ISSN-1059-6518 Volume 26 Number 3 A NEW PRODUCT FOR TREATING ANAPHYLAXIS AUVI-Q By Frank Hubbell, D.O. INDICATIONS: Auvi-Q is an autoinjector that contains epinephrine (adrenalin) for the use in severe Type 1 allergic reactions – anaphylaxis. Epinephrine is a non-selective alpha and beta-adrenergic receptor agonist. The results of an IM or SC injection are […]
ISSN-1059-6518 THE WORLD OF VENOMOUS SNAKES By Frank Hubbell, D.O. SNAKE BITE STATISTICS: It is impossible to accurately count the number of venomous snakebites worldwide, simply because most occur in rural and remote areas where access to medical care is limited, statistics are not kept, and snakebites are not reported. Worldwide: There are reportedly 421,000 […]
ISSN-1059-6518 Volume 26 Number 2 By Frank Hubbell, DO HIV continues to be one of the most important infectious diseases that we have to contend with around the world. Even though it is under better control and there exists improved treatment modalities, it still remains a very important source of mortality and morbidity in both […]
Volume 26 Number 2 ISSN-1059-6518 By Frank Hubbell, DO There are quite a few foods that we commonly eat that contain potentially lethal toxins. Fortunately, they are in trace quantities, and our liver is generally able to detoxify them before they can cause us any harm. One particular toxin that […]
