Five must-do’s when a loved one is ill Rule No. 1: Don’t be afraid to interveneRule No. 2: Ask questions until you understand the answerRule No. 3: Remember that you know things the doctors don’tRule No. 4: Temper your loved one’s enthusiasm for quick fixesRule No. 5: Scope out the nurses Article via…
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T Cells attacking cancer cells
This is a cool video that I received about TCells attacking rapidly dividing cancer cells:
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Notable numbers
Notable numbers 98,987 – Number of US deaths in which hospital- acquired infections are a contributing factor. This is 2x the number of deaths due to car accidents annually in the US. 12,000 – The estimated annual number of health care associated S. aureus blood stream infections in the US. Beginning in 2007 Medicare will…
“BMTs suck eggs, but it will be worth it… I guess.”
Conner Smith is at day 21 post transplant, he is 13 years 3 months old and he had NEMO deficiency. This from his parents blog: This morning Conner said, “BMTs suck eggs, but it will be worth it… I guess.” Needless to say, Conner isn’t feeling like his normal perky self. He had a very rough…
IDF guide for Nurses
New Guide for Nurses IDF Guide for Nurses on Immune Globulin Therapy IDF is pleased to announce the availability of the new, updated and expanded, IDF Guide for Nurses on Immune Globulin Therapy. In response to new advances and treatments, our Nurse Advisory Committee revised the popular guide which was originally developed in 2004. This…
Safe drinking water everywhere
This is a cool gadget used to purify water. SteriPEN™ is the only portable water purifier that uses ultraviolet (UV) light to destroy waterborne microbes. Whether your source is a woodland brook or an overseas hotel tap, SteriPEN purifies clear water by destroying viruses, bacteria and protozoa–including Giardia and Cryptosporidium–in seconds. Carry a SteriPEN to…
World’s smallest ultrasound device
Cool! From Siemens The world’s smallest ultrasound device for initial diagnosis in emergency situations September 1, 2007 | Acuson P10, is a hand-held device intended for complementary initial diagnostic care and triage, particularly in cardiology, emergency care and obstetrics. .It is poised to change the physical exam by providing immediate information to health care providers…
Happy Birthday Jack
Jack Hagelin September 4, 2002 – March 27, 2007 This from Charlotte, Jack’s Mom: We have now realized that we no longer want to mourn Jack’s life but really want to celebrate it. So here is the plan, tomorrow is Jack’s 5th birthday and we are asking you to celebrate with us by wearing blue…