This is going to hurt I recently finished reading “This is going to Hurt” by Adam Kay.  This book is a collection of diary entries and anecdotes written by a former British NHS OB/GYN.  It documents his medical career from the time he started post medical school training up until the time that he […]

I could never develop the taste for diet soft drinks.  If it wasn’t the real thing, then I didn’t want it.  I know, regular soft drinks are loaded with sugar and aren’t good for you either.  There is just something about that carbonated burn that is thirst quenching and satisfying.  Water is good but I […]

When the snow falls, winter in Western Kentucky can be absolutely beautiful!  I captured this majestic animal on a trail cam after a recent snow event. I also have a venison recipe here.

It is frightfully cold outside.  The base temperature, along with the wind chill, produces an ideal environment for cold injuries.  I have already discussed frostbite.  I think it is important to mention another temperature based issue…Hypothermia. Hypothermia Hypothermia is the lowering of the core body temperature below 95 degrees F (35 C).  This represents the […]

This a condition called: Hemolacria – This means “crying Blood”  Hemolacria is not a common condition but can periodically be seen.  It usually occurs from local irritation in the eye or lids.  It can range from blood tinged tears to full ranged bleeding.  Treatment is aimed at eliminating the cause. Reference of above photo The […]

Frostbite is the best known cold related illness/injury.  It is common, but for the most part, completely preventable.  I felt the need to put this out there as we are about to have another blast of Artic weather.  Here is what you should know.: Frostbite Frostbite is freezing of the skin and underlying tissues.  It […]

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month Glaucoma Awareness Month What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that result in increased pressure in the eye.  This damages the optic nerve.  Glaucoma is one of the leading cause of blindness today.  It generally strikes as one ages but can occur at any time.  The […]

More and more in the news there are reports of illness and injury brought about by injestion or exposure to household medications.  Medications are toxic substances (both prescription and OTC) and must be dealt with appropriately.  I would guest that most people have cabinets or drawers containing unwanted medications.  Just throwing them out can lead […]

I just wanted to give everyone a heads up.  I have not posted in a while.  I have been very busy with this startup!  It now seems to be rolling!  The buildout on the location has begun, I have acquired financing and began purchasing needed equipment.  We have started taking applications for a receptionist position.  […]

Panic in Level 4: Cannibals, Killer Viruses and Other Journeys to the Edge of Science by Richard Preston I think I liked it. There were some parts that didn’t really click for me, esp. the stories of the Unicorn tapestry and the semi-biography of Craig Venter. These stories didn’t really seem to fit with the […]