March/April 2010 ISSN1059-6518 Volume 23 Number 2 Eyewitness Haiti—Part II In our last issue, Dr. Frank Hubbell shared his own experience working in Haiti to provide care and treatment for the survivors of that country’s devastating earthquake. Continuing the trend, we received the following letter from Jonathan Eisenberg summarizing his own experience volunteering as a […]
March/April 2010 ISSN-1059-6518 Volume 23 Number 2 Sand Fleas: In the last issue of the WMNL, a list of human ectoparasites was produced, and Myiasis, caused by the botfly was discussed. In this issue Tungiasis, an infestation caused by the Tungas penetrans flea, will be the focus.
March/April 2010 ISSN-1059-6518 Volume 23 Number 2 Clot-forming Dressings By Frank Hubbell, DO Over the past few years several new clot-forming dressings have been developed to help control severe life-threatening bleeding. This market has been driven primarily by the military for war efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan. There are many aspects of providing emergency care […]
March/April 2010 ISSN-1059-6518 Volume 23 Number 2 Backpack Palsy = Rucksack Paralysis = Brachial Plexopathy: By Frank Hubbell, DO Illustrations by T.B.R. Walsh At the end of a long day of hiking with a heavy pack, you may find yourself with sore shoulders and pins and needles sensations in your hands. This condition is a […]
