Brian A. Wells, MD, MS, MPH
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Apple Firmwares:
Note 1: When you download the required firmware below, you can shift-click (on PC) or option-click (on Mac) the Restore or Update Buttons in iTunes.
Note 2: Your browser may change the ipsw-file into a zip-file. In that case, just rename it to end in .ipsw and iTunes will accept it.
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iOS Jailbreaking is a process that allows devices running Apple’s iOS operating system (e.g. iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, and recently Apple TV) to gain full access (root access) to all features of the said operating system, thereby removing limitations imposed by Apple. Once jailbroken, iOS users are able to download additional applications, extensions and themes that are unavailable through the official App Store, via installers such as Cydia, one of a number of current means for older iPhones. A jailbroken iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch running iOS can still use the App Store and iTunes and other normal functions, such as making telephone calls.
Below is a consolidated list of every iOS device and the jailbreaking tool required for nearly every version of the firmware. To simplify the process, I recommend upgrading your device to the newest iOS version supported by the jailbreak prior to performing the jailbreak. For now (3/20/2011), stay away from version 4.3 as the jailbreak is not yet ready for release (with the exception of the Apple TV). Continue reading
Filed under: Apple iOS, Technology | Tagged: apple, apple tv, blackra1n, Cydia, greenpois0n, ios, ipad, iPhone, ipod, jailbreak, limera1n, spirit | 8 Comments »
The Voice of Reason on the Android Market
As some of you may know, the Android market is now open and browsable from the web at http://market.android.com. This is exciting because what was once proprietary to only Android users is now viewable by all!
Which brings me to the next point – Did you know that the VoR has it’s own Android application? That’s right. You can browse all the great iPhone articles, tutorials, medicine and political posts right from your Android tablet or phone. And the best part is, it’s free and always will be!
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Well, it’s a new month and it’s time for a new roundup of great apps for the jailbroken iPhone. The jailbreak scene continues to grow and talented developers continue to find ways to make the iPhone better and better. The apps below are just a few of the reasons why the iPhone remains the #1 smartphone and why any iPhone owner should strongly consider jailbreaking their device.
For those of you on iOS 4.2.1, an untethered jailbreak is now available via Greenpois0n. Mirrors are available at http://mirrors.ih8sn0w.com/ and http://claytonbraasch.com/greenpois0n/. Happy jailbreaking! Continue reading
Filed under: Apple iOS, Reviews, Technology | Tagged: app store, apple, apps, greenpois0n, ios, iPhone, ipod, jailbreak, limera1n, redsn0w | Leave a comment »
Through two stories and examples, this article portrays three morals: (1) Honesty in research and efficient allocation of resources makes for good public policy and respects citizen’s autonomy in their decisions regarding the acceptance or denial of care. (2) We should never underestimate the profit motive’s ability to interfere with what is in the best interests of the American people. (3) Keep an open mind and don’t be so quick to believe what you read, even if it is in JAMA or The New England Journal.
Filed under: Medicine, Politics | Tagged: america, anti-depressant, antidepressant, depression, error, government, Medicine, rand, research, science, statistics | Leave a comment »
These are the slides that go along with a talk I gave recently on psychiatric neuroimaging. It will probably be most interesting to medicine people since it requires some understanding of the brain’s function and neuroanatomy but I think it’s at the level where most anyone could get something out of it.
This presentation talks about why neuroimaging is important, diagnosis of mental illness, DSM-V v. DSM-IV TR and applications of neuroimaging to schizotypal personality disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD and bipolar disorder.
Anyway, if this is your thing – enjoy!
Filed under: Medicine, Presentations | Tagged: bipolar, brain, gyrus, neuroimaging, neurology, psychiatry, PTSD, radiology, schizophrenia, schizotypal | 1 Comment »
These are the slides that go along with a talk I gave recently on CT imaging in pregnancy. Specifically, the agenda for the talk is:
In this presentation, a background on radiation is given and indications for CT and clinical scenarios are discussed. Each slide provides journal references and helps weave the topic into a story that is both interesting and informative.
Presentation material taken from journals with overall theme based on lecture by Elliot K. Fishman, MD.
Filed under: Medicine, Presentations | Tagged: CT, imaging, Medicine, powerpoint, pregnancy, presentation, radiology | Leave a comment »
Greenpois0n
Well, it’s a new month and it’s time for a new roundup of great apps for the jailbroken iPhone. The jailbreak scene continues to grow and talented developers continue to find ways to make the iPhone better and better. The apps below are just a few of the reasons why the iPhone remains the #1 smartphone and why any iPhone owner should strongly consider jailbreaking their device.
For those of you on iOS 4.2.1, an untethered jailbreak is now available via Greenpois0n. At the moment, the untethered jailbreak software is only available for Mac (2/5/2011) but the guys behind greenpois0n have promised a Windows version will be available any day now. Good things come to those who wait.
UPDATE: 2/5/2011 8:49 PM – The Windows version has been released! It’s at http://www.greenpois0n.com. However, if you’re having trouble accessing the site, the files are mirrored at http://mirrors.ih8sn0w.com/ and http://claytonbraasch.com/greenpois0n/. Happy jailbreaking!
iPad with Greenpois0n untethered jailbreak for iOS 4.2.1
Without further adieu, let’s take a look at some apps: Continue reading
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Disclaimer: This post contains material on science. Science is built around theories, which are strongly supported by factual evidence. Everything in science should be approached with an open mind, studied carefully and critically considered.
“New knowledge leads us to recognize in the theory of evolution more than a hypothesis.” – Pope John Paul II
“Biology is the study of complicated things that give the appearance of having been designed for a purpose.” – Richard Dawkins, The Blind Watchmaker
“So powerful is the illusion of design, it took humanity until the mid-19th century to realize that it is an illusion.” – New Scientist, September 17, 2005, pg. 33
One would think that in the 21st century, in the most scientifically advanced country the world has ever seen, that evolution would be universally accepted and that science would be have long prevailed over unprovable belief. However, science once again finds itself under attack and a theory supported by multitudes of corroborating evidence is being questioned based on ideas supported by no evidence at all. I’m talking, of course, about Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection and the challenge mounted by Intelligent Design.
Filed under: Medicine, Personal/Life, Song | Tagged: big bang, biology, evolution, Medicine, physics, science, truth | 5 Comments »
We do big things.
From the earliest days of our founding, America has been the story of ordinary people who dare to dream. That’s how we win the future.
We are a nation that says, “I might not have a lot of money, but I have this great idea for a new company. I might not come from a family of college graduates, but I will be the first to get my degree. I might not know those people in trouble, but I think I can help them, and I need to try. I’m not sure how we’ll reach that better place beyond the horizon, but I know we’ll get there. I know we will.”
We do big things.
The idea of America endures. Our destiny remains our choice. And tonight, more than two centuries later, it is because of our people that our future is hopeful, our journey goes forward, and the state of our union is strong.
– President Barack Obama, State of the Union Address, January 25th, 2011
I’d like to say how much I love this country. I came from a small, rural town in Florida from loving parents who never went to college and still did a tremendous job providing for our family. My brother and I were among the first to get a college education in our family. In about a year, I’ll be a medical doctor and get to live my dream of helping others every day. In New York City, I get to spend time every weekend helping other people learn new job skills and achieve their dreams of a better life. That’s an extraordinary privilege and a great honor. I have always been proud of America and I wear an American flag pin on my white coat to show my pride in this country. Our best days are still ahead of us. It will take tremendous effort, courage, devotion and determination to achieve the goals we must achieve to remain competitive in the world economy. But, I remain hopeful we will prevail because, as President Obama said, we do big things.
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The Voice of Reason 