Tag: medical

Colonoscopy….

Colonoscopy | Just finished mine. It's sort of a pain in the ass but it helps early detection of colon cancer which will let you live longer.  The prep the day before is seriously unpleasant though and I feel like I have a hangover from the anesthesia....

TENS Unit ????

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia | I was transcribing an inventory this morning and one of the items call out was a "TENS Unit". LOL, I just had to find out what it was; it is a medical electrical device for pain. I learn something new nearly everyday.....

Alzheimer’s research….

Prevention of Alzheimer's Can Alzheimer's be prevented? It's a question that continues to intrigue researchers and fuel new investigations. There are no clear cut answers yet — partially due to the need for more large-scale studies — but promising research is under way. The Alzheimer's Association continues to fund studies exploring the influence of mental … Continue reading Alzheimer’s research…. →

PLoS Blogs has been set up to bring a se …

PLoS Blogs has been set up to bring a select group of independent science and medicine bloggers together with the editors and staff who run our blogs. Our independent network is made up of writers who love science and medicine, and scientists and physicians that love to write. Here, you’ll find an equal mix of … Continue reading PLoS Blogs has been set up to bring a se … →

Here’ some good news for “boomers”; w …

Here' some good news for "boomers". We are semi-immune to H1N1 flu.... People born before 1957 were exposed to ancestors of the new pandemic virus, which are in a lineage that goes back to the notorious H1N1 virus that touched off the raging pandemic of 1918-19. That's why people older than 52 are likely to … Continue reading Here’ some good news for “boomers”; w … →

The Doctor (actually Nurse Practitioner) told me to cut it out with the OTC meds and Diet Coke; said I was doing good on my weight loss program but I do need to keep at it....

update…..

I have a doctor appointment this morning before work; also been harboring a head cold for the past couple days. Hoping the cold recedes 'cause the baby is coming to visit this weekend.

important info that we all should know…

Strokes are bad news; they can kill you or mess you up real bad ! If caught early and treated promptly the damage can be greatly reduced. Here is some useful information about stroke and how to recognize a stroke in progress.... STROKE: Remember the 1st Three Letters....S.T.R. STROKE IDENTIFICATION: During a BBQ, a friend … Continue reading important info that we all should know… →