DEAN D. RICHARDS III
Home on the range.. Grew up in small eastern Kansas town (Baldwin City) and completed K through 16 (Grad BHS 69 and Grad Baker U. 73), all within 1 block of home on 309 9th St! Took MD at KU Med Center, Flexible Internship @ St. Luke s Hosp (Main--Plaza) KC, MO, then completed my Internal Med. Residency at KU Med 1980 after a 1 year ERMC rotation through HES.
Married happily 36 years to Nancy O., 4 wonderful children, and 3 beautiful grandchildren. Extended families on both sides....
Licensed physician currently in KS and MO, 30 years experience in medicine, currently working via Locum Tenens programs.
Happily gardening, landscaping, photographing, philately (inactive), numismatics (semi-active), 2-D art, 3-D art (semi-active), medical writing (Healthocrates.com, AC, Examiner.com, Twitter (semi-active), walking, dog-walking, travel, swimming, hiking, fishing, camping, and theophilia.
My life has finally come together through intense daily prayer to God.
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Married happily 36 years to Nancy O., 4 wonderful children, and 3 beautiful grandchildren. Extended families on both sides....
Licensed physician currently in KS and MO, 30 years experience in medicine, currently working via Locum Tenens programs.
Happily gardening, landscaping, photographing, philately (inactive), numismatics (semi-active), 2-D art, 3-D art (semi-active), medical writing (Healthocrates.com, AC, Examiner.com, Twitter (semi-active), walking, dog-walking, travel, swimming, hiking, fishing, camping, and theophilia.
My life has finally come together through intense daily prayer to God.
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Unsettled--Part IIOn May 22, 2012, two EF5 Monster tornadoes struck and Destroyed Baldwin City and Louisburg, Kansas simultaneously. Heavy property damage was reported, but thousands of lives were saved by advanced warning systems which worked admirably.
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Ode to BabyYoung man's infatuation with God sends their spirits soaring.
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At the Crossroads: Healthcare--Where's the Love?Young doctor ages quickly in turbulent sea of socialized medicine.
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AgapeLove is with us always.
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CreationWe are His.
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IsaiahA nation's warning.
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Woe is Me...Author laments his status.
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Carry On, Wayward SonYoung man leaves home and wastes his inheritance and life, then comes home again.
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Rock City (KS)Nestled in the sandstone hills just south of Minneapolis, KS, monstrous black biscuits of layered stone lurk on the Konza prairie. Three sets of globose "herds" may be hiked between and among, climbed, and mused on in this national natural site.
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PADUCAH: City of WatersCartographer's map of Paducah, Kentucky, ca. 1873, rendered a mural painting on a section of Paducah's flood wall by Dafford... -
Paducah: City of WatersEarly on, Boy Scouting was established in Paducah, and the flowing river waters provided the Troops access to southern Illinois camps... -
SAMPLE of MURALS CREATED on PADUCAH, KY FLOOD WALLS CONSTRUCTED AFTER the FLOOD of 1937The Tennessee and Ohio rivers meet at Paducah, KY. A 1937 flood—“the greatest disaster to hit America to date” inundated Paducah. Concrete and steel floodgates erected later drew the city to Robert Dafford, giving life to the inert wall... -
PHOTOS from the TIME I SPENT with FAMILY and FRIENDS in ARTICLE: "COVETING"Here are a few photos of the pets and people mentioned in "Coveting..." Link to original article: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/8401807/coveting.html?cat=10 -
Universe: A Big Cup of MilkMetaphoric fantastication parallels fermenting food group to universal maturation... -
Coveting.My experience with possessiveness...a mini bildungsroman.. -
EPIPHANYDescription of changes which have occurred in my daily life since the attacks on the people of the United States since that date.
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Parisian GarretLight floods a secreted chamber aloft in a Paris landmark. -
Zebra Finch Song Epigenetics--A REVISED REPORTThe typical bird song of wild zebra finches is studied to identify genetic and phenotypic constructs, with parallels in human speech development. -
Genetics in Wild Bird SongsStudies of Zebra Finches leads to eye on role of genotype in phenotype. Their song is found to be centered in DNA, as modified by surroundings in early life.
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USA: How Can I Help?Short list of clothiers who purvey only products made in the USA by dedicated workers, using materials originating only in the USA. -
BALLOON RELEASE11 helium-filled balloons were released, carried on a stiff, hot, south Kansa wind. -
Masonry LaidThe message of brickwork. -
Hamlet, on SignificanceWe are shaped divinely, watched more keenly than a falling sparrow. -
Obesity Dwells in Smaller HousesA study reported in 2007 found obesity prevalence higher in lower value homes. -
Isaiah 2:4The end of war.
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Saliva Test for Rapid Detection of CMV Infection in NewbornsCMV can now be detected in newborn babies, allowing identification, treatment and monitoring of infected babies for hearing loss.
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NIH Challenges Public to Help Bring Discovery into K-12 ClassroomsNIH spearheading an effort to increase life science hands-on teaching in student K-12 experiences, asking for the assistance of the general population, in the form of a rewarded contest...
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Secondhand Tobacco Smoke Carries Nicotine to the BrainA study through the NIH has discovered that even moderate exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke affects the brains through nicotine receptor activation, in nonsmokers and smokers abstaining during the exposure time.
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Is it Hot Yet?Metaphoric allusion, gastronomical, in the midst of caloric suffering
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Comparable Effectiveness Shown for Two Common Sudden Deafness TreatmentsSudden deafness is a rapid loss of hearing, usually in one ear in adults. Prednisone pills by mouth versus injection of steroid into the ear have been shown to be helpful in restoring hearing in this condition.
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Two New Human Carcinogens Now in HHS2 "new" carcinogens are reported herein.
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Experiment Restores Movement to Paralyzed Man's LegsResearch has led to the scientific capacity to restore movement, even standing to people paralyzed by spinal cord injury.
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ARB Helps Restore Age-related Muscle LossSarcopenia is a muscle disorder which appears commonly in aging adults, especially after age 75 years. Losartan appears helpful in mouse. Resistance training (RT) prevents and repairs sarcopenia in older adults.
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Social Distancing in Mexican Flu Pandemic was BeneficialTimed closure of social gatherings, such as schools, appears beneficial in reducing pandemic influenza incidence, as seen in this study of Mexican populations.
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Rate of Hypertension Higher Than Previously Thought in Young US AdultsHypertension rates in young US adults higher than previously thought.
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Toxoplasmosis and Another Parasite Involved in Marine Mammal DeathsTwo protozoan parasites have been found more lethal in tandem in marine mammals in the Pacific Northwest.
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Round RobinModern conundrum--to kill or not to kill...
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MoolahParadigm
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Drug Helps Inner-city Children Suffering from AsthmaOmalizumab is found children from the urban core, especially if they are exposed to cocroaches.
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True Resiliencein the universe only one force overcomes dissolution
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Falling Asleep at the WheelHere are facts about drowsy driving and its dangers.
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NIH Cookbook of Healthful EatingInteractive online display of recipes which are heart healthy, with detailed nutrition facts.
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Level of Tumor Protein Indicates Chances Cancer Will SpreadA protein has been found in cancerous tumors which predicts the risk of the tumor spreading.
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Cardiac Arrest in Public Beats PrivateEMS collective study shows survival higher in AED-treated cardiac arrests found in public than that seen in such events in private homes.
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The First Woolly Bear of the SeasonExamination of woolly bear caterpillar caught 9/5/2010 brings speculative thoughts of the coming winter.
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Stretch Exercises for Those Over 55Here is a set of stretching isotonic exercises to strengthen back-supporting muscle groups.
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Hives: Discussion of the Disorder Called UrticariaUrticaria is the medical term for hives, known a colmenas in Español. The causes a multivaried and treatment simple.
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What is Psyllium?Psyllium is remarkable in its flexibility and healthful advantages.
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Stem Cells Restore SightEuropean groups came together and restored sight to blind patients using the patients' own special stem cells found in the limbus of their corneas.
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AgapeSolo flower sings to us.
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Brown Rice Vs. White RiceManipulation of rice grains over the years has caused and exacerbated human maladies.
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Pyloric Stenosis and FamiliesDanish study of children and their families, concerning pyloric stenosis, searching out heritability patterns.
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Flint Hills..Day Trip to Bazaar, KS in the Flint Hills...
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Severe Pneumonias in Kenyan Infants and ChildrenA study of severe pneumonias in infants and small children living in Kenya.
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Ode to My IdPerson looks inward and finds the invisible self.
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Unsettled Part IYoung man comes face to face with nature's greatest meteoric beast and finds love.
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HIV PandemicReview of the latest information concerning HIV/AIDS globally and in the US.
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Good Carbs/ Bad CarbsDietary choices of carbohydrates of varying molecular structure greatly influence the salubrious impact on the body.
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A CallingThe past calls and lives in us today.
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FreedomMuse imagines freedom from a botanical standpoint
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Sleep Apnea and StrokeDiscovery that men with significant sleep apnea have strokes at 2 to 3 times the non apneic population.
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West Nile FeverOverview of West Nile Virus infection.
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Odysseus ReturnsReverie recalled in mid-teen teenager's fantasy of a Homerian epic.
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Understanding Rabbit Fever or Tularemia-AirborneDiscussion of the various forms of tularemia with case reports, treatment, and prevention.
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Death on a FordYoung brother and sister go on a trek with Dad to visit their grandparents and encounter terror on a little "scenic" bypass thought up by Dad.
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Hypertension Self CareCase study of nonpharmacological self-directed intervention in hypertension.
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Meningitis Following Spinal-Epidural Anesthesia During LaborCase reports with discussion of meningitis following epidurals in 5 women, one fatal.
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Migraines and LightBlindness in patients with migraine still permits heightened pain on bright light exposure.
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Fog ShroudSilence rules in the fogscape.
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Lower Urinary Tract Infections and Cystitis in Womenreview of pathophysiology of UTIs--causes, prevention
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Event on Snowy MountainMan embarks on an amazing saga in one snowy night!
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Raynaud's Phenomenon in Cold WeatherAttacks of Raynaud's phenomenon are more commonly seen in cold weather, causes and precipitants are reviewed, prevention and treatment are available.
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Snow Ice Cream-- Home RecipeAbundant snow makes this home delight easy to make and enjoy!
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Redbird Solo in WinterCardinal finds winter harrowing, alone without his lifelong mate...
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Colds and Coryza: 2010Discussion of causes, symptomatology, treatments, and prognosis of common colds.
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Hypothermia Q & A: Part OneQuestions about what hypothermia is, the causes, wind chill calculation and use, behaviors promoting hypothermia, proper approach to cold weather activity, and the action to take if you are developing hypothermia.
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SAD: Seasonal Affective Disorder - Is Blue Light the Answer?Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) has been treated with light therapy for decades with good results. It takes 30 to 60 minutes, which cuts into daily time budgets. Blue light is effective but requires 45 minutes per session.
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Personal Disease PreventionAs the boomer generation ages, higher rates of chronic disease will be encountered, increasing morbidity and mortality from heart and lung disease, cancer and kidney disease.
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A Case of GeneologyYoung intern runs into some sticky curves in this H & P...
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National BirdBird served once per year.
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Frostbite: An OverviewFrostbite is the freezing of skin and other tissues, usually during outdoor exposure to low temperatures and windchills, damaging skin, muscle, blood vessels and nerves.
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Fishing DreamMedical student receives magical lures from a talented patient who's promise is tested.
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Ocean RoarsHaiku on surf
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Power Toothbrush Excels in Oral CareUse of Braun Oral-B TRIUMPH Professional Care power toothbrush caused positive responses in dental factors after 7 days.
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Age SpotsA quick review of spots on the skin which occur more often with aging.
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A Gunshot Wound in a BlizzardYoung ER doctor makes it into the ER in a blizzard and is faced with the greatest medical challenge of his career.
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Melanoma LifespanYoung man receives a blistering sunburn on his ears early in life and later suffers the consequences.
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BehemothSubdued masses caught on the point of no return.
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The Legend of the Wooly BearDiscussion in eastern Kansas general store provides unusual insight into the effects of metamorphic insects on denizens' intellects!
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DownSea fantasy
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Oppressing - A PoemPoem concerning living.
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MagicicadaBrothers head out to a rendezvous with an ancient tree and are surprised by the events they witness.
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EndlessHaiku on the beach.
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TidalA seaside dreamy poem.
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Melanoma: A Case ReportTakes the reader through the history, physical,assessment, surgery, diagnosis, and subsequent therapy of a patient suffering with a malignant melanoma.
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Metabolic Syndrome LectureDiscussion of the metabolic syndrome as defined, characterized and treated.
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A Lecture on HypertensionDescription of the etymology, pathophysiology, symptomatology, history with colorful digressions, nonpharmacological and pharmacological treatments and prognosis.
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Ant Control: Common Household Items and ChemicalsDescription of use of common household items and chemicals and chores in the control of springtime ant invasions.
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My SocksA quatrain about my socks for the poetry challenge.
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Are Multivitamins Weak?A well-done study of over 160,000 postmenopausal women in the WHI looked at the potential impact of multivitamin use and found little benefit.
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Smokers Quit with Cash IncentivesNEJM study shows tobacco smokers more likely to quit in a worksite setting when offered cash incentives to complete smoking cessation programs and/or quit.
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EvermoreValentine's day poem.
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Using Antifungal Nail Polish to Clear Toenail Fungus InfectionCiclopirox topical nail lacquer (generic Penlac), is a prescription nail polish containing an antifungal agent. When applied to toenails affected by fungus, clearing may be seen in 6 months.
