My approach to any clinical problem at hand

My approach to any clinical problem at hand

There is some overlay and interplay of terminology.

Even after going through the list throughly, only 60% of the problems can be sorted out with impunity (40% already known and another 20% solved leaving behind 40% a mystery).

When I see journalists’ questions and presentations, Dr. Sanjaya Gupta is trying hard to keep abreast but mildly skeptical of political overtures.

I hope this list will give some comfort (40% a mystery)

1. Aetiology

2. Definitions

3. Classification of diseases

4. Epidemiology

Incidence

Prevalence

5. Pathogenesis

6. Pathology (after the fact at postmortem or biopsy)

7. Microbiology

8. Virology (globally neglected including WHO)

9. Immunology

10. Clinical Findings

11. Laboratory Findings (relevant and incidental)

12. Differential diagnosis (my specialty of trying to delineate subtle differences)

13. Treatment modalities including life support

14. Complications (disease as well as treatment itself including ventilator support)

15. Prognosis

16. Prevention

17. Research

18. Outcome

19. Outlook

20. Philosophical Perspective (ability to stay calm in adversity and leave no stone unturned for clarity)

Conspiracies in Science.

You won't here the unlucky 13 from me, since I am retiring from the Fake Seeking Internet and digital Media

Number 12 is Viral Flu ( my last in the Mystery List to ponder in my retirement)

Conspiracies in Science.

I thought I could make 10 easily!

It does not look like preset day scientists are bent on conspiracies.

I lost count at EIGHT of course I left out the minor events.

Have you thought about any?
 
Well I have found 11, NOW.

It is all due to my memory failing.

Conspiracies in Science in my List.

1. Microsoft’s Strategy
Bulldoze other operating systems with Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt (FUD).
 
2. Drug Companies
Demise of Professor Bible
 
3. AIDS Epidemic
Germans in Mid Africa
 
4. UFOs
America's Blue Book
 
5. Big Bang Theory
This is the biggest for me to satisfy the Church.
 
6. Global Warming
America aided by Oil Companies headed the misinformation campaign
 
7. Mad Cow Disease
Late British PM headed it.
 
8. Coconut Theory
America's peanut industry.

9. Chip Conspiracy
Silicon Valley kept the chip technology their copyright.

10. Solar Cells

We could have (96% of the solar energy is wasted) been a better country without coal power.

If, Ceylon/ Sri-Lankan invested on SOLAR 40 years ago, we won't have power cuts now.

11. Lithium Dry Cell battery

Is the biggest conspiracy.
The dry cell and lithium battery for the electric car was designed in the sixties but Americans shelved it.
I wrote about it many moons ago but I have lost the original references.

Jumbo Predators

Reproduction 

Jumbo Predators

Leave jumbos alone!

April 16, 2020, 9:38 am
The worldwide halt in travel has brought about some big changes for animals used in Sri Lanka's tourism industry. Elephants, who are forced to work day after day in the nation's tourist camps, have had a brief reprieve from their toil, as the camps have been forced to close and the trekking chairs have been removed from their backs.

 International watchdogs have documented that wild elephants are captured to perpetuate this lucrative tourist industry. Taken from their home and family, these intelligent and social animals will spend most of their lives in chains, living in fear of being whacked with a sharp metal-tipped weapon. Ultimately, tourists, who pay to ride or bathe an elephant, are responsible for this cycle of abuse.
 Captivity robs elephants of everything that gives their lives meaning: foraging for food, constantly being on the move, taking dust baths, swimming, and, most importantly, socializing with their families and other elephants. Long after visitors go home with their photos and memories, elephants continue to suffer through their interminable days.

 Now, handlers are reportedly not feeding the elephants they use and blaming the COVID-19 pandemic for this. It's never been clearer that these multiton wild animals deserve to be cared for properly, and live out their lives free from having chains around their legs and being beaten with bullhooks. As always, PETA - People for Ethical Treatment of Animals - will transfer any elephants surrendered to us to a sanctuary.

 When the world gets past the Coronavirus crisis, life will slowly return to normal. But for the elephants in Sri Lanka's elephant camps, going back to servitude is no life at all.Please, never book an interaction with an elephant and always be sure that one is not included on your tour.

 JASON BAKER
 Senior Vice President, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals