The Allied Times

Editor-In-Chief: Jenny Ewen

Original articles from our staff, students, and guest writers. 

POEMS Syndrome

 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

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.

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 Syndrome

 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…

Just A Small Wound

Just A Small Wound An ER visit for a minor hand wound that turned into emergency surgery.By Marven Ewen, MDMedical DirectorIt was  an otherwise unremarkable afternoon in the ER, when a 26-year-old patient was brought in with an industrial injury. He had been working with an extremely high pressure hydraulic line that had a pinhole…

Can You Drink Too Much Water?

Can You Drink Too Much Water? With all the concern about hydrating enough, is it possible to overhydrate?By Mariah Xzena Briones, RMTCertification SpecialistAs the summer heat intensifies, staying hydrated becomes even more crucial for our health and well-being. While we are often reminded to drink enough water to avoid dehydration, it’s essential to strike a…