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LOOKING GOOD on PAPER – Medical Reports II
I am sorry to go on like this Winston, but let’s face it; we are all concerned with our image. It is a basic human trait. Doctors are not immune. When I last wrote, my feelings were running high regarding the reports all doctors are responsible for completing. I...
Writing Medical Reports
Yes Winston, I am very opinionated about writing medical reports. Any document in medicine has a purpose for being created. Those purposes have evolved as well as the manner in which the information is generated. The types of reports have multiplied. My obsession with...
Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator
Winston Yes, I am aware of the national TV ads for the hypoglossal nerve stimulator for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Earlier this year I prepared an information sheet on the subject. I will add it to this letter. It is a second line therapy and works for a limited sub...
What is the AHI (Apnea Hypopnea Index)
Dear Winston It is inspiring to learn of your interest in sleep apnea. I will be happy to do my best to simplify, clarify and muddy your understanding of the AHI. AHI stands for Apnea Hypopnea Index. It is the standard for defining the presence...
A Right to Healthcare – Its not that Simple
Winston Oct 29, 2022 Yes, I will try to answer your question. I understand your training has led you to believe that healthcare is a right. Why, you ask, did I pause before saying, “It’s not that simple. But if it were, the answer would have to...
The Causes of Obstructive Sleep Apnea – The How and Why
There are complex airway dynamics resulting in blockage of the upper airway producing Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Although complex, the process can be viewed in a general non-technical manner to help one understand the causes of obstructive sleep apnea. In...
Causes of Obstructive Sleep Apnea – The Who (Prevalence)
When we have medical problems, we all want to understand the ‘who’, ‘how’ and ‘why’ of the condition. Knowing may lead to changes or corrections that might fix and potentially remove the problem. Many professionals have invested their careers...
Apnea – A Word with Many Uses
Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a very common malady. It is familiar to many and is frequently a subject of both social and medical conversations. Individuals not engaged in frequent work with Apnea conditions may be confused by its usage and rightly so. Discussions and...
Science’s Ugly Face and Coronavirus, Spring 2020
I am reminded of a cartoon from the 1960’s. People can be seen bowing before an altar, an empty altar, with the name ”Nothing” on it. On the top of the altar, there is nothing. It is empty. In the rear looking towards the altar,...