The inevitable has occurred. While there have been four patients with Ebola physically present somewhere in the United States at some point this summer, today it has been announced that for the first time, a patient has been diagnosed with Ebola in the country. This is an announcement of historical proportions. Never before has Ebola […]
Vancomycin – Fools Gold or the Holy Grail?
I’ve meant to write a post about the antibiotic vancomycin for many years. It is an antibiotic that has become a work-horse in so many hospitals. Many patients refer to it as “the powerful stuff”. Â Included in the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, the most important medicines needed in a basic health system, it […]
Everybody is Talking about Ebola these Days
There are several infections that I am naturally scared of. One of these is Ebola virus disease (Ebola hemorrhagic fever) caused by one of several strains of an Ebola virus. It isn’t the only virus capable of causing a hemorrhagic fever however. Lassa fever, Marburg virus fever, yellow fever, which used to cause epidemics in […]
Dark Clouds A Lifting
I rarely discuss finances but have been disturbed by the many stories of student loan debt in recent years. Most people realize that a medical education comes with great financial undertaking and indebtedness though I doubt most understand the delayed gratification required. After all, doctors are inherently rich! Are Student Loans Good Debt? I realize that […]
The Angry Patient
I think if I were a police officer and spoke about how I was abused by those I served, people would understand. It’s tough being a cop. You are not appreciated, you are vilified, and you are viewed as corrupt, yet all you ever wanted to do was to serve, protect, and help. If I […]
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