A blog written by Ivor Kovic.....about medicine, science, internet, soap bubbles, design, imaginary friends, books, music for robots, uncreative taglines...

CPR PRO® Device Reduces Rescuer Fatigue during CPR

We have just published an article in The Journal of Emergency Medicine titled “CPR PRO® Device Reduces Rescuer Fatigue during Continuous Chest Compression Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: A Randomized Crossover Trial Using a Manikin Model” This is the first trial to test the benefits of the device I have invented and have been developing the last couple […]

17 July 2013 | design, medicine, science | 1 Comment

Resuscitation 2010 Congress

From 2nd until 4th of December 2010, the Resuscitation Congress organized by the European Resuscitation Council will take place in Porto, Portugal. This congress takes place each year in a different European country and is famous for great scientific programs. I will be participating with two papers. On Saturday, 4 December in room Miragaia between […]

21 November 2010 | iphone, medicine, science | No Comments

The Usefulness of Sonohysterography

By-line: This article is contributed by Sarah Scrafford, who regularly writes on the topic of how to become a pharmacy technician. She invites your questions, comments and freelancing job inquiries at her email address. A recent study conducted at the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia has found that sonohysterography (SHG) is a highly effective […]

11 March 2009 | medicine, science | No Comments

Two interviews

Recently I gave two interviews regarding my scientific research of medical blogs and the Health Blogs Observatory. The first one was conducted by Ed Silverman, a prize-winning journalist who used to maintain the extremely popular Pharmalot blog. He now contributes to the Association of Health Care Journalists blog, where the actual interview was published. The […]

6 March 2009 | internet, interview, medicine, science | 1 Comment

Science Museum London

If you happen to find yourself in London, be sure to visit the Science Museum. It is great for anybody who loves science in general, but also for those interested in medicine. There are a lot of things to see regarding medicine scattered around the vast spaces of this museum. On the ground floor you […]

10 November 2008 | medicine, science | No Comments

Why is iPhone perfect for doctors

I purchased my iPhone about six months ago and it has in many ways changed my life for the better. This is especially true regarding my work as a medical doctor. I believe that iPhone is a perfect gadget and that it can improve any physician’s performance. That is way I decided to present some […]

26 September 2008 | internet, iphone, medicine, science | 14 Comments