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Articles on essential medical topics

Quick answers to reader’s questions

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

A few quick answers, details will take some research 09/24/2010     Yesterday’s questions covered a gamut of medical conditions, but can be broken down into several categories.  Here are a few prelimary answers, but each one deserves more attention, … Continue reading →

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Expired medications – are they safe? Interview with Dr. Koelker

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

Live interview with Dr. Koelker today at 1:30 p.m. EDT on Health, Wealth, and Happiness with Gary Pozsik. Listen live online at www.wgcv.net http://broadcasturban.net/player/wgcv/player.htm

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Free Medical Downloads for Treating Yourself

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

If you’re worried you may end up where there is no doctor,  you’re not alone.  For Americans, this is largely a concern of the future.  For Third World countries, it’s a problem today. The Hesperian Foundation has several publications available for free download … Continue reading →

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Medical Quarantine – Protecting Your Family from Infection

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Plague.  Yellow fever.  Cholera.  Diphtheria.    Diseases which evoke images of death and despair.   Though less likely to transmit a fatal illness, would you open your door to someone with hepatitis, strep throat, or methacillin-resistant staph?  What about a person … Continue reading →

Posted in Acute diseases, Education, Immunization, Medical archives, Preparation, Public health, Vaccination, Waste disposal | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Stocking Stuffers for a Belated Christmas

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

Sorry about the delay . . . I fell off Santa’s sleigh 1.  Primatene Mist – Wonder about treating an asthma or severe allergy attack if no doctor is around?  It’s amazing that this epinephrine inhaler is available over the … Continue reading →

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How to Remove Dental Braces

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

A reader has asked how to remove dental braces in case of emergency.  Is there a danger of fracturing a healthy tooth?  How can the clasps be removed?  What about removing the extra glue?    I submitted the question to our … Continue reading →

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Safe Needle and Sharps Disposal

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

Our friendly Tooth Doctor shares this post on needle disposal when standard sharps disposal is unavailable.  (He also mentions that in times of scarcity we may want to save and reuse needles and scalpels after careful sterilization.)  * * * One … Continue reading →

Posted in Contributors, Dental, Diabetes Mellitus Type II, Equipment, Immunization, Medical archives, Sharps disposal, Vaccination, W Hampton - Tooth Doctor | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

It’s 2012 already – Part 8

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

This post is eighth in a series by Edward W. Pritchard.  To read more of his writings please visit: http://eddwardwpritchard.blogspot.com    It’s 2012 already – part 8 fiction Copyright © 2010 Edward W. Pritchard   My exposure to Armageddon began long … Continue reading →

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Post-Apocalyptic World Medical Book List by WolfBrother

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

The following suggestions are contributed by a reader under the name WolfBrother.  Thanks, WB.  Readers with additional ideas are encouraged to contribute. – Doc Cindy * * * The PAW (Post-Apocalyptic World) medical book list I give to folks is: … Continue reading →

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Ten Essential OTC Medications to Stockpile

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

 Are over-the-counter (OTC) drugs really worth stockpiling?  As a family physician my answer is a resounding yes.  Most of the following were actually prescription medications when first released.  (In higher dosages, several still are.)  Although other OTC drugs are worth … Continue reading →

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