Poll! New medications

There are some interesting new drugs out there. I found four that fascinate me and would like to know your thoughts, whether you're a medical professional, consumer, or just spellbound by medical developments in general. Here are some links to accompany the poll to the right of the page:

Insulin by inhalation - Exubera bit the dust, but is the future of this delivery method exciting?

Pylera - A 3-in-1 drug regimen for the treatment of H. pylori, which is responsible for 90% of ulcers. One pill versus three (bismuth subcitrate potassium, metronidazole, and tetracycline).

artemisinin - wormwood extract, fighting malaria, ancient Chinese secret?

Xyntha for hemophiliacs - Finally, hamsters can be useful!

Are you going to shiver?

I've got a new Never Forgotten story, The Simple Lady. This one will make you think a bit.

Lord knows I don't need one, but I've set my sights on yet another critter. I've scoped out the perfect spot for her/him. Pretty soon, I'll not have any room for my books, just the motion of happy furry things bouncing all around me as I toss the excess raisins and banana chips in the cages. As soon as I get him/her, I will chronicle said critter photographically, rest assured. Hey, guess what? It's not a normal pet, either. I assume you already knew that :)

So read about my Simple Lady acquaintance and get a shiver or two. When I write these, I see most of you saying, "Yeah, right," but all the nurses and CNAs out there are saying, "Yeah, that's so right." See what you think!

Want creepy? Here's a ghost story for you...and the creepiest event of my life.

Not exactly your typical "Never Forgotten" story, but this is the creepiest series of events I've ever witnessed. Meet the Old Queen, and Happy Halloween.

It's just Ada. She's not ready to go yet.

Gearing up for Halloween? Meet Ada, one of my favorite patients.

Rose, who spoke louder in death than in life.

Please meet Rose, and my anger over her death still hasn't died. Hold your loved ones close, and those of your ancestral line even closer. Please. A little time could've made all the difference.

Funny and boring day, but good

There's a Ram's joke that only true fans understand, a quip from my daughter, a slap-happy mother/son moment, a sibling bonding situation, and my take on life.

Have a good one. I remembered someone else's name, too. You can meet Nellie.

The Cadillac Man

I remember his name just fine...the Cadillac Man.

Change in weather, but no change in my regrets.

I wish I remembered her name.