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[Kobi]

Originally Posted by *Anya*

Topol on 5 Devices Physicians Need to Know About
Eric J. Topol, MD

I'm Dr. Eric Topol, Director of the Scripps Translational Science Institute and Editor-in-Chief of Medscape Genomic Medicine and theheart.org. In this series I will detail the driving forces behind what I believe is the biggest shakeup in the history of medicine.

What I'll be doing in these segments is outlining the parts of my book that represent the digital revolution occurring in the practice of medicine and how this revolution can radically improve the healthcare of the future. In this segment, I'd like to play the role of Dr. Gizmodo and show you many of the devices that I think are transforming medicine today. These devices represent an exciting opportunity as we move forward in the practice of medicine.

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/765017?src=ptalk

This is so cool. I no longer feel odd for having advocated computer chips in peoples bodies to house their medical information for ready access.

I also no longer feel odd for saying......health care needs one of those wand things like Dr. McCoy had in Star Trek. Who knew the wand thing was actually a combo smartphone/ipod/netflix thingy.

I promise to buy one of those fancy phones as soon as there is an app for a defibrillator.