Category Archives: Medical archives

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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Nuclear fallout and harvesting thyroid tissue

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

A curious reader asks: Does your book address the possibility of a nuclear fallout situation?  I have Graves disease and very little functioning thyroid left.  How would nuclear fallout affect harvesting supplemental thyroid from exposed animals? The self-study course, HYPOTHYROIDISM … Continue reading →

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Week 7 – Question of the Week: What critical care may be accomplished at home?

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Week 7 – 2011-04-21 Today I’m asking our professionals to weigh in on the question:  What critical care may be accomplished at home? We have a number of ICU nurses, EMTs, and physicians on board, whose opinions should be quite interesting. … Continue reading →

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Watch Dogs and Precious Pooches – don’t forget about Snoopy

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Dwight, one of our veterinary colleagues, sent me a pamphlet on the military working dog that includes a list of references animal-lovers may want to add to their survival bookshelf.  Anyone with working dogs, watch dogs, or beloved pets will … Continue reading →

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Radiation disaster – is the U.S. ready?

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

In a word: NO. In light of the recent Japanese nuclear disaster, the American Medical Association has issued a special report on Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness.  Ordinarily this publication would be reserved for dues-paying AMA members, but the … 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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Herbal Medicine – Start with the Science

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Herbal medicine – fact or fiction? How does one separate the truth from the hype?  Most of what you find online is anecdotal evidence.  Can you trust someone who is trying to make a sale?  It’s one thing to believe … 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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Week 6 – Question of the Week: Should medication be rationed at TEOTWAWKI? How and why?

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Week 6:  2011-04-14  Today I’m asking our professionals to weigh in on the question:  Should medication be rationed at TEOTAWKI?  How and why? You, too, are welcome to post your responses and questions below.  Check back soon and see what our … 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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