Monthly Archives: January 2011

Protected: Dental Anesthesia for Suturing Lip & Facial Wounds

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

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Why Armageddon Medicine?

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

What if the unthinkable happens? World War III? Total economic collapse? Worldwide plague? A 2012 asteroid collision? Biblical Armageddon? Continue reading →

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Rheumatoid arthritis – cost and treatment considerations

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Dr. Koelker discusses treatment options for rheumatoid arthritis. How to be your own doctor in 2012 and TEOTWAWKI / Armageddon. Continue reading →

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Welcome to Armageddon Medicine

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Welcome to Armageddon Medicine I started this blog in September 2010 as a service to all those interested in responsible preparation for the future.  An educator at heart, I enjoy sharing what I’ve learned about medicine over the past few … Continue reading →

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Is it safe to stockpile influenza medication?

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

 Here’s one good thing that came from the H1N1 epidemic . . .   Image via Wikipedia With the 2009 H1N1 influenza scare, the FDA issued  an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for two antiviral treatments, Tamiflu and Relenza.  Although as of 6/23/2010 … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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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