Monthly Archives: March 2011

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

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

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

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

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

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

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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