I have not added anything new to this blog in two months because I haven’t had the time to dedicate towards it. Maintenance of a blog is not an easy thing. I have this blog for ten years and it takes time, effort and dedication to maintain. It’s not as simple as just writing what…
Tag: Medicine
Second Look Sunday: Don’t Let Another Good Dog Die Needlessly
Originally posted January 3, 2014 Originally posted over at Mrs Skeats blog This page is set up as a memorial and as a legacy for Joe- Boy, a lovely collie dog rescued by us and loved by us until a freak accident took him away. We intend to stop as many people as we can,…
What Is The One Main Thing That Made Me Thrive Despite My Prognosis With Cardiac Sarcoidosis?
This is an “Ask Me Anything About My Life With Sarcoidosis Post”. For more information on these post, please click on the logo at the end of this post. The following question was emailed to me by a reader that wished to remain anonymous: Q: ”Basil, you claim that when you were first diagnosed with…
Have You Ever Wondered Who Is Paying For All Of This?
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How Did I Get Sarcoidosis?
“How did you get sarcoidosis?” Is the first question posted to me by Alec on the new feature on this blog, Ask Me About My Life With Sarcoidosis. That is a very interesting question that I posed to my doctor when I was first diagnosed in 2006 and since my first involvement with the disease…
First Official ATS Practice Guidelines For Sarcoidosis – Scienmag
After so many years, it is good to see that positive steps are being taken towards education of doctors about sarcoidosis. First official ATS practice guidelines for Sarcoidosis cover diagnosis and detection – Scienmag: Latest Science and Health News — Read on scienmag.com/first-official-ats-practice-guidelines-for-sarcoidosis-cover-diagnosis-and-detection/
Coronavirus Might Attack the Brain, Too – Elemental
Early analyses of Covid-19 patients in January told of the most common symptoms: fever, cough, and difficulty breathing. More diagnosed cases and research revealed less common symptoms, such as neurological ones. — Read on elemental.medium.com/coronavirus-might-attack-the-brain-too-21ea92a39c04
Simple Solution To Ease The Spread Of Coronavirus
A short video on how the Chzech Republic slowed down the spread of Coronavirus ©️2020 Basil Rene. All Rights Reserved
Plaquenil, Used For Sarcoidosis Is Unproven And Risky In The Treatment Of COVID-19
Trump and experts are in disagreement about the use of plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) as an effective treatment for COVID-19. Experts warn about taking the drug preemptively due to it’s dangerous side effects especially as it has not been proven effective as yet. Read on at https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2020/03/19/coronavirus-chloroquine-can-have-deadly-side-effects/2882242001/
How The Corona Virus Attacks Your Body
This short informative video explains how the corona virus – COVID19 – attacks your body.
8 Things People Diagnosed With Coronavirus Want You To Know | HuffPost Life
People with COVID-19 share what they’ve learned from dealing with the virus over the last few weeks. — Read on http://www.huffpost.com/entry/living-with-coronavirus-diagnosed_l_5e77a00dc5b62f90bc4c9f3a
What Is Social Distancing? How To The Stop The Coronavirus Spread.
Staying away from crowded places may be driving some people up the wall. Will social distancing really help stop the spread of the covid-19 virus? Here’s how a 2009 flu outbreak in Mexico, and a 1918 parade in Philadelphia, may hold some answers for how to stop the spread of COVID-19. — Read on http://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/davidmack/social-distancing-coronavirus
Second Look Sunday: “Frustration Of Forgetting”
Originally posted June 12, 2013 Today I lost my keys. I keep my house and work keys on a separate key chain from my car keys and I could not find them. The thing is, I remember having them in my hand walking to the car yesterday, but after that, nothing. I looked everywhere and…
Renowned Microbiologists Explain the Coronavirus | Inside Mount Sinai
Renowned Microbiologists Explain the Coronavirus | Inside Mount Sinai — Read on inside.mountsinai.org/blog/renowned-microbiologists-explain-the-coronavirus/
Xeljanz (Tofacitinib) Might Be Successful In Treating Sarcoidosis – Sarcoidosis News
Xeljanz is a partial inhibitor of the JAK enzyme that has been used off-label for the treatment of sarcoidosis and is being studied in clinical trials. — Read on sarcoidosisnews.com/xeljanz-tofacitinib/
New advances in the management of pulmonary sarcoidosis | The BMJ
New advances in the management of pulmonary sarcoidosis | The BMJ This is a bit of a dry read. Very medical journal, but it’s informative. — Read on http://www.bmj.com/content/367/bmj.l5553
Do Face Masks Really Protect You From Getting Sick?
The flu vaccine is only 35% effective. A face mask can be 80% effective. Personally I don’t get the flu shot and am seriously considering wearing face masks when I ho out. Experts explain if medical face masks work against illnesses like the Wuhan coronavirus. — Read on http://www.huffpost.com/entry/do-face-masks-prevent-virus_l_5e304a13c5b6ce51a4ec0a09
The Weekend Revisit Of: The Power Of Social Media
A funny thing happened yesterday. In my last post I wrote about my medication being denied by the insurance company. I also tweeted about it, and I received a tweet from Aetna saying that they would like to review the case once more. They weren’t willing to review the case when my doctor appealed the decision,…
The Weekend Revisit Of: Did You Say I Don’t Look Like Arnold?
I have experienced quite of few changes with the development of sarcoidosis and the accompanying conditions of heart failure and pulmonary hypertension. I put on 30 pounds, a lot of my muscle definition has gone and now my doctor tells me I am starting to develop Gynecomastia. Yep, I am getting man boobs, and with the…
The Weekend Revisit Of: Medication Denied!
The other day I went to the pharmacy to collect my medications and was told my insurance company, Aetna, decided that they will no longer be covering my prescription for Diovan, a medication used for heart failure patients. I am on Diovan for 7 years now and all of a sudden Aetna decided not to…
The Weekend Revisit Of: Being Cautious Is Not The Same As Mysophobia
I am germacautious. Yep, I made up that word. I think anyone that were to live with my wife and me for a while, and had to live by our rules would probably think we are a bit off our rockers. But I think this is what has helped me stay “healthy” for all this time….
The Weekend Revisit Of: Sleep, Why Do You Evade Me?
I was in bed at 12:30 last night. That’s an early night for me. I was tired and I hit the sack, closed my eyes and – nothing. I could not fall asleep. I tossed and I turned until I looked at the clock and it was 2:00 am. I decided I would read some…
Sarcoidosis May Be Treated with Mycophenolate Mofetil, Small Study Says
Given its good safety profile and lack of lung toxicity, some sarcoidosis patients have been successfully treated with MMF as a corticosteroid-sparing agent when needed. — Read on sarcoidosisnews.com/2019/10/07/mycophenolate-mofetil-may-be-effective-as-alternative-sarcoidosis-treatment-small-study-suggests/
The Weekend Revisit Of: Panic Attack Number One
Yesterday I went to the lab, which is in a nearby Hospital to do my monthly blood work up. Yesterday was six vials. I should start selling the stuff. It’s embarrassing that I know everyone in the lab on a first name basis. Anyhow, as I was walking through the hospital I saw some signs…
Existing drug may extend life with congestive heart failure – Futurity
Preclinical studies show that a common blood pressure medication called Aliskiren can prevent fluid retention and muscle wasting in patients with congestive heart failure [which can be brought on by cardiac sarcoidosis] — Read on http://www.futurity.org/aliskiren-medication-heart-failure-2182152-2/
The Importance of Boosting the Immune System – Sarcoidosis News
The immune system removes toxins from the body, staves off infections, and helps in the fight against illness. For someone with a chronic health condition, the immune system is already compromised and working overtime. Thus, boosting the immune system is especially important during cold and flu season — Read on sarcoidosisnews.com/2019/09/25/immune-system-boost-natural-remedies-lifestyle/
The Weekend Revisit of: “The Prednisone Demon Revisited”
I wrote about him before, singing my song of impatience with he that causes the impatience, being angry with he that causes the anger. Yes, my old nemesis, the Prednisone Demon. He has been in my life for six years now, sometimes being a strong influence and at times, just sitting in the background, waiting….
The Weekend Revisit Of: “Can You Awake Sleeping Beauty?”
I wrote about my experiences with memory loss and my meds. One of the problems I have is that if I don’t set an alarm, I will forget to take my medication. I worked it out now so that I take my medications three times a day, 9 AM, 3PM and 9PM. I take…
