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>Nanotechnology’s first recall

>It’s not grey goo, and no one is sure what’s going on, but we have our first recall of a commercialized nanotech product. Wonder what the ethics board will say? From the Washington Post: At least 77 people reported severe respiratory problems over a one-week period at the end of March — including six who … Continue reading

Nanotechnology's first recall

It’s not grey goo, and no one is sure what’s going on, but we have our first recall of a commercialized nanotech product. Wonder what the ethics board will say? From the Washington Post: At least 77 people reported severe respiratory problems over a one-week period at the end of March — including six who … Continue reading

>Pro-lizard, pro-science, anti-human

>The Austin American Statesman has an article in Wednesday’s paper on the unwise words of the herpetologist at the University of Texas (Austin), which included suggesting the specific virus needed to eliminate 9 out of 10 humans on earth. As a sort of defense (equally unwise, in my opinion) one of the lizard man’s UTAustin … Continue reading

Pro-lizard, pro-science, anti-human

The Austin American Statesman has an article in Wednesday’s paper on the unwise words of the herpetologist at the University of Texas (Austin), which included suggesting the specific virus needed to eliminate 9 out of 10 humans on earth. As a sort of defense (equally unwise, in my opinion) one of the lizard man’s UTAustin … Continue reading

The Joke’s On Us (healthcare finance)

From a fellow family physician, more reasons to avoid expanding centralized, government insurance: The Joke’s On Us as ALWAYS! Remember that 4.4% Fee Schedule Reduction we had to start the year from Medicare? Remember we were given that back through all the efforts of the AMA and AAFP? Forget about the fact that the fee … Continue reading

The Joke's On Us (healthcare finance)

From a fellow family physician, more reasons to avoid expanding centralized, government insurance: The Joke’s On Us as ALWAYS!Remember that 4.4% Fee Schedule Reduction we had to start the year from Medicare?Remember we were given that back through all the efforts of the AMA and AAFP?Forget about the fact that the fee reductions are going … Continue reading

Massachusetts is about to go bankrupt

And run off all the business left in the State. More on that insurance scam plan from Massachusetts, this time from the USAToday coverage: The plan hinges in part on two key sections: the $295-per-employee business assessment and a so-called “individual mandate,” requiring every citizen who can afford it to obtain health insurance or face … Continue reading

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