Seeing what wasn’t there – 5 observations of opportunity at the #JPM16 conference
As a researcher, I find the best scientists are those who digest a broad spectrum of data and find what isn’t there.
December 18, 2016
Dr. Baxter's Blog
Last Call – Why I Quit Practicing Medicine Today
Yesterday I had my last night on call, working in a busy ED until 2am. Today is my last day practicing medicine.
March 16, 2016
Lessons about Labs – Theranos, Buzzy, and the Grail of Painless Phlebotomy
In 2014, Elizabeth Holmes and I both shared a San Francisco TEDMED stage for the same reason – we were inspired to decrease the pain and fear of needles. She feared needles, and I feared a world where a phobia’s shame kept people from healthcare.
February 22, 2016
Why healthcare execs should care about the first needle-phobia pancreas transplant
After years of waiting, 55 year old Sue York recently received a pancreas transplant for her diabetes.
February 3, 2016
Value Analysis Topical Anesthetics – Buzzy for the win!
Getting buy in to new methods can be difficult – when value collides with complacency or comfort, guess which wins?
September 14, 2015
5 best and newest tips to relieve vaccine pain
Canadian scientists have long been on the forefront of reducing unnecessary pain.
September 8, 2015
5 Tips to Better Manage Kids’ Temper Tantrums
Children have tantrums for several reasons, but they often resort to tantrums when they have lost control and want to regain it.
March 12, 2015
Hospitals improve HCAHP with Buzzy
We heard this week that Buzzy has been implemented to increase HCAHP scores
August 15, 2014