THE relationship of abstraction to concretes is present in every aspect of writing. Is like a virtuous circle. When the author composes a story she starts with an abstract idea (theme or general idea of the story) The author finds concretes (events, characters in action forming the plot) which illustrate that abstraction. Read more…
MY KIND OF HEROES Nowadays too often I finish a book or walk out after watching a movie experiencing emptiness, unsatisfaction and even sadness. What do we expect in exchange for our effort of purchasing and reading a book, or watching a movie? We don’t just want to be transported Read more…
Think again! I got criticism from a few readers about the premise of DISSECTION as too unrealistic. While writing the book, I took great care to stay within the “fringe of science.” I decided to clarify what in my book is real today and what is futuristic and not here Read more…
As of 6/30/2023, I am officially retired from patient care. It has been a gripping, often exhilarating 45 year ride. On my last day, when left my office for the final time, passing my baton to my newly acquired partner, I suddenly felt something dissolving in my chest, something that Read more…
Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave,O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?That is my question on this July 4th day. I’m much more worried about the people than the flag. Are we still free and brave?We owe it to the Founding Fathers to Read more…
My novel DISSECTION has a PUBLISHER! Bancroft Press has accepted it for publication in September 2022. Researching and writing the book was the easy part. Finding a traditional publisher was the most difficult accomplishment of my life. It was tougher than Medical School, more challenging than raising 3 children, harder Read more…
Researchers recently found that having the measles virus can cause long-term damage to the immune system, making patients more susceptible to other diseases. This research is particularly important in this era, when people who oppose vaccines argue that catching a disease like measles isn’t bad for you and can benefit Read more…
Recently, there has been a rash of vaping-related illnesses across the U.S., with patients reporting symptoms including a cough, chest pain, shortness of breath, nausea, fever, vomiting, and weight loss. At least eighteen people have died, while more than 1,000 have suffered from vaping-related lung illnesses, according to the CDC. Read more…
Practically everyone has heard the old saying that dogs are a man’s best friend. Well, it turns out that saying may be truer than most people realize, after research showed that owning a dog may be good for cardiovascular health. People who owned pets were more likely to report having Read more…
People with type 1 and type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of developing some forms of cancer compared to the rest of the population. Researchers have finally figured out why, and it has to do with damage to a person’s DNA. Deoxyribonucleic acid, most commonly known as DNA, forms Read more…