In a previous post I described my Gear VR headset and how much I like to use it in my chair at home to "visit" a city square in Budapest or the Louvre courtyard in Paris. Now there is a camera for everyone to capture everything. The Samsung Gear 360.... read more →
Sep
17
Jul
25
Who likes collecting rectal temperatures? Nobody. Challenging the status quo, I ask, "Is it really necessary to collect a body temp on every pet, every visit?" Many state boards require it so I consulted with a internist who agreed that there are INDICATIONS for collecting a body temp; lethargy, anorexia, and possibly other signs.... read more →
Jun
30
A previous post, "Veterinary Drones" (here at Veterinary Future Society) was the germ for a full article that was just published in the current (June 2016) issue of DVM360. That article is also available online at this link: The Future of Veterinary Medicine: Drones in veterinary practice If the link above does not work, paste... read more →
Jan
27
What if dog's could communicate in human language? We know dogs communicate via body language and some rudimentary vocalization. Researchers have now developed a VEST (canine wearable tech!) that dogs can wear that allows them to communicate in English with a human. The dog is trained when s/he wants to say... read more →
Dec
28
When I upgraded to my Samsung G6 cell phone, I was intrigued at the number of health bio-sensors included in the stock, "Samsung Health" phone app. A pedometer is welcome but expected. I was prepared to be amazed if the cell phone could measure my blood pressure or blood glucose, but I... read more →
Nov
16
I have always admired mobile veterinary practitioners, especially because of their ability to find remote farms or stalls. That was before GPS and cell phones. Other problems included what to bring into the field, and how to keep lab samples fresh and accurate. DIAGNOSIS Regarding diagnostic sample submission, the concern... read more →
Oct
20
The reach of 3D printing expands further into medicine. Already 3D printing has been used to make functioning prosthetics and replacement bones. The new frontier is printing human (and in the future animal?) organs. One company plans to begin selling human liver tissue to researchers in a matter of months.... read more →
Oct
05
Google Partners with Ethicon Suture to Expand into Robotic Surgery Most companies create divisions below it. Google has created “Alphabet” above itself and now Google is just one subsidiary of Alphabet. Each division of Alphabet has different goals such as “GoogleX” (Self-driving cars, GoogleGlass, etc.) or Calico AKA the "Life... read more →
Sep
24
I found the current issue (Sept. 2015) of DVM360 (formerly DVM Newsmagazine) fascinating. The pg 30 commentary BLASTS the "distributive model" (e.g. Western University Vet School) in the title, "The rise of anti-intellectualism in veterinary education." When "Identifying the culprits" he includes the AVMA, the Council on Education (COE),... read more →