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COPENHAGEN / WHERE IS IT?

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  Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark and was once known as a fishing village . The population of Copenhagen including the suburbs, is roughly 1.5 million.  Denmark is located north of Germany. It is part of The Scandinavian Peninsula. Sweden and Norway are two countries that makes up for the rest of the Peninsula.  It is interesting , that English is widely spoken. Denmark experiences a maritime climate. Winters are typically cold and dark, in contrast to summers which are relatively short and has long daylight hours. Denmark is a wealthy country and boasts a population of around six million people. There are popular activities like boating on the waterways,skiing, amusement and  water parks, biking and more. Learn more about: Preventing the spread of infection Learn more:  Rome and the Roman Empire Learn more about : All things food - Part 4

WELCOME TO A NEW YEAR 2026

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  Welcome to a new year. Below, there are topics of interest. Enjoy learning! Learn more about:  Safari Learn more about :  ICP MONITORING  for the layperson                  Learn more about:  Diabetic misconceptions

SIMPLE FACTS ABOUT BACK INJURY FOR THE LAYPERSON

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  Did you know that a herniated disc may result from exaggerated movement or repetitive ones? The symptoms of this condition include: lower back pain and sharp pains going down the back of the leg. Typically , the person experiencing back and leg pain will seek medical advice. The doctor will decide whether a CAT scan is needed, in order to confirm a diagnosis. The treatment of a herniated disc will vary. Learn more about:  Mount Everest

WISHING EVERYONE THE VERY BEST FOR CHRISTMAS

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  I just want to wish each and everyone, the best this Christmas. Learn more about: London Learn more about :  ICP MONITORING  for the layperson

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL

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Happy Thanksgiving to all!       A delicious recipe Learn more :  A short story Many people travel to a different place   for the holidays. It may be via public transportation, which increases the risk of infection.Some flights are long, some are short. Infection can easily spread from one place to  another. Happy Thanksgiving and be safe!

PREVENTING THE SPREAD OF INFECTION

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  Many people travel to different places . Some flights are long, some are short. Infection can easily spread from one place to another. Using such areas like wash rooms , going through checkpoints, picking up baggage and endless sharing of  communal areas,  may all make a contribution to spreading infection. Good hygiene keeps the bugs away. Helpful hint: Gloves should not be used as a pair of hands. Changing gloves and hand washing helps to  prevent the spread of infection. Learn more about: Montmartre

FAMILY MEMBER GOES TO SURGERY FOR THE LAYPERSON

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  So , your family member has been scheduled for surgery. You are a person who has no real exposure to how surgery works.  Sometimes, talking to someone who had a bad experience may not be helpful. It is always best to seek medical  advice and weigh up everything. The doctor will address any concerns the patient and family have prior to surgery. A look at the Operating Room Prior to surgery, the Operating Room is cleansed sterilely. The patient is prepped as ordered by the doctor. Extreme measures are taken to prevent the spread of infection. The surgical team spend a significant length of time scrubbing up. In addition, sterile gowns and gloves are worn. Masks  are used over the nose and mouth. After surgery, the length of the hospital stay may vary. The doctor usually discusses / orders with the patient and family, what is expected to complete the healing process. Above all, the way a patient heals may vary from one to another. Learn more about:  ...