All the cellphone companies are talking about how they have the best 4G network. So what is next? 5G has been talked about for years but was too far into the future. The Federal Communications Commission, led by Chairman Tom Wheeler is circulating a proposal to make 5G a reality. It involves higher frequency bandwidths. These high-frequency radio waves… Read More
There are a lot of perks to owning and driving an electric vehicle in California. PG&E customers who own an electric vehicle are eligible for special time-of-use plans rather than tiered (based on total use) plans. This can drop the cost of electricity from almost $0.50 a KWatt to $0.10 a KWatt if you charge… Read More
Cant decide if you should use Luft, Uber, or take a taxi? Do you have the UBER APP, LYFT APP and never know when you should those apps or a taxi. A relatively new app called GoA2B (formerly Zailoo) can help you determine which is the fastest and/or least expensive way to go. The call… Read More
Tesla’s entry into the electric vehicle (EV) space invigorated not just the electric car but also the entire car industry and may even evoked a culture change. Now, a new manufacturer is entering the electric bicycle market with hopes of doing the same for the bicycle industry and culture. Several months ago, my wife bought… Read More
For over two decades, ever since the cell phone first surfaced on the retail market, the question has been whether cell phones can cause cancer. The U.S. government’s official position is “No” and that the weight of scientific evidence hasn’t indicated any health risks. However in 2011, the World Health Organization (WHO) indicated cellphone radiation… Read More
Health plans are looking to dramatically increase the cost of health insurance plans that fall under the health insurance exchanges set up by the Accountable Care Act. The health plans are claiming that they suffered substantial losses on exchanges in the last two years. Health plans such as UnitedHealth (UNH) is threatening to leave from 27 of the… Read More
Expert testimony: Know your rights. Some attorneys are using a strategy of subpoenaing physicians for fact testimony and then asking them opinion questions that amount to expert testimony. To fight this subpoena abuse, here’s a primer on expert witness court precedent that I wrote several years ago. In general, if you are subpoenaed… Read More
Antibiotic resistance has been an issue for many years and multiple studies have shown that most cases of otitis media are viral. Sinusitis has also been shown to rarely benefit from antibiotics. This article examines the potential overprescription of antibiotics. The CDC believes at least one in every three antibiotic prescription may be unnecessary. This study examines the… Read More
An article and accompanying editorial in the June 16, 2015 issue of JAMA looks at the issue and the practical implications of antibiotics versus surgery for acute appendicitis. For years we have treated diverticulitis nonsurgically with few complications. This study was undertaken in Finland but also studies in the US at UCLA are also underway. The… Read More
