Trekking to Myanmar’s Clinics: Diary of a Medical Missionary — The Bus to Infinity…Road to Taunggyi 3/31/14
We landed in Myanmar on 3/30/14 and it took us quite a while to get to our hotel near the airport, as all of us had to help transport 40 heavy boxes of medical equipment and medication. I had never been on a medical mission before and was unaware of how much “extra” work like…
What’s New in the Brain: Update in Neurology from the American College of Physicians Annual Meeting 2014
Last week I had the privilege of attending the ACP Annual Meeting where 10,000 internists from the United States and the international community meet to attend talks on the state of the latest in the field. Dr. Martin A. Samuels, the Chairman of Neurology at Harvard Medical School, summarized some the major findings in Neurology…
Trekking to Myanmar’s Clinics: Diary of a Medical Missionary — The Beginning
I have always been one of those who gets confused about the concept of my life being operated by a “master plan” that is inescapable as my religious friends (even some family members) have tried in vain to explain to me. How does such a master plan work? Some say you can’t escape what was…
On To Myanmar – My First Medical Mission
Editor’s note: Thu left last week for Myanmar after writing this lighthearted piece; read further to get to the medical deficiencies there. She is working extremely hard with little sleep, but is doing well and will be posting updates in the next week or so. Friends, This is NOT a farewell email, just one to…
All Joy and No Fun: The Paradox of Modern Parenting by Jennifer Senior Published by Harper Collins, 2014
Have you ever wondered what influence children have on parents? Every book I have read about parenting was always about how to be a better parent and how to influence children for the better. This book illustrates many of the effects that children have on parents through each stage of life. It discusses research on…
Are You a Supermom?
Two weeks ago, needing a Hepatitis A vaccine injection, I went to the office of Dr. O’Connor, a family practitioner in Rockville and a fellow boot camper. At the end of March, I will join a group of physicians from the Washington DC area for a two week medical mission in Myanmar, my first medical…
Group Exercise and the Evolution of Friendship
With great interest, I read Jody’s last blog before the new year on how people quickly forget about their new year resolutions. I am one of them! During the holidays season, my office was bombarded with sweet treats from patients and, before I know it, I must have gained about five pounds. It might not seem to be…
“How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character” by Paul Tough
Why do some children escape a difficult childhood and become successful adults? Why do others end up in prison or stuck in a cycle of poverty? This fascinating book summarizes stories of children growing up in diverse socioeconomic situations, explores research on factors leading to success and failure academically and in life. As a follow up to my…
Is Your Exercise ‘Working’ For you? Fitness Series, Cardiovascular Part B
What a bummer it would be if all of the sweat, time and muscle soreness were for naught! On the heels of the Cross Fit article submitted by Rebecca Katz on Lady Docs Corner Café last month, a very important question is raised… “Is my exercise routine providing me with a benefit and making me…
Low Tech Medicine Trumps Higher Tech Website
Fortunately, in the office practice of medicine, we rely on many low tech procedures — talking with patients, listening with our stethoscopes and running blood tests. When we move to more sophisticated functions, there is a greater likelihood of having technical difficulties – as with this website. For the past few weeks, we have been…