Author Archives: James Logan, M.D.

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I'm on a horse

March 11, 2010 – 9:20 AM
I try to post unoriginal content as infrequently as possible. So, when I do find something that I just can't resist posting, you know it must be good. Thanks, Shannon.... Read More »
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Stale parts of my brain

March 10, 2010 – 10:49 AM
Today I visited my blog for the first time in what seems like ages. I half expected my browser window to crack and crumble like stale bread as I scrolled through old entries. If I didn't know better, I would... Read More »
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Medical madness: the preparticipation sports physical

January 19, 2010 – 11:16 AM
For clearance to participate in sports, The American Academy of Family Physicians recommends the following: Athletes with a murmur that becomes softer with squatting or louder or longer with standing or during a Valsalva maneuver should be evaluated for hypertrophic... Read More »
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Code of ethics

January 9, 2010 – 1:52 AM
jamesloganmd.com has officially become part of the healthcare bloggers' community. Check out the new badge!... Read More »
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The squeeze

December 30, 2009 – 11:23 PM
NBC will be airing a new reality show set in Cook County prison in which investigators probe innmates for information. A brief glimpse of prison life reminded of my former job as in OBGYN resident. There's a very real sense... Read More »
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Empathy

December 22, 2009 – 2:22 PM
Just writing a few lines as I wait for Windows 7 to download. I do have a new post planned. In the spirit of the holidays, the topic will be empathy and what the concept is completely irrelevant to medicine.... Read More »
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ACGME and regulation of resident duty hours

November 9, 2009 – 2:46 PM
Thomas Nasca, CEO of the accreditation council for GME published, on October 28, 2009, an open letter to the medical community. It details the findings of a 16 member ACGME task force regarding the effect that limiting resident work hours... Read More »
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