I'd Rather See the Vet!

Hubby is doing much, much better. thank you to everyone for your thoughts and well wishes! They are greatly appreciated! ♥

Hubby fell in the driveway, landed hard on an uneven edge of concrete and broke his femur close to his hip. 

I am grateful to the rapid response of the EMTs.

I am grateful for the wonderful, compassionate care given in the Emergency Room.

I am ever so grateful for the fabulous orthopedic surgeon who performed the surgery.

I am grateful for the care given by the caring, compassionate nurses.

I won't mention the nurses who acted like they were being put-out because they had to see to the needs of a patient. (SHAME ON YOU!)

I won't mention the over-zealous insurance rep who was a royal pain in the tush for the duration of the hospital stay and who (IMO) badgered the patient when the patient wasn't even in the right frame of mind to make a decision.. (SHAME ON YOU!)

"If a person is in the medical profession to make a lot of money, then they are in the wrong line of work! A person should pursue a medical career because they want to help people." 

(a paraphrased quote I recently heard on tv)

Weird Wednesday ~ Skin's Sense of Smell

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Surprise!

Your skin has scent receptors similar to your nose. But instead of triggering memories, alerting us to danger or causing us to relax, the skin's scent receptors can cause the skin to repair itself. 

Scientists in Germany have discovered that the scent of Sandalwood can cause the skin to repair damage. Aromatherapy anyone?

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Weird Wednesday ~ Wound Closing Goo

Joe Landolina, along with Isaac Miller, have concocted a gel that could clot severe bleeding and help heal wounds. The 'miracle gel', called Veti-Gel, is an artificial version (plant derived) of an 'extracellular matrix' which makes up the connective tissue that helps hold bodies together.  
Veti-Gel was initially intended for veterinary use but the inventors' hope is that one day the gel will be manufactured for human use. Landolina has applied for a patent and is beginning the FDA approval process.

How it works:

• A Body recognizes the matrix produced by Veti-Gel 
• The matrix meshes into the wound's surface and instantly starts to form a seal over the wound
• The gel then activates the body's coagulation system to form a stronger clot
• The gel can easily be removed after bleeding has stopped or it can be sprayed with a protective coat that acts and feels like skin-keeping the gel in place will heal the tissue faster

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