POCD- This is the term used when “gradma is not exactly the same person” after surgery. Yes, it is true that a few brain cells are knocked out each time you go under anesthesia. The stories about becoming more demented after anesthesia are not far fetched.There is intense research going on about this subject right [...]

This is one of those rare events- suddenly burning up while lying on the operating table. The reason this happens is because many combustible gases like high levels of oxygen and nitrous oxide ( laughing gas) are used during surgery and medical prodecures. Yes, once those drapes light up it can turn into an inferno real [...]

It’s a somber brew today.  Without the caffeinated enthusiasm of it’s usual posts, Medical Barista reports today on the death of actor Patrick Swayze.  Swayze died last night after battling pancreatic cancer since January of 2008.  Swayze was diagnosed already having metastatic disease, meaning the cancer had already spread to other parts of the body [...]

We all like our beaches like we like our coffee – hot, full-bodied, aromatic, and sans bacteria!  But hold on, a trip to the beach could be bad for your health…. The New York Times reports today that a recent survey conducted by researches at the University of Washington found Staphylococcus species of bacteria in [...]

 Some populations use abortions as a form of birth control. This is where our energy education about contraception should be targeted. Many women don’t realize the risk of getting their uterus scraped repeatedly. Each time  the uterus is scraped it thins out the layers inside. This is a set up for problems with a future pregnancy.  It is really disturbing [...]