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It’s 2012 already – Part 3

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

This post is third in a series by Edward W. Pritchard.  To read more of his writings please visit: http://eddwardwpritchard.blogspot.com * * * it’s 2012 already – Part 3 fiction edward w pritchard   Image via Wikipedia Many disaster movies in … Continue reading →

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The Physiology of Water and Fluid Balance (Part 2 of series)

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

  The following is second in a series contributed by Pete Farmer,  who holds advanced degrees in research biology and history, and is also an RN and EMT.  * * * Having examined the physical and chemical properties of water … Continue reading →

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The Challenges of Medical Preparedness in a High-Tech Age

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

The following post is contributed by Pete Farmer,  who holds advanced degrees in research biology and history, and is also an RN and EMT.  In the first of a series, he raises a number of issues that other readers may … Continue reading →

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It’s 2012 already – Part 2

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

This post is second in a series by Edward W. Pritchard.  To read more of his writings please visit: http://eddwardwpritchard.blogspot.com/   * * * It’s 2012 already – Part 2   If the social order is catastrophically interrupted in America … Continue reading →

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It’s 2012 already – Part I

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

Image by Patrick Strandberg via Flickr   The following entry is submitted by Edward W. Pritchard. To enjoy more of his writings, please visit: http://eddwardwpritchard.blogspot.com/   * * *   its 2012 already-part 1     What would you carry out … Continue reading →

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Trench Mouth and TEOTWAWKI

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Our friendly tooth doctor was inspired to write this after the Buckeyes beat Michigan.  * * *  As I have been thinking about what a dentist can add to a discussion of health care after a serious disruption of civilization, … Continue reading →

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What if no dentist is available? Lessons from prisoners of war

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

    Another guest blog post from our friendly prepper tooth doctor.    Makes me want to visit my own dentist ASAP.  * * *  Let’s imagine that our worst imaginations of the future economic/political/societal collapse come true.  We are in our “undisclosed … Continue reading →

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Survival Basics: The Chemical and Physical Properties of Water

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

The following technical article is kindly contributed by Pete Farmer, as a background for further practical considerations regarding water in extreme environments and medical preparedness.  * * * “When the well is dry, we know the worth of water.” Benjamin Franklin, Poor … Continue reading →

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Horse and Buggy Dentistry

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

  This blog post is contributed by a dentist colleague, who has offered to submit a series of posts about dental options when no dentist is around.  Thats, wh2thdr, for a look into the past . . . and possibly … Continue reading →

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Egypt 911 . . . and other thoughts

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

Musings from a contributing dentist, Wade Hampton, tooth doctor. * * * Dentistry the way that I practice is an interesting experience. I really only schedule one patient at a time and if they do not show, I am free … Continue reading →

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