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April 2008 — Green Medical Practice 
In honor of Earth Day on April 22, we’d like to highlight some current Epocrates content about health and the environment, and share some tips from Epocrates members on how to "go green" in medical practice. Plus:
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Toxicology Antidotes To treat ingestion of some common and less common harmful environmental substances, consult our Toxicology tables, available in all mobile products, and Epocrates Online Premium.
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Save 20% and get free shipping on the new HP iPAQ 210 with Epocrates® Essentials. With this device's long battery life and integrated Wi-Fi, you'll be able to access up-to-date clinical information whenever you need it.
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Does Cell Phone Use Lower Sperm Counts and Impair Male Fertility? High cell phone use could signal low sperm count. Investigators assessed effects of cell phone use on several sperm parameters in 361 men undergoing infertility evaluations. Men were divided into 4 groups based on reported daily active cell phone use: no use; under 2 hours; 2-4 hours; and over 4 hours. Multivariate analysis revealed that mean sperm count, motility, viability, and normal morphology differed among the four groups, with sperm quality decreasing as cell phone usage increased.
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Flush it or Crush it? Advising Patients on Disposal of Unused Medications Unused medications flushed down the toilet, as well as excreted drugs in waste water, can enter the drinking water supply. An Associated Press probe recently reported detection of trace amounts of various prescription drugs in the drinking water of many major cities in the U.S. Outdated recommendations advised patients to flush unused medications down the toilet to avoid misuse, abuse, or diversion. However, current recommendations are that most drugs should be crushed, mixed with coffee grounds or…
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Download messages like these when you AutoUpdate (sync) your handheld application. Learn More Looking for More Medical News? |
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Target Corp $4 Generic Drug List Available Via Epocrates Drug References Target Corporation has over 1,500 in-store pharmacies nationwide, which offer over 300 generic drugs at $4 for a 30-day supply. In response to overwhelming demand from Epocrates members, we are pleased to inform you that the Target $4 Generic Drug List is now available as a free “formulary” via Epocrates’ mobile and online drug references. Patients who may particularly benefit from this resource include those who:
ADHD Mobile Resource Center Another Mobile Resource Center has been released! The ADHD Mobile Resource Center is now available as a FREE download. This resource will keep you up to date with the most important clinical news and research in ADHD. The content is selected and commented upon by Contributing Editor Adelaide Robb, MD, Associate Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Pediatrics at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC. Don't forget - Mobile Resource Centers are also available for Fibromyalgia and Infection Management. Plus, look out for more coming soon! Epocrates Employees Encouraged to "Go Green" We’ve recently made some earth-friendly changes to our office, including motion-sensor lighting to save energy, filtered tap water to replace bottled water, and non-glued carpeting. Plus, employees are being encouraged to go green every day by following ten simple tips.
Upcoming Meetings — Meet the Epocrates Team! Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP): San Francisco, CA — April 16-19 Updates at a Glance
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Win a Solar Charger! Here’s a great way to keep your battery fully charged when you’re on the go and help the environment — use the power of the sun to charge your PDA or smartphone! A number of solar-powered device chargers are now available on the market. We’re giving away five Solio Classic Universal Hybrid Chargers, each worth $99.95, to Epocrates newsletter readers. These award-winning, lightweight chargers can store power from the sun or a socket, and can charge devices at about the same rate as traditional wall chargers. Plus, they look great! Visit the Solio website for specific features and compatibility details. To enter our Solar Sweepstakes, email us one of the 13 drugs that the FDA recommends to be flushed, not crushed.
Please note: The sweepstakes is only open to legal residents of the United States residing in the U.S. throughout the sweepstakes period. Sweepstakes ends April 24, 2008. |
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What My Office Does to Stay Green (Dr. Kathleen Griffin) ”The things we do aren’t difficult to accomplish: Conserving electricity by closing blinds whenever possible, buying a low-energy consumption refrigerator, walking to work, converting to an EMR system with electronic billing ….” Tale From Brazil (Dr. Hugo Brito) “I was asked to visit a woman who had just had a baby; she was complaining of shortness of breath. I noticed a pile of garbage on fire outside her house …” Saving Energy in My Private Practice (Dr. Jane Kano) “I have a small private practice and I do what I can. If I sample a few weeks’ worth of meds in bottles, I combine them and recycle the plastic and cardboard boxes. I reuse chart covers that have been lightly used …” Passionate About Protecting the Planet (Dr. Daniel Wolk) “We’re doing a lot to make our practice as “green” as possible: we moved the waiting room and reception area so they have windows (for natural light and ventilation); our landlord planted trees in the parking lot. Plus, Epocrates on our PDAs makes a paper PDR unnecessary! …” Read these in full and share your own green tips and opinions with the Epocrates community.
We love to hear from our members about Epocrates products, or any other topics. This month we’d especially like to hear about your personal and professional experiences with asthma or allergies. Are allergies being overmedicated? Is the OTC availability of former prescription drugs a good thing? All customers featured in the newsletter will receive a free subscription to Epocrates Essentials Deluxe.
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