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About Dr. Jim

I attended medical school at Tulane, did an internship in Philadelphia, served in the Navy assigned to the Marines, completed surgical fellowships at Mayo and Ochsner Clinics, residency at Tulane, and earned a PhD in cell biology. I was hired by Dr DeBakey in 1983 at Baylor College of Medicine during the golden age of cardiovascular surgery. I was swept along by history and did some sweeping myself. I have been to the puppet show and have creativity that has produced three medical books and hundreds of scientific and ethical publications. I am working on three non-fiction books: an apologia, a memoir, and a better health book.

It is RESOLUTION TIME again

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Albert Einstein allegedly said, “Insanity Is Doing the Same Thing Over and Over Again and Expecting Different Results.” We all know this is true especially regarding our health.  Fortunately, other criteria are applied or we would all be classed as certifiably insane. Our health is our most important possession─ no doubt. Let’s decide to undertake (poor word choice) activities to improve our wellbeing.

A Bad Flu Season – Use Common Sense

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…this year’s national Flu season was going to be worse than usual.  Deaths from flu have been as high as 49,000 in very bad seasons. About 80% of deaths are in the over 65 age group. All but especially the elderly should get immunized. There are several vaccines available. The best for older folks is the high-dose type. It has 4 times the material to promote immunity as the other types. Get with the program.