JAMA: Comparisons of Citations in Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar for Articles Published in General Medical Journals, September 9, 2009, Kulkarni et al. 302 (10): 1092

Found the paper published in JAMA: Comparisons of Citations in Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar for Articles Published in General Medical JournalsIt is interesting. I use Scopus a lot more then any others. I think the new PubMed is improved but still not my primary choice, especially those social networking functionality (save the [...]

New Recommendations for Safe Use of Propofol by ASA

It is sad for public and healthcare providers to learn this from recent death of Michael Jackson. (I happened to watched his movie last weekend. ) The new recommendation to use EtCO2 detector bring me those days when the SpO2 was first introduced.  We will see how long it takes the whole healthcare system [...]

The Impending Shortage and the Estimated Cost of T…[Ann Surg. 2009]

Interesting paper about the Surgeon training and workforce shortage.  Not sure about other specialties. 
The Impending Shortage and the Estimated Cost of T…[Ann Surg. 2009] – PubMed Result

Arizona Training Hospital Uses Fake Patients : NPR

Looking forward to visit one of the largest Simulation center in the country . 
Arizona Training Hospital Uses Fake Patients : NPR

Lessons Learned from an Operating Room Emergency Evacuation Drill

Simulation doesn’t have to be in Simulation center. Simulation doesn’t have to be using only mannequins. See how useful the group learned from OR emergency Evacuation drill. Simulation is a Strategy and not a technology. 
Lessons Learned from an Operating Room Emergency Evacuation Drill

NEJM — The Writing on the Wall

Another great example of using simulation for medical education.  The simulation has broad applications beyond hi-fidelity mannequins or task trainers.  Computer based like NEJM presented and virtual reality  (Second Life) could be also good way for learning. I really like statement from AHRQ:
•Simulation is described as a strategy – not a technology – to [...]

How to train the next generation using the education 3.0 framework?

How does web 2.0 technology help medicine in a new way?

Just found out this article published last year, fascinating story about using the technology to help patient and doctors. Social Uses of Personal Health Information Within PatientsLikeMe, an Online Patient Community

Simulation Open Framework Architecture (SOFA)

There is another simulation application in medicine.
SOFA :: Home

MDChallenge

Another medical simulation application with grand prize. No video recording but online debriefing offered.
MDChallenge