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Clinical Laboratory Procedures under Austere Conditions: Part III – Sample Preparation

Posted on June 15, 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. Thank you, Pete, for this practical … Continue reading →

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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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Week 11 – Question of the Week: What lab procedures are you preparing to provide at TEOTWAWKI?

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Week 11: 2011-05-19 Today I’m asking our professionals to consider this question: What lab procedures are you preparing to provide at TEOTWAWKI? Anyone else with opinions, questions, or concerns is invited to reply as well in the box below. Check back soon … 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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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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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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Thyroid disease – Hypothyroidism (low thyroid) – Part 4 of 5 – Herbal treatment

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

What is the role of herbal medicine in the treatment of hypothyroid disease?  I spent all afternoon looking into the question. In searching the traditional medical literature I could find no studies that substantiate herbal therapy.  It is unlikely such … Continue reading →

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Thyroid disease – Hypothyroidism (low thyroid) – Part 3 of 5 – Do you need medicine?

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Do you recognize the chemical structure to the left?  If you are hypothyroid, that’s what you’re probably taking:  levothyroxine, the primary thyroid hormone in humans.  No doubt your doctor prescribed this medication, but the question is why?  Were you overtly … Continue reading →

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Thyroid disease – Hypothyroidism (low thyroid) – Part 2 of 5

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

The following is excerpted from my upcoming book, Armageddon Medicine. Thyroid disease – Hypothyroidism (Low thyroid) In Part 1 of this series we discussed different types of hypothyroidism and how the diagnosis is made.  The current installment focuses on treatment considerations.    … Continue reading →

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