by Paul Ryan | Jul 10, 2024 | Ted's Take
They stay an ounce of the prevention is worth a pound of cure. Isn’t it the truth? In my early years, I lived in the City of Baltimore. We did not have much money, but we played outside with what we had available. We had a rubber ball (purchased for pennies) and a...
by Paul Ryan | Jun 4, 2024 | Ted's Take
There are many historians out there and they seem to get a lot of respect. They are asked about particular events or circumstances and often asked their take about what happened and when and why and how. But they weren’t there. They have no direct knowledge of the...
by Paul Ryan | May 21, 2024 | Ted's Take
It seems many folks today, especially younger workers, want to get credit for the work they do. That’s not all bad. Maybe they are trying to get promoted earlier than others. Maybe they are trying to get ahead. But it can get in the way of one’s professional and...
by Paul Ryan | May 7, 2024 | Ted's Take
Most of us don’t understand the process and scope of medical research – how it’s built or how it works. When we read about research findings and developments, it can feel distant and confusing. Why does research happen so slowly? How are research topics decided? Who...
by Paul Ryan | Apr 22, 2024 | Ted's Take
Money is what seems to drive things and money is what seems to drive organizations too. They all start with an overriding moral goal but after a while things often turn toward more money. In health care, there are tons of coalitions of hospitals are assembled. Why? To...
by Paul Ryan | Apr 11, 2024 | Ted's Take
When you’re a patient, you are kind of vulnerable. You have a problem, are often sketchy about what it is and the potential treatment or therapy needed. The bigger the problem, the more vulnerable you are. This makes you a perfect advocate. You need to do your...