Tag Archives: Hematology

Carla B. Interviews Dizzy Gillespie’s Longtime Physician & Founder of the Memorial Fund Benefiting Musicians in Need, ‘Dr. Francis Forte’

You are not often lucky enough to sit down with a famous Doctor who attended medical school at Yeshiva University Albert Einstein College of Medicine, graduated in 1964, with over 48 years of experience. I will not leave out this excellent doctor. esteemed Jazz Musician, friend and physician of American Jazz trumpeter, bandleader, composer and […]

The Healing Power of Red Beets

One of my co-workers was diagnosed seven years ago with leukemia. His prognosis was not very good; he was told he had about 6-12 months to live. His physicians informed him of the importance of chemotherapy treatment, which he refused. The patient decided to seek alternative methods of treatment. He researched the effects of diet […]

Canker Sores Myths & Facts

When the writer was a member of A.C. He had referred to that “man of cancer” and reminded me once more how many signs of ill health were floating around outside. Let’s take a look at canker sores, learn what their causes are and dispel some common myths. What are Cancer Ulcers “Canker very” is […]

Medical Terminology 101

Daunted by the big medical terms that a doctor or other health care worker might use? Don’t be, after this article you too will be able to talk to the best of their “medicine”. First you will find historical terms in medical terminology. Medical vocabulary is largely based on the Greek and Latin languages. Greek […]

The Role of Blood Plasma

Blood is more than the red substance that comes out of our damaged bodies. For blood is a very complex part of existence. Inside that simple red liquid lies several important substances. Blood consists of both the plasma and the formations found in the plasma. This latter consists of three different elements, red blood cells, […]