My Blog: A Nurse’s Voice
Prescriptions – How the System Works
Recently, President Trump made news with an Executive Order designed to decrease the cost of prescriptions for Americans. He told a story that articulates the problem best: A friend of mine who's a businessman, very, very, very top guy, most of you would have heard of...
Levels of Healthcare: Homecare to ICU
Many people appear truly confused about the various levels of healthcare available to people when they get sick. This blog will help end some of that confusion. Diagnosis ProvidersThere are several options for diagnosing medical problems. The best approach is to have...
Cholesterol, Saturated Fats & Statins
Recently there has been a great deal of controversy over saturated fat intake, elevated LDL cholesterol and the statin drugs to treat high levels. Does a fatty diet or high LDL cholesterol increase one’s risk for a heart attack and stroke? Should an individual take a...
Ivermectin: Potential Role in the Fight against Cancer
The purpose of this blog is to present information on topics that are under-reported in the news using an evidenced-based, scientific, approach to the content. Potential beneficial cutting edge but controversial information is a challenge to share. However, the reader...
Heart Attack Risk: Test to Determine Hidden Plaque Buildup
February is Heart Month, a time to consider one’s risk for a heart attack. The Non-contrast Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Score Screening test accurately detects subclinical (silent) buildup months or years before the heart attack may occur. However, few healthcare...
Lessons Shared from Knee Replacement Surgery: What You Should Know
Recently, my husband and I had total knee replacement surgeries… his left and my right. Even though I have a PhD in nursing I was stunned how much I didn’t know about it and wanted to share our lessons with you. Aging causes arthritis to develop, destroying the joint...