I woke up this morning, tapped my digital signal, and found this from Brian McGowan on Twitter: "What happens when complexity races ahead of the mind's ability to adapt? When progress outpaces evolution? We need new solutions." What happens when information outpaces evolution? Like a slow hunch, a version of this idea has been rattling around in my head for some ... Continue Reading about When Information Outpaces Evolution
The Information Show of Force
Sometime around 1998 in the Texas Medical Center. DrV: (enters exam room) Hey, How are you? I'm Bryan Vartabedian (extends hand). Father: (arms crossed, smiling, leaning against wall) Oh I know who you are, Doc. And I know where you went to school, where you've lived, if you’ve been sued and a few other things. And I'm fine, by the way. DrV: Um, Okay. (Shakes ... Continue Reading about The Information Show of Force
Scope – New and Improved from Stanford Medical
Check out the facelift on Scope, Stanford School of Medicine's blog. Their new look is clean, easy on the eyes and custom built for the efficient consumption of content. And I love the big, soft social sharing buttons at the end of each post. I just wanna push 'em. Under the direction of John Stafford, this is one of my leading destinations for the serendipitous ... Continue Reading about Scope – New and Improved from Stanford Medical
Where Good Ideas Come From
Did you ever wonder how innovation happens? I just finished Where Good Ideas Come From – The Natural History of Innovation by Steven Berlin Johnson which tackles this very question. Drawing from examples across multiple disciplines, Johnson builds the case that throughout history and nature there are recognizable patterns associated with innovation. By embracing ... Continue Reading about Where Good Ideas Come From
UpToDate – The Information Prescription
UpToDate, arguably the most trusted information brand in medicine, is now in the patient information game with UpToDate for Patients. I ran into deputy editor Alison Hoppin (a pediatric gastroenterologist) at the American Academy of Pediatrics last week and she gave me a test drive. My bags are barely unpacked and I’m already using it in my practice. I mean, what a ... Continue Reading about UpToDate – The Information Prescription
8 Ways Physicians Can Use Evernote
When I was a medical student I carried around a little black notebook. It held my lists of differential diagnoses, workups, and other key clinical pearls. In the middle of clinic when I needed to know the workup for rickets I had it right at my fingertips. I had dozens of lists and differentials, many of which saved me on rounds or during busy ICU shifts. I still ... Continue Reading about 8 Ways Physicians Can Use Evernote