“Ask the Surgeon” - By David M. Jenkins, MD, FACS What types of thyroid problems require surgery? The thyroid gland is a butterfly shaped gland located in the base of the neck just below the Adam’s apple. It is part of the endocrine (gland) sy...
Seeing things again, for the first time
- By Dr. Chris Duke This past week, I took a little time away from the usual daily activities and enjoyed the beach of our Gulf. With all that has happened since the BP tragedy four weeks ago, it has made many of us ...
Another lame blame game after disaster
By Sid Salter Back in 2005, the political left sought to blame the George W. Bush administration for his inability to compensate for decades of problems that left New Orleans vulnerable to catastrophic flooding ...
Just How Do Flea Control Products Kill Fleas? By Dr. Chris Duke Last week, I shared with readers how veterinarians deal with the flea bite “itch”. Now that the real summery-type weather is upon us, it is imperative that we keep our pets on ongoing, monthly fle...
Congressman Taylor Responds to the Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico May 3, 2010 (Washington, DC) – On Saturday May 1, 2010, Congressman Taylor had his first look at the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The initial reports in the media from the National Oceanic and...
“Ask the Surgeon” By David M. Jenkins, MD, FACS How can I avoid getting ulcers in my stomach? Ulcers are sores on the inside of the stomach or first part of the small intestine (duodenum). The medical term for this condition is “peptic ulcer...
It must be May. Azaleas have burned off for the most part, I’m starting to feel the humidity, and I’m seeing a dog or cat itch every hour or so. So what if I see live fleas on the pet upon i...
Spring has sprung. The grass has riz'. I wonder where the birdies is? -- Ogden Nash Every year around this time, I am moved to take a picture of the view from the window ...
As always, I have a topic on my mind mainly because it beat up on me clinically this past week. While cardiomyopathy may not be something we diagnose in veterinary practice every day, it tend...
By the calendar, spring is finally here. The temperatures aren’t cooperating, though. Highs in the 70’s and lows in the 40’s aren’t very good for plants. But if you have low lying areas arou...
Okay, I made it… turned 60 last year. Didn’t think it would ever happen…snuck up on me while I was busy working, raising a family, and worrying about the bills. I still wear jeans (just not… ...