What President Obama can do in the world

What President Obama can do in the USA.

If we Americans learned one thing from the previous occupants of the White House, Presidents matter. President Barack Obama has been left a huge mess to clean up. He will need wisdom, courage, phenomenal leadership skills, and a great deal of good will and luck to undo the damage of the last eight years and move the country to a healthier and more sustainable future. For public health nutrition...

tube thoracostomy (chest tube) removal in traumatic patients: what do we know? what can we do?

chest tube (ct) or tube thoracostomy placement is often indicated following traumatic injuries. premature movement of the chest tube leads to increased hospital complications and costs for patients. placement of a chest tube is indicated in drainage of blood, bile, pus, drain air, and other fluids. although there is a general agreement for the placement of a chest tube, there is little consensu...

World Stroke Day 2009: what can I do?

But What Can I Do? The predisposing factors for stroke are well known but poorly controlled. A commitment to find out one’s risk for stroke and to follow through on its management could cut the risk by one third for men, one half for women, and one half for ischemic stroke for both men and women.3 If I can identify and manage my stroke risk, it almost certainly will influence my family and frie...

World Glaucoma Day, March 6, 2008--what can you do?

Julio Ramirez Honored for Outstanding Mentorship by President Obama

prestigious annual award recognizes those who have expanded educational opportunities for women, minorities and people with disabilities in science, mathematics and engineering. Julio was presented the award at a special ceremony, held at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C. after a 30-minute meeting with President Barack Obama in the Oval Office. He also gave a 10-minut...