Meet AMT: Sarah Fox We interview our staff members for details on their EMS journey.When/why did you first become interested in working in the medical field? I have always been interested in working in the medical field, but wasn’t sure where I belonged! In 2018, I was working in education and wanted to move to…

 Auto-Brewery SyndromeThe rare syndrome making yeast into alcohol – in the patient’s body.By Jenny Ewen, BA, NREMTEditor-In-ChiefThe signs of being intoxicated are typically pretty obvious – flushed cheeks, dizziness, disorientation, slurred speech, memory problems. While it usually requires actually drinking alcohol to reach this state, a rare disease actually creates these symptoms, making someone very…

Milk Wars: Cow vs. Plant – Which is Healthier? A deep dive into the nutritional profiles of many types of milks on the market.By Mariah Xzena Briones, RMTCertification SpecialistMilk has been a dietary staple for centuries, providing essential nutrients for growth and overall health; however, in recent years, the rise of plant-based milk alternatives has…

One Punch An ER visit with the reasons why one punch is really all it takes.By Marven Ewen, MDMedical DirectorIn Hollywood movies, during fight scenes, the characters often take multiple blows to the face and yet continue fighting with minimal apparent injury. This is not true in real life.    I recall the first time…

Maximizing Protein Intake for Optimal Health and Vitality How much protein do we really need?By Mariah Xzena Briones, RMTCertification SpecialistProtein is a crucial macronutrient that plays a vital role in our overall health and well-being. While protein has long been recognized as an essential component of our diet, emerging evidence suggests that the recommended protein…

A Less Common Indication for High-Flow Oxygen A look back at an ER visit for an ongoing painful headache.By Marven Ewen, MDMedical DirectorLate one evening, a 36-year-old man presented to the ER with a severe stabbing right sided headache. As he rocked back and forth holding his head he told me that he had been…

 POEMS SyndromeThe rare blood disorder named for its symptoms.By Jenny Ewen, BA, NREMTEditor-In-ChiefPOEMS syndrome is a  rare blood disorder suspected to affect up to 5000 people in the USA, primarily men who are in later adulthood (around age 50). This syndrome damages the nerves and organs due to an increased number of abnormal plasma cells with…

Meet AMT: Dr. Ewen We interview our staff members for details on their EMS journey.When/why did you first become interested in becoming a doctor/working in the medical field? At the time I started to think about going to medical school I was an undergraduate with a major in psychology. I was interested in a career…

Meet AMT: Shannon Z. We interview our staff members for details on their EMS journey.When/why did you first become interested in becoming an EMT/working in EMS?  Throughout my entire career spanning 30+ years, I have had many positions that required a safety background including OSHA, Workers Comp, Safety Committee Chair, Accident Investigations, etc. Being involved…

 Alice in Wonderland SyndromeDistorted vision and perception suspected to be related to migraines – and thought to have inspired Lewis Carroll’s famous novel.By Jenny Ewen, BA, NREMTEditor-In-ChiefA 20-year-old man lies curled up in the fetal position on a bed in a hospital room. The neurologist asks the patient questions but all he can do is…