GlassHospital

Show & Tell

glasshospital — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:43:03 +0000

Expert short video and interesting x-rays, too.

Horseshoes & Hand Grenades

glasshospital — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 12:32:50 +0000

Honorable mention!?!? Ay, caramba!

In Honor of the Day

glasshospital — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:49:08 +0000

You may remember a previous post in which I related the story of my conversations with two special men, both of whom had retired. One was a biochemist; the other a rabbi. Both lived through the civil rights movement. The rabbi marched in Selma, Alabama, among other places. Both men are now deceased. One of the treasures [...]

Touch me or Touch me not?

glasshospital — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 12:18:22 +0000

How vital is a doctor's touch?

Behind a Surgeon’s Mask

glasshospital — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 12:16:57 +0000

An inside look at the life and thoughts of one general surgeon.

Xmas Spirit….or Bah! Humbug?

glasshospital — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 13:32:39 +0000

You’re in your 30s. You work hard. You strive to master your craft. You support your extended family. You are liked by both your co-workers and boss. Problem: You unexpectedly become unhealthy–you find out your kidneys are failing. Solution: Regular kidney dialysis can keep you alive, by filtering toxins out of your blood. Problem: Dialysis [...]

Boomers 2012

glasshospital — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 15:14:11 +0000

I’m reposting an essay I wrote a year ago about aging in America. The baby-boomers have started turning 65. How will they (and the rest of us) find meaning in a youth-obsessed culture as we live healthier, longer lives? _________________ Happy New Year! Er, almost. A closing thought as 2010 2011 becomes history: In 2011, the [...]

Grand Rounds

glasshospital — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:38:13 +0000

Grand Rounds, Vol 8, No. 12

Hospital of Horror

glasshospital — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 11:27:23 +0000

They came seeking healing, not to perish in smoke.

Filling the void (… the young docs, vol. 2)

glasshospital — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 11:35:46 +0000

If there aren't enough docs to go around, who will see the patients? PLUS, now you can read GlassHospital adjusted to your mobile phone!