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Happy 223rd Independence Day

Posted by GruntDoc on 4th July 2009

First used years ago, still applies…

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What my end of Hospital Credentialling looks like

Posted by GruntDoc on 19th June 2009

Bad news? At least 47 different signatures.

Good news? It arrived mostly prefilled. Over 100 pages.

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Backpacker Blogs – Hallelujah: Beer Hydrates Better Than Water

Posted by GruntDoc on 5th June 2009

Backpacker Blogs – Hallelujah: Beer Hydrates Better Than Water
Our pal Science now says that beer, yes beer, is more effective for rehydrating the body than plain ol’ water. I think I’m not alone when I say that this qualifies as news on par with peace in the Middle East…

Say Hallelujah.

via HotAir

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EETimes.com – Handheld ultrasound gets FDA approval

Posted by GruntDoc on 26th May 2009

EETimes.com – Handheld ultrasound gets FDA approval
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Startup Signostics got approval Tuesday (May 19) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to ship what it claims is the world’s smallest ultrasound device. The company describes its pocket-sized, half-pound Signos that sells for about $4,000 as a visual stethoscope and hopes it will someday become as omnipresent as the signature doctor’s tool.

I’d love to try one out for a few shifts. We use sonography a lot in our ED, and having it even more poratble / readily available would be a benefit.

Thanks to reader Don for the tip!

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American Thinker Blog: Airman saves airliner

Posted by GruntDoc on 18th May 2009

American Thinker Blog: Airman saves airliner

Sgt. Bacleda stayed behind in San Francisco to speak with authorities. The following day, the airline flew him back to Tokyo, first class. An honor richly deserved, I would say.

The men and women who serve America in the Armed Services are America’s best and brightest, despite prevailing attitudes on campus.

Hoo Rah, or whatever the Fly-Boys say.

Snark aside, BZ from this Grunt helping Squid!

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AMA – New AMA Collaboration With Physician Blogger KevinMD.com

Posted by GruntDoc on 14th May 2009

AMA – New AMA Collaboration With Physician Blogger KevinMD.com

KevinMD: Blogger, editorialist, and now so important Organized Medicine needs him to get their message out. Way to go, Dr. Pho!

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Before and After of a face transplant

Posted by GruntDoc on 5th May 2009

Good for her

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Dexter Season 3

Posted by GruntDoc on 5th May 2009

now available on iTunes.

See you in a few days.

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I’m Seven today

Posted by GruntDoc on 2nd May 2009

Nearly missed my own blog birthday.

Seven years of nothingness in the internet wilderness.

Thanks for reading!

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View From The Porch: Some more ruminations on the ammo shortage…

Posted by GruntDoc on 26th April 2009

View From The Porch: Some more ruminations on the ammo shortage…

A nice rational look at the current ammo shortage.

via Snowflakes in Hell.

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How scarce is ammo?

Posted by GruntDoc on 19th April 2009

ammo_futures

It’s so scarce it’s essentially a futures commodity now…These are prices for delivery in October.  It’s April.

This is from Sportsmans’ Guide.com.  If you don’t have ammo by now you have some decisions to make.

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4.19.1995 | Homeland Security Watch

Posted by GruntDoc on 19th April 2009

4.19.1995 | Homeland Security Watch

14 years since Oklahoma City.  The above link brings it back home for me.

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Skin in the Game and Other Things : PANDA BEAR, MD

Posted by GruntDoc on 28th March 2009

Skin in the Game and Other Things : PANDA BEAR, MD

Panda Bear is Back.  To say he’s been missed would be an understatement.

To say his writing is as sharp as ever would be faint praise.  Raised from the dead.

Hat tip to the Happy Hospitalist for finding him.

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Galen’s Log is back

Posted by GruntDoc on 26th March 2009

Galen’s Log
It’s been four years since I left blogging. Time and energy were limited, and as part of a larger medical group I felt constrained in my ability to write candidly, despite my anonymity.

My situation has changed, and there is certainly no paucity of blogging topics.

He used to be terrific, then left us.  Looks like he’s writing better than ever.  Will revive from the Dead Blogs.

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Damage Pictures of USS Hartford (SSN 768) | USNI Blog

Posted by GruntDoc on 22nd March 2009

Damage Pictures of USS Hartford (SSN 768) | USNI Blog
The following images were released by the Navy today. Between these three one can see just about everything there is to see regarding the USS Hartford (SSN 768) damage.

Go and see.  I’m pleasantly surprised she didn’t sink.  The entire conning tower is not just bent front to rear but canted to one side.  I’d guess this means the periscopes don’t work.

I’d second the concerns of the commenters there that she’ll come home on the back of an ocean barge.

Thank goodness only minor injuries reported.

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