Wednesday, February 29, 2012

A Follow-Up to The Psychological Profile of TJ Lane

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Yesterday, I posted a psychological profile of Chardon school shooter, T.J. Lane (pictured to the left). As always happens, the day afte...
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Tuesday, February 28, 2012

A Psychological Profile of Chardon School Shooter, TJ Lane

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Nowadays, it seems like a school year does not pass by without a school shooting and the death of innocent children. When I was younger, ...
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Monday, February 27, 2012

Restaurant Impossible Shines Light on the Need for Health Department Reform

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A TV show I enjoy tuning into is Restaurant Impossible. To those who may be unfamiliar with it, the show revolves around all-star chef, R...
Friday, February 24, 2012

Cookie Monster Is Not Autistic

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In 1984, an article was written in the publication, Children Today, in which Cookie Monster was labelled by children with disabilities as...
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Thursday, February 23, 2012

Whitney Houston Death Photo Is No Surprise

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A major controversy has erupted over the National Enquirer publishing a supposed death photo of Whitney Houston on the cover. Some people ...
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Wednesday, February 22, 2012

A Doctor's Touching Experience on Ash Wednesday

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Today is Ash Wednesday. Whether you are religious or not, below is a touching story of one medical doctor’s (Dr. Richard Pesce’s) experien...
Monday, February 20, 2012

Did Abraham Lincoln Have a Genetic Disorder?

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February is a month where we not only celebrate the birth of George Washington, but also Abraham Lincoln. In a recent blog entry, I discus...
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Friday, February 17, 2012

Did Physicians Kill George Washington?

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President’s Day, also known as Washington’s birthday, is a celebration of the life of George Washington. While it is well known that he wa...
Thursday, February 16, 2012

The Heart Attack Grill

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If you go to Las Vegas, one of the many restaurants you will encounter is the Heart Attack Grill. It is probably the most extreme and unhea...
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Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Heart-shaped lesion in the brain: Neurosarcoidosis

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Yesterday was Valentine’s Day. A day of love and happiness, often symbolized by Cupid, chocolate, and of course hearts. Just about everythin...
Monday, February 13, 2012

The Trick to Low Sodium Chicken Soup

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It’s winter in Syracuse in NY, and although it has been a very mild winter, a nice bowl of chicken soup always feels good this time of yea...
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Friday, February 10, 2012

Progeria: Children with an Elderly Body

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If you have ever seen the movie, The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button , you may have been under the impression that it has no connection to...
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Thursday, February 09, 2012

Ayumu the Chimpanzee, Incredible Memory, and Skepticism

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One of my Facebook friends recently posted an article about Ayumu the chimpanzee, who is world renowned for his memory feats in the labor...
Wednesday, February 08, 2012

Neurocysticercosis: Tapeworm Infestation of the Brain

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One of the most frightening medical conditions in the neurosciences is neurocysticercosis. In this condition, the brain becomes infested w...
Tuesday, February 07, 2012

Bizarre Images of Cutaneous Horns

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If you thought that people could only have horns growing out of their body in science fiction movies, think again. Many people do not know t...
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Monday, February 06, 2012

Superbowl Loss for Your Team? You May Be Dead in Two Weeks Research Suggests

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If your team lost in the Superbowl last night, research suggests that you are at increased risk of dying in the next two weeks. One known ...
Friday, February 03, 2012

Women's Health and Politics: Planned Parenthood vs Susan G. Komen

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Despite the adversarial political climate that divides so many Americans, there are some topics that most people can agree on regardless o...
Thursday, February 02, 2012

Birth Control Recall and the Impact of Litigation on Medication Costs

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On 1/31/12, the world’s largest research-based drug company, Pfizer, announced that an automated packaging error led to a recall of the b...