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Our March, 2009 Archives
Iowa PA or NP JS8120x
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner needed in an ambulatory clinic in central Iowa. Good community and within driving distance to both Des Moines and Cedar Rapids. It is an ambulatory clinic, so call is limited. Mid-level practitioners do take first call, with physicians as back up. The clinic has 1 full time physician, 3 full time mid-levels, and a number of part time mid-levels.
Oklahoma Pulm/CC LS2698
Oklahoma Pulm/CC. Employment opportunity with a growing established private practice in Oklahoma. Practice general and critical care pulmonary medicine. Share call and see clinic patients with two well respected pulmonologists. Compensation could include relocation assistance, medical education loan assistance, commencement bonus, CME and more.
Tennessee Pulm/CC LS2696
Tennessee Pulmonologist. Seeking a top-notch, BC/BE Pulmonologist or Pulm/Critical Care. We are offering a competitive recruitment package including employment or cash collections guarantee, CME, marketing, relocation, commencement bonus, medical education debt repayment and potential for monthly financial stipend throughout remainder of training.
Top NEWS Post 3-31-2009

- Drug-Eluting Stents Found Safe, Superior To Bare Metal Stents
Drug-eluting stents were safe and superior to bare metal stents in preventing death and heart attacks among 262,700 “real-world” patients enrolled in a nationwide registry of cardiovascular disease, according to researchers from Duke University Medical Center. The findings were presented at the i2Summit at the American College of Cardiology’s 58th Annual Scientific Session.
Top BLOG Post 3-31-2009

- Nine Natural Neuroprotective Agents You Can’t Live Without
“While scientists are busy conducting research and not talking to one another, ethnobotanists are collecting real-world data that can help your brain survive the onslaught of aging and the 21st century.”
Read the whole blog to find out what the nine neuroprotective agents are, suggested dosages and perceived mechanisms of action of each agent.
Top MEDICAL VIDEO 3-31-2009

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A non-contagious, chronic skin condition, psoriasis is generally characterized by thick, reddened, and scaly patches of skin. Although there is no cure for psoriasis, even severe cases can be managed by a medical dermatology specialist.
RedScrubs Weekly Wrap-up: 3-27-2009
The new MedReader has been providing me with some great medical blogs to post throughout the week. Despite a lot of political ranting in the medical blogosphere, I have still managed to find some really good medically oriented blogs to read over and post. We haven’t had a shortage of job postings either, so I hope you are enjoying those as well. Don’t forget to suggest a good blog site if you know of one – our ears are open!
Dr. Incognito
Our pick for this week’s BEST blog is. . .
New York Times Takes Up Pig MRSA ST398 by Maryn McKenna
Honorable Mentions
- Alzheimers, Dysphagia, And Peg Tubes – A Conversation by Odysseas Kostas, MD
- CAM On Campus: Naturopathy by Tim Kreider
Florida Orthopedic Surgeon LS2691
Florida Orthopedic Surgeon. Seeking the right BE/BC Orthopedic Surgeon to start a new practice with hospital support. Total joints a plus. Call coverage available. Located an hour east of Pensacola. The beaches of Destin and Ft. Walton are only 30 minutes away and Panama City is within an easy drive.
Louisiana Orthopedic Surgeon LS2689
Louisiana Orthopedic Surgeon. Exciting opportunity for the right Orthopedic Surgeon. Opportunity to join a private practice in a growing area. Right in the heart of Sportsman’s Paradise. Lots of outdoor activities.

