Logan Edmiston
I am 29 years old and recently graduated from Medical School. I have a B.S. biology and have spent significant time in the laboratory. I am deeply interested in medicine and in technology.
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Flight Control! New Game for Android PhonesExplanation and review of the Android game Flight Control -
Top Android GamesA look at both old favorites as well as new comers to the Android game market. I look specifically at why I think that games have something to offer as well as what might detract from their overall function.
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ATT Vs. Verizon: Redo After Lessons LearnedHow ATT can make life difficult for its customers and does not seem to care.
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Xbox Vs. PlayStation Vs. NintendoWhat are the strengths and weakness of each system in a simple, straight-forward article If you are going to buy a gaming system this Christmas, but aren't sure which is best, then this article is for you.
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Android Virtual Machine (VM) Out of Memory ErrorBasic description of why the VM throws the OOM Error in Android when using Bitmaps and 3 solutions to the problem. -
Developing Games for Android Using AndEngineHow easy is it to begin developing an Android Game using the AndEngine 2D OpenGL Engine? Easier than you think!
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The Future of the IPhoneThoughts on why Apple always seems to be on the cutting edge of innovation, with brilliant products, only to lose market share to "me too" developers over time.
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AT&T Vs. Verizon: Who is Better?A look at the two major U.S. cellular carriers and how the iPhone has made the decision about which carrier to chose relatively straight forward.
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Valvular Heart Disease: What is it and How is it Treated?Look at the various types of disease the affect the valves of the heart, their treatments, and their symptoms.
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Standard Visits in the First Trimester of PregnancyOverview of medical visits in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy
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Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis: A Cause of Liver FailureDiscussion of the disease primary sclerosing cholangitis, its pathophysiology, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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Health Benefits of Intermittent Fasting & Calorie RestrictionOverview of how intermittent fasting has been shown to mimic the helath benefits of calorie restriction.
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Moya Moya Syndrome: A Stroke-like Syndrome of the YoungAn overview of the moyamoya disease, its symptoms, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment. -
The Movie Extraordinary Measures and Pompe DiseaseAn overview of what Pompe Disease is and the story on which the movie Extraordinary Measures is based. -
How Much Fiber Should You Eat in a Day?Explanation of adequate fiber intake, the foods that contain it, and the health benefits of getting the right amount. A brief discussion of the effects of fiber in IBS sufferers.
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Interim Recommendations to Limit Radiation Exposure from CT ScansLook at the risks of CT scans and two recent investigations highlighting the possible dangers. -
What Causes Death by Anorexia and Other Eating Disorders?Overview of the physiologic consequences of poor protein and calorie intake and how that affects various organ systems within the body. Specifically looks at the heart and how poor diet can lead to arrhythmia and death.
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A Unique Method for Treating Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Psychiatric TraumaEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a technique for dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder and other psychological concerns.
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Saphris: A New Drug for the Treatment of Schizophrenia and Bipolar DisorderOverview of the uses of saphris to treat schizophrenia and biopolar disorder. Outlines indications, contraindications, side-effects, and dangers of the drug.
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Effient: A New Drug for Preventing Heart Attack Following AngioplastyOverview of the drug Effient, its uses, indications, contraindications, side-effects, and complications. -
Can Caffeine Minimize the Effects of Alcohol?Overview of a study demonstrating that caffeine has no benefit in lessening the effects of alcohol. -
Migraine Headache TriggersOverview of the most common migraine headache triggers. -
5 Exercises Every Golfer Should Know About5 strengthening exercises designed for golfers. -
FDA Approves First Non-Hormonal Treatment for Heavy Menstural BleedingDescription of pharmacology, uses, benefits and drawbacks of Lysteda. Lysteda has been used previously in the U.S. to reduce the risks of surgical bleeding. It has been approved as the first non-hormonal treatment for heavy menstrual bleeding.
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Stiff Nights: Danger of Sexual Enhancement Product Released by the FDAOutline of recent FDA release about the sexual enhancement product Stiff Nights, which was found to contain an active ingredient similar to Viagra. -
Preventing Common Golf Injuries that Are Often OverlookedA review of two studies that suggest the key to preventing the majority of injuries suffered by amateur golfers is to recognize and limit repetitive stress on the ankles, spine, shoulders, and wrists. -
Colonoscopy: New Studies Suggest that Morning Exams Find More PolypsReview of studies that show colonoscopies performed in the morning are more likely to result in polyp detection (and thus cancer detection) than those performed in the afternoon. -
Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park: A Beautiful Fall Vacation in VirginiaOverview of vacation in the fall along Sklyine Drive, a 105 mile by-way through Shenandoad National Park in Virginia offering breathtaking views and opportunities to interact with nature.
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Ten Latin Quotes to Live ByTen pieces of advice from classic Latin writings.
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Atrial Fibrillation: Update to Guidelines for Appropriate ManagementOverview of updates to guidelines for treating atrial fibrillation -
Klippel-Feil Syndrome: Short Neck, Low Hair-line & Restricted Upper Body and Neck MovementOverview of the symptoms and management of Klippel Feil Syndrome -
Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome: A Disorder of Immune Deficiency, Bleeding and EczemaOverview of Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and causes. -
Improving Your Bob Ross Wet-on-Wet Painting: Making MountainsHow to paint better mountains using the Wet-On-Wet painting technique
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Chronic Granulomatous Disease(CGD): A Disease of Chronic, Recurrent Bacterial and Fungal InfectionsOverview of CGD, the causes, symptoms, and treatment.
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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: A Disorder Characterized by Abnormal Flexibility, Skin Stretching and Vision DisturbancesOverview of the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and management of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. A syndrome affecting connective tissue and leading to abnormal skin stretching, joint flexibility, and visual problems.
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What is Propofol / Diprivan?Overview of uses, side effects, and safety of Propofol.
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How to Recover from a Failed Bios Update on an Intel Board on a Desktop ComputerSteps to repairing a failed BIOS update that results in inability to start the computer.
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How to Draw with Graphite PencilsOverview of material and techniques for drawing with graphite pencils.
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Lambert Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome (LEMS): An Autoimmune Syndrome Causing Muscle WeaknessAn overview of Lambert-Eaton syndrome, its symptoms, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.
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Recurrent Ear and Lung Infections in ChildrenOverview of a specific immunodeficiency syndrome that is gaining recognition and can lead to recurrent ear infections and pneumonia
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Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Sharp, Shooting, Electric-like Pain in the FaceOverview of symptoms, causes, and treatment of trigeminal neuraliga which is a syndrome of facial pain and headache.
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Familial Mediterranean Fever: A Recurrent Fever SyndromeMedical overview of FMF, its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
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Behcet's Disease: A Chronic Inflammatory VasculitisOverview of the inflammatory disease known as Behcet's disease. Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment are covered.
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Porphyria Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and TreatmentDiscussion of the different types of porphyria, their symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Technical.
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IgA Deficiency: An Immune Problem Associated with Recurrent Infection, Allergies and Recurrent DiarrheaAn explanation of IgA deficiency, its symptoms, cause, and treatment. Also includes reference to other diseases associated with this disorder.
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Ten Tips Improving Your Wet-on Wet (Bob Ross) Oil Painting TechniqueTen tips for improving upon oil painting with the wet on wet technique.
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Vertigo: Definition, Causes and TreatmentsOverview of what vertigo is, what causes it, and how it can be treated.
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Theory of Evolution: An ExplanationExplanation of the very basics of evolution with examples. Brief paragraph as to how religion and science impact one another.
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The FURminator: Is it a Good Pet Hair Removal Product?Review of the Furminator, a pet hair brush.
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Learning to Paint: Wet-on-Wet or the Bob Ross StyleBrief overview of getting started with painting as a hobby.
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) OverviewOverview of DKA, its complications, and treatment.
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Fibromyalgia: The Pathophysiology, Clinical Manifestations, Symptoms and TreatmentAn overview of fibromyalgia.
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Uplifting Music for a Better Day or a Relaxing EveningRecommendation of 10 songs to make any day a little better.
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Long-Term Diabetes ComplicationsA quick, basic overview of the long-term complications of diabetes.
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Diabetes Insulin Types and Their UsesOverview of different types of insulin and the logic behind their use.
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Arthritis Causes, Development, Symptoms and TreatmentsA quick definition of arthritis followed by in depth analysis of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
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Head Injury - The Use and Risks of CT ScanningOverview of head injury and concussion and evidence for CT scanning in this setting.
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Prostate Cancer and Diagnostic Prostate TestsDiscussion of prostate cancer and the tests that are used in detecting it.
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Prognosis and Classification of Prostate Cancer Severity Using the Gleason Score and Tumor StagingDiscussion of what the Gleason score is, how it is calculated, and how it is used in determining treatment for prostate cancer.
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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) - An In Depth PrimerDefinition, causes, tests, and treatments for BPH
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An Overview of Pancreatic CancerOverview of pancreatic cancer: causes, symptoms, treatment.
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Economic Crisis Seen as Time for Government to Expand ReachOp ed on economy and best way to fix it.
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Needed Changes in NRMP, the National Resident Match ProgramDiscussion of why the NRMP is stifling competition and making life worse for residents rather than better.
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iBreath Gimmicky, Not a Breath of Fresh AirQuick overview of iBreath features and how such gimmicks really don't affect drunk driving rates.
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Review of Windows Speech Recognition New "Macros" FeatureThis article offers a quick review of the macros tool and how it affects Windows speech recognition.
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Interpreting the Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) TestAn overview of the PSA test and the ways it is employed to differentiate between prostate cancer and benign prostatic hypertropy (BPH).
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Resident Work Hour Restrictions: Impending ChangeA discussion of the Institute of Medicines recent report of resident work hours. Some of the arguments for long hours are presented and refuted.
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The Flu and the Flu Shot: Make An Informed DecisionA discussion of the biology, epidemiology, and structure of the flu virus as well as the vaccination, how it is made, and the risks and benefits as know by science at this time.
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and TreatmentOverview of PMR its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
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Temporal ArteritisA description of the etiology, symptoms, diagnostic tests, and treatments for temporal arteritis
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Kawasaki Syndrome, A Disease of ChildhoodA discussion of the etiology, symptoms, complications, diagnosis, and treatment of Kawasaki Syndrome.
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Sarcoidosis - Common in Females and African AmericansDescription of the symptoms, complications, diagnosis, and treatment of sarcoidosis ( systemic inflammatory disease).
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New Year's Eve Songs: Ring in the New Year Right12 songs for a kickin' new years party that are sure to help you create a time to remember.