Category: Medical
The Internet and health information.
The Internet is a wonderful resource and yet, if misused, it can contribute to a plethora of problems. This is especially true of health and medical related information. There is much health related information available online, a significant proportion of which is either suspect, or downright dangerous. Whilst I realize that governments and ‘big pharma’ [...]
Save a life for $3
Years ago I learnt First Aid during Army training. Decades later, the only bits I could recall easily were about Russian gas attacks and related First Aid procedures. I expect this is due in part to the subject being highly emotive. But CPR? I would have struggled to recall it; yet CPR skills are much [...]
Heart attack – self treatment in emergency. Tell your family and friends.
Here is a brief explanation of a technique which could one day save your life, or that of someone you know. I was sent it by a thoughtful relative (on my wife’s side – she has some wonderful family and that includes her mum!) The relative sent me a PowerPoint file. Not everyone is able [...]
Medical news – regrowing a severed finger.
This story is a fascinating account of how a man was able to regrow part of his finger. Besides being wonderful news with very positive implications for the future, some may view it as a good investment opportunity. The amazing ‘pixie dust’ made from pigs bladder that regrew a severed finger in FOUR weeks | [...]
