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Clinical Laboratory Procedures under Austere Conditions: Part II – Light Microscopy

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

The following post on clinical laboratory procedures is contributed by Pete Farmer,  who holds advanced degrees in research biology and history, and is also an RN and EMT.  For Part I of the series, click HERE.  * * * As outlined in … Continue reading →

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Clinical Laboratory Procedures under Austere Conditions: Part I – Introduction

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

The following post on clinical laboratory procedures is contributed by Pete Farmer,  who holds advanced degrees in research biology and history, and is also an RN and EMT.  * * * Among the many unsung heroes and heroines of modern medicine are … Continue reading →

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Medical Preparedness Scenarios: Making Choices

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

The following post on medical preparedness is contributed by Pete Farmer,  who holds advanced degrees in research biology and history, and is also an RN and EMT.  Planning for the future means making choices, setting priorities, formulating educated judgments, and making predictions … Continue reading →

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Hitting the Wall: Legal, Ethical, and Logistical Barriers to Medical Preparedness

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

The following post on medical preparedness is contributed by Pete Farmer,  who holds advanced degrees in research biology and history, and is also an RN and EMT. * * *  Image via Wikipedia   You’ve done your research, rolled-up your sleeves and … Continue reading →

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Mental Health in Tough Times – Part II

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

The following is Part II of Mental Health in Tough Times, contributed by Peter Farmer, who holds advanced degrees in research biology and history, and is also an RN and EMT.  Please see Part II for the Introduction and Items … Continue reading →

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Protected: Wisdom Teeth – Advanced Treatment Options

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

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Impacted Wisdom Teeth . . . Answers for TEOTWAWKI

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Welcome to the Wonderful World of Wizzys So what are we going to do about impacted wisdom teeth in a world without dentists? Not to put too fine a point on it…Suffer. Let me explain. God felt that humans needed … Continue reading →

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Skilled Tradesmen as Public Health Experts: Or, why you should make friends with a good plumber…

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

The following is another post by our friend Pete Farmer,  who holds advanced degrees in research biology and history, and is also an RN and EMT. January 4, 2011     If you are at all interested in medical preparedness and … Continue reading →

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Mental Health in Tough Times – Part I

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

The following post on mental health concerns is contributed by Pete Farmer,  who holds advanced degrees in research biology and history, and is also an RN and EMT. * * * My mother told me ‘Fore she passed away Said … Continue reading →

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Abscessed Teeth – Where will they lead?

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Earlier today I was thinking about my patients who refuse to visit a dentist, for whatever reason.  Now and then they see or call me about a toothache, requesting an antibiotic until they can get to a dentist.  Amoxicillin usually … Continue reading →

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