Monday 10 December 2018

Top Cameras for Beginners


A physician based in Middletown, Maryland, Dr. Robert VandenBosche practices adult medicine for Ascension at Seton Medical Group. He accepted this role from the position of director of immediate care services at Frederick Memorial Hospital and Monocacy Health Partners, LLC. In his free time, Dr. Robert VandenBosche enjoys photography and won the 500px Amateur Photographer Award in both 2017 and 2018.

Below are several of the top cameras for beginning photographers:

Nikon D3300
Despite being releases in 2014, the Nikon D3300 has remained a popular camera choice for beginners. This is likely because it offers great image quality and a guide mode to help new photographers. However, the 24-megapixel camera does not offer as many connectivity options other cameras, thus making image transfers more difficult.

Canon Rebel T6i
Complete with a great touchscreen and wi-fi connectivity options, the Canon T6i shoots video at 30 frames per second (FPS) and pictures at five FPS. Beyond that, it offers automatic, semi-automatic, and manual controls so photographers can continue with this camera as they become more familiar with DSLR cameras.

Fuji X-T 10
A 16.3 megapixel camera, the Fuji X-T 10 is perfect for beginning adventure and travel photographers. The small camera has a tilting screen and is capable of shooting images at a rate of eight FPS and recording 1080p videos. However, since this Fuji does not have a screen that fully articulates, it’s not ideal for shooting video.

Thursday 29 November 2018

Strategies for Preventing Muscle and Joint Injuries for Athletes


Dr. Robert VandenBosche, a respected Middletown, Maryland-based physician, has held high-level administrative roles and directorships at health care facilities across the state. Formerly the chief physician and medical director of three urgent care centers operating under Frederick Memorial Hospital and Monocacy Health Partners, LLC, Dr. Robert VandenBosche is experienced in a variety of specialties, including sports medicine. 

Sports medicine physicians often treat athletic injuries resulting from tears in the ligaments or muscles. One way to lower the risk of sprains and pulls is to include a warm-up routine before starting any type of exercise. Warm-ups like gentle stretching increase flexibility in the body’s muscle fibers and improve blood flow. Runners and other endurance athletes should build up their workout intensity slowly to avoid overexerting a muscle or ligament. 

Fitness enthusiasts and athletes can also protect their joints by allowing fatigued muscles to properly recuperate. Some effective tactics for countering muscle fatigue include staying hydrated, taking protein supplements, and observing a 24-hour rest period between intensive exercise sessions.

Friday 26 October 2018

Alaska-Based Family Physician Is New AAFP President


Robert VandenBosche, MD, of Middletown, Maryland, serves as a primary care physician at Seton Medical Group. Active in his field, Dr. Robert VandenBosche belongs to the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). 

The sole medical society dedicated exclusively to primary care, AAFP recently announced that longtime member John S. Cullen, MD, has taken leadership of the organization as of October 10, 2018. Dr. Cullen brings considerable experience in family medicine to his role as AAFP president. Over the past 25 years, he has practiced in Valdez, Alaska. He is also the director of emergency medical services at Providence Valdez Medical Center. 

Committed to medical education, Dr. Cullen maintains a post as a clinical professor at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College. Dr. Cullen holds degrees from the University of California, San Diego, and the University of Arizona College of Medicine.