Unfortunately, in following the “fine” example of our president, while she knew the virus was approaching her state, she also failed to prepare. It’s one thing to say that a state of emergency isn’t warranted yet, and it’s another not to take advantage of the slow approach to put things in place to protect the state before it hits.
Category: Medicine
Isolation Sanity 4/10/20
Whether people understand why it should be so or not, there is likely to be a dramatic increase in depression because of isolation. It’s important to remember that there are ways to mitigate this depression.
A Slower Recovery 4/5/20
These corporations, no doubt hoping to rapidly gear back up, will discover that their own “self-regulating” policies will basically prevent this from happening.
Diet Cola 3/30/20
“Diabetic” is a frightening word to hear, especially with the known potential complications, and I heard it in a ten minute call with no further follow up. Yes, my doctor was an idiot.
George Nemethy 3/28/20
I take a deep breath, turn to him and introduce myself. I explain how I have his textbook and have read at least some of his papers and explained that I just wanted to say what an honor it is to be working with him. He smiled, looked at me and said
Early Lessons of the Coronovirus 3/23/20
Frequently I would say that there are no problems, only opportunities. Opportunities to learn, opportunities to rise, opportunities to do better. If you are somebody who needs to assign a purpose to everything that happens, I respectfully submit that learning is the purpose of the Coronavirus.
Household Disinfectants 3/20/20
If, indeed, you are out of sanitizers, what can you use? As a chemist, I think I can help you out with some common household products.
Disinfecting Products 3/19/20
The problem with disinfecting products is that they all are based on one simple fact; we heal and bacteria do not.
How men Think 3/11/20
I lived alone, was a much younger single man, so, of course, I was washing dishes, oh, how can I put this delicately? Let’s just say I was, oh, BUCK NAKED.
Spring Break 3/9/20
spring break is so important for the mental well-being of students. So, my personal wish is that they all have a happy, fun, exciting break and all return to us healthy, refreshed and ready to round out the year.
