Amputation

Randy Donais has finally published his second book Soul Searcher (Xlibris, 2017) more than five years after his spectacular first novel hit the shelves. Work on the sophomore effort was lagging due to the author’s type 2 diabetes and eventual amputation. For readers who want to know what’s up with Tully Greenwood after he reformed (in Change for the Bettor), the long wait is over – and worth it. Soul Searcher opens with Tully’s former guardian and now best friend Fr. Rene Vondereau, who gives…

BRIEFING: DIABETES AMONG BLACK, LATINO, AND NATIVE AMERICAN POPULATIONS TO: CHAIR, SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON HEALTH DISPARITIES, NC GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM: JANEL GRANT, DATE: SEPTEMBER 19, 2015 Executive Summary The burden of diabetes is more prevalent among minorities than the white population. While minorities are more likely than whites to be diagnosed with diabetes, the rates of difficulties differ by disease and minority group. Diabetes is detrimental among the Black, Latino, and Native…

limbs from diabetes complication before they can have a chance to undergo any treatment. Filomena Paul died at age 55, five years after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. One year after knowing about her disease, Filomena had her first limb amputation, and consequently, Filomena’s health quickly declined.…

Many countries thought the war saw it as national glory. France and Germany for example each had their own benefits for their countries. Some had vast armies and others had a very connected railroad system. There was a new weapon that would change the face of the war and many thought, that it was a quick victory and that was the machine gun that shot 600 bullets per minute and would annihilate anyone that came into its path. Another development in war was trench warfare. It was not a pleasant…

Complications of male circumcision over 10 years: A single center experience. Abstract: Introduction: Circumcision is the oldest and the most commonly performed surgical procedure all over the world for religious, ritual or medical purposes. It is a relatively safe procedure with a low overall complication rate. The aim of the study is to review the complications of male circumcision and how to avoid. Methods: Retrospectively we reviewed our institutional data base for all males operated in or…

When we hear the word cancer, our hearts automatically sink into our stomachs. Now, imagine you are just a child and your parents are told you have Osteosarcoma. This is a type of cancer that is most commonly found in those between the ages of 10 to 20 years old, and often found in the long bones of the body; thigh, shin, or humerus (“Types of Childhood Cancer” 2015). Keep in mind that the cancer can vary with each child. Osteosarcoma can be detected by a child being in severe pain and the…

What is a hero? What qualities do you need to be one? Do you need to save a city from death or massacre? Or can you just do a simple act of kindness? According to “The Psychology of Heroism,” it can be both. Its called “big H” and “little h” heroism. The difference is that big H heroism could include big risks, like being sent to prison, dying, or other serious outcomes. Little h heroism could be everyday things like volunteering, being kind, and other things that may not include risks. Dennie…

themselves. There are many definitions of self-mutilation. Another definition is that self-mutilation is self-inflicted physical harm severe enough to cause tissue damage done without suicidal intent. Major self-mutilation includes eye enucleation and amputation of limbs or genitals. Minor self-mutilation includes self-cutting and self-hitting. You can’t help but wonder why something of this nature would be a trend on the rise. There are a lot…

Leg Stolen Out of Locked Car An $8,000 artificial leg was stolen from a man’s car was reported yesterday, police said. Roy Jones was having lunch at Shoney’s restaurant in Louisville yesterday when his car was broken into and his leg stolen. When Jones reported the incident, he said the back door was open and the glove compartment had been gone through. The leg had been in a package on the floor and when he came back 30 minutes later it was gone. Jones said he had locked his car, but the…

For purposes of revascularization, PVD is considered in terms of inflow (aortoiliac) and outflow (infrainguinal) occlusive disease. Revascularization options for these patients are open surgery which includes endarterectomy, bypass surgery, or extra-anatomic bypass [axillofemoral bypass and percutaneous endovascular repair. Aortoiliac and aortofemoral bypass procedures are associated with 74% to 95% 5-year patency rates, respectively, which are comparable but not superior to percutaneous…