boston… over 18 million people visit the city annually, making it a leading tourist destination. Boston is also one of the most culturally significant and cosmopolitan cities in America. Home to dozens of museums, galleries, performing arts organizations, award-winning restaurants…
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Perioperative statin therapy has long been felt to confer cardiac protection during both cardiac surgery and major noncardiac surgery. Until recently the data have been scarce to definitively make claims in support of this belief. In 2004, Durazzo et al.…
Read MoreAcid suppression has long been associated with an increased risk of developing Clostridium difficile infection (CDI), having recurrent Clostridium difficile infection, and now has been shown to increase the complication rate and mortality from Clostridium difficile infection. This risk applies…
Read MoreSan Antonio is a playground of arts, culture, heritage, sports, natural or man-made adventures, theme parks, museums, and nature. Whatever you’re about, San Antonio has it all and will not disappoint. Voted one of the most picturesque cities in America,…
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Pneumothoraces are a common problem in the ER and the ICU. The traditional screening test for a pneumothorax in the hospital is the chest radiograph; however, chest radiographs are not very sensitive in the setting of trauma and in ventilated…
Read MoreHospital Procedures Consultants recently completed another CME Course in Chicago this past weekend. The course was held at the stunning Crowne Plaza Avenue Hotel located in the middle of downtown Chicago. It was exhilarating to be able to teach a stellar…
Read MoreHospital Procedures Consultants made a successful showing at The Society of Hospital Medicine 2012 conference in San Diego between April 2-4. Our booth offered clinicians free training in ultrasound-guided central line placement which was a smashing success. There was tremendous interest…
Read MoreDr. Peter Rothwell has extensively studied the benefits of daily aspirin on cancer incidence, mortality, and the risk of metastasis. He has just published three articles in Lancet this month that demonstrates a significant reduction in cancer incidence, cancer-related deaths…
Read MoreWe’re looking forward to Las Vegas in May! We’re excited because everything is available right there at the hotel! Here’s a little information on what to do while at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas: Gaming Spa / Fitness Center…
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