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Articles on essential medical topics

Thoughts on Disasters

The following post is contributed by Dan,  a wilderness guide, who has led teams of doctors and nurses on medical diaster response trips throughout the world.  What does a person who has “been there, done that” have to say? * … Continue reading

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What do you want to hear about?

We now have over 100 medical professionals on board who could help with readers questions. But what do you want to hear about? What questions have you always wanted to ask your own health care provider . . . but … Continue reading

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Medicine for a Desert Isle . . . or the End of the World

Going on vacation soon? Or expecting the end of the world, perhaps? If I moved to a desert island, what medicine would I, a family physician, take with me? It’s something I’ve pondered over the years. It’s easy to say … Continue reading

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Best Antibiotic Doses to Stockpile

After reading Seven Antibiotics to Stockpile and Why, readers have asked what dose of antibiotics to stockpile.  As a general rule, I suggest that you not request multiple strengths of a single medicine, as few if any doctors would agree … Continue reading

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Bioterrorism and Pandemic Influenza: Lessons from 2009

Weekly Online Radio Show Approximately 1:30 to 1:45 p.m. EST at www.wgcv.net – Click “Listen Live” to hear Doc Cindy with Gary Pozsik. This week’s interview:  Thursday, March 3, 2011 It’s a scary thing to hear the former key advisor … Continue reading

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It’s 2012 already – Part 5

This post is fifth in a series by Edward W. Pritchard.  To read more of his writings please visit: http://eddwardwpritchard.blogspot.com It’s 2012 already – part 5 fiction edward w pritchard Civilization again – I visit a city It’s hard for me to … Continue reading

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Expired Medications – Are They Safe? Are They Effective? – Part 2

  The following post, originally published at SurvivalBlog.com, includes a few minor corrections and additions regarding bioavailability of  generic medications.  * * *  Expired medications – are they safe?  Are they effective? In Part I of this series, I explained the definition of … Continue reading

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Diabetes and TEOTWAWKI – Part 1 – Herbal Treatments

  The following is excerpted from my upcoming book, Armageddon Medicine. What will diabetics do if medication becomes unavailable?  In the first in a series, Dr. Koelker discusses herbal therapy for diabetes. The American medical establishment is beginning to examine the … Continue reading

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Water in Adverse Environments (Part 3 of series)

Are you dying for a glass of water?  You may be if you don’t think ahead and prepare.  The following is third in a series by Peter Farmer, who holds advanced degrees in research biology and history, and is also … Continue reading

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History and Disaster Preparedness

  The following post on history and disaster preparedness is contributed by Pete Farmer,  who holds advanced degrees in research biology and history, and is also an RN and EMT.  Thank you, Pete, for this lesson from history. * * * … Continue reading

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