Internet of Things Healthcare
Chad Rudnick, MD2016-04-12T02:08:09+08:00Internet of Things - Healthcare Division You may have heard the term, Internet of Things, mentioned in various articles, [...]
How Medical Algorithms Can Help with End of Life Issues
John Svirbely, MD2022-01-26T20:55:54+08:00Recently the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released new CPT codes (99497, 99498) to encourage advance care planning [...]
Treatment for Allergic Rhinitis & Spring Allergies With Health Analytics
Chad Rudnick, MD2016-04-01T00:31:40+08:00Spring is here and with a turn of the calendar, warmer temperatures, and outdoor activities, comes the symptoms of sneezing, [...]
Case Study: A Teacher With Signs Liver Problems
admin2022-01-26T21:50:47+08:00We present this case study to provide guidance on how best to utilize medical calculators to assist with diagnosis [...]
5 Medical Calculators to Assist Students on Neurology Rotations
Chad Rudnick, MD2022-01-26T22:47:15+08:00For many medical students, learning about neurology and incorporating textbook information into clinical practice can be difficult. Use of [...]
Case Study: Cold Agglutinin Disease
admin2022-01-26T23:08:41+08:00In this case study, we provide background and discussion on cold agglutinin disease. Throughout the case, we recommend medical [...]
Aedes Mosquitoes & Zika Virus Infection: What You Need To Know
Chad Rudnick, MD2022-01-26T23:18:06+08:00Recently, a virus transmitted by mosquitoes, known as Zika, has had its first known case diagnosed in the United [...]
Can Medical Algorithms Help to Reduce Telemedicine Liability?
John Svirbely, MD2022-01-26T23:33:07+08:00Telemedicine has come a long way over the past 20 years. Modern technology has made it accessible to an [...]
Case Study: Young Male with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms
admin2022-01-27T00:09:04+08:00Jeff is a 23-year-old male with a history of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. Because of their progression and a [...]
Utilizing Medical Calculators to Think Like A Doctor
Chad Rudnick, MD2022-01-27T00:32:27+08:00Summary and response to the New York Times Well article: Think Like A Doctor: Thinner We present a succinct [...]
Case Study: Female Smoker with Shortness of Breath Symptoms
admin2022-01-27T00:48:22+08:00Case: 48 year old female with shortness of breath symptoms Throughout this case study, we reference relevant medical algorithms [...]
Poisonous Holiday Plants & Other Dangers Case Study
admin2022-01-27T13:40:15+08:00The purpose of this case study is to highlight how medical algorithms can be used by physicians to evaluate [...]
Utilizing Medical Algorithms to Think Like A Doctor: Scurvy Case
Chad Rudnick, MD2022-01-27T13:50:37+08:00Summary and response to the New York Times Well article: Think Like A Doctor: Limping Along We present a [...]
Case Study: e Coli Food Poisoning – Taken Out by a Toxic Taco
admin2022-01-28T17:22:37+08:00This case study focuses on the outbreaks of e coli food poisoning similar to those at the Chipotle Mexican [...]
Utilizing Medical Algorithms to Think Like A Doctor
Chad Rudnick, MD2022-01-28T17:31:39+08:00Summary and response to The New York Times - Well article: "Think Like A Doctor: The Quarterback’s Headache." We present [...]
Case Study: 45-Year-Old Male with Abdominal Ascites Symptoms
admin2022-01-28T18:12:03+08:00This case study is interpersed with medical algorithms to illustrate how they can be utilized in clinical practice to [...]
Case Study: An Unlucky Potluck Dinner – Foodborne Illness Outbreak
admin2022-01-29T14:00:32+08:00This case study illustrates how medical algorithms can be successfully integrated into the clinical decision making process to achieve [...]
Improving Geriatric Nutritional Assessment with Medical Algorithms
Chad Rudnick, MD2022-01-29T14:28:05+08:00Malnutrition is a known risk factor for early hospital readmission amongst geriatric patients. Identifying and improving the nutritional status [...]
How Medical Algorithms Can Help Detect a Lyme Disease Tick Bite
admin2022-01-29T15:25:25+08:00Steven, a 17-year-old male, visited his primary care physician with a complaint of facial droop. He first noticed the [...]
Case Study: How Analytics Aid in Making an Early Leptospirosis Diagnosis
admin2015-10-09T12:56:21+08:00Throughout this case, health analytics are referenced that help physicians make an early leptospirosis diagnosis. Other analytics referenced aid [...]
Why MedalPacks? Automated Medical Calculator Collections
John Svirbely, MD2016-12-15T10:04:49+08:00A medical algorithm (medical calculator) that is used by itself can solve a specific problem. However, medical algorithms must [...]
Case Study: Subcapital Hip Fracture and DVT
admin2015-10-22T13:59:30+08:00Medical History Norma is a 60-year-old obese female with a relatively uncomplicated medical history. She has a great family [...]
Five Gastroenterology Calculators for Diagnosis, Prognosis, & Research
Chad Rudnick, MD2022-01-16T14:38:02+08:00Abdominal pain is one of the most common reasons for patients to seek medical evaluation. With over 7 million [...]
5 Ways to Use Cardiology Algorithms for Monitoring & Research
Chad Rudnick, MD2022-01-16T14:51:32+08:00There have been numerous stories over the past several years highlighting how mobile health apps and devices have assisted [...]
Wearable Technology Gadgets, Medical Algorithms, & Your Doctor
Chad Rudnick, MD2015-07-16T20:09:42+08:00You probably have seen the commercials, online ads, and numerous tweets, blogs, and posts about the just released Apple [...]