Robert Sapolsky, writing in Discovery magazine, tells how “Type A” personalities caught the attention of doctors (thanks to Douwe Widders for bringing this to our attention.): Friedman told me about the discovery of the type A link. It was the mid-1950s, and he and Rosenman were having an unexpected problem with their successful cardiology practice: […]
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Maggot medicine basics, for when and if
Mark Benecke, perhaps the world’s most colorful forensic entomologist (and maybe the only one who is also the main character in a play) digs up the US Army’s advice about using maggots medically: From the US ARMY SPECIAL FORCES MEDICAL HANDBOOK, ST 31-91B, Chapter 22 “PRIMITIVE MEDICINE,” Section 3: “MAGGOT THERAPY FOR WOUND DEBRIDEMENT.” 22-3. […]
New source of medical infotainment: PR-USE
The PR-USE.net web site appears to be a source of ambient information about medicine and the people who practice in or near it. (Thanks to investigator Ivan Oransky for bringing this to our attention.) Here are some of its wares: “Dr. Anil Potti Enjoys Volunteering and Spending Time With His Family During His Free Time” […]
Fiegel’s Simulated Cough Machine
Professor Fiegel displays her simulated cough machine (SCM): If you’d like a close, personal look at the simulated cough machine, get in touch with Professor Jennifer Fiegel at her lab at the University of Iowa.