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  For Carl, hypercalcemia didn’t just show up in lab results—it appeared as brain fog, confusion, and instability . He fell several times, a common outcome when calcium disrupts muscle and nerve function. These symptoms led him to the ER repeatedly, where doctors gave him IV infusions to quickly lower calcium levels. 💉 What’s in the ER Shots or Infusions? According to clinical guidelines, ER treatment for hypercalcemia of malignancy typically includes: IV fluids (saline) : The first step, flushing calcium through the kidneys. Bisphosphonates (pamidronate, zoledronic acid) : IV drugs that block bone breakdown and reduce calcium release. Denosumab : A targeted antibody used when bisphosphonates aren’t enough. Calcitonin injections : Fast-acting hormone therapy that lowers calcium within hours, though only short-term. Steroids : Sometimes used in lymphoma-related hypercalcemia. Dialysis : Reserved for severe cases with kidney failure. Carl received IV bisphosphonates/deno...

  Today's Publisher's Pride is  Humor, the Wonder Drug   by Ken Mogren, author of the Spunky Grandmas series. Ken's new book reached  #3 in hot new releases, #21 in limericks & humorous verse, and #55 in doctors & medicine humor. Book description: Following the success of his two  Spunky Grandmas  books, Ken Mogren is back with another collection of humorous sonnets, plus a smattering of clever limericks, about comical human behavior and the world we live in. Once again, Joella Goyette has contributed creative, cartoonish drawings that introduce the themes of each of the book’s 17 chapters. Like the previous works, Humor, the Wonder Drug , provides laughs, chuckles, and smiles that lift spirits and brighten days. Endorsement Ken Mogren has written an engaging book of humorous verse that will entertain and amuse readers. As a dermatologist, I have found humor helps healing and puts patients at ease.Ken’s work is clever and fun to read. Frank Bures, M...

  AI generated graphic   The rainbow makers never grew very big, except for Shane, who at 5'10" is not exceptionally tall for a young man. Lizzie topped out at 5', like me, Doah at 4'7", and Noelle at 4'3". Once in a while it has been a detriment to me at work, and Doah is always asked "pretty lady" or "handsome man" to get something off a top shelf for him at the store (they always oblige). Otherwise, we don't think about it much, but apparently others do. One day not too long ago, as Doah and I were eating at Denny's, a lady at the next table over kept glancing over at us. Not quite a stare, but clearly a fixation.  When we left, she followed us out, and as we approached our car, she spoke up. "Excuse me," she said, politely enough. "I really don't mean to bother you, but I just want to know if you are hobbits. Y'see, I've never seen hobbits before." Wow, how do you respond to someone with that...