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White Paper: Epistaxis as a Threshold Condition: How Recurrent Nosebleeds Expose Failures in Emergency Logic, Institutional Responsibility, and Medical Epistemology

Posted on January 3, 2026 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Epistaxis (nosebleeds) occupies an ambiguous position in medical, institutional, and social reasoning. It is typically categorized as minor, local, and self-limiting—yet in lived reality it can be recurrent, disruptive, frightening, and occasionally dangerous. This white paper argues that … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Dercum’s Disease (Adiposis Dolorosa)

Posted on October 19, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Dercum’s Disease (also known as adiposis dolorosa) is a rare and poorly understood adipose-tissue disorder characterised by chronic pain in subcutaneous fat deposits (often lipomas) in the context of overweight or obesity. The etiology remains unclear, diagnostic criteria … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Passions And Tempers

Posted on March 27, 2020 by nathanalbright

Passions And Tempers:  A History Of The Humors, by Noga Arikha I was loaned this book by a fellow researcher into matters of creativity, and the book is a fascinating and interesting one that discusses the way that humours were … Continue reading →

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Book Review: I’ve Seen The End Of You

Posted on November 13, 2019 by nathanalbright

I’ve Seen The End Of You:  A Neurosurgeon’s Look At Faith, Doubt, And The Things We Think We Know, by W. Lee Warren, MD [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Multnomah/Waterbrook Press.  All thoughts and opinions are … Continue reading →

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Running Amok

Posted on June 27, 2019 by nathanalbright

In retrospect, the amount of driving I did today to get to my doctor’s appointment and back again may not have been the best idea for my feet, as my gout is hurting a bit more now than it was … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Open Heart

Posted on January 31, 2019 by nathanalbright

Open Heart, by Elie Wiesel As someone who has read a fair amount of the author’s body of work, there is still something poignant about this particular volume, written by the author after having open heart surgery (spoiler alert:  he … Continue reading →

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Book Review: How Healing Works

Posted on February 7, 2018 by nathanalbright

How Healing Works:  Get Well And Stay Well Using Your Hidden Power To Heal, by Wayne Jonas, MD [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Blogging For Books/Lorena Jones Books.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] How … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Morphine

Posted on January 28, 2018 by nathanalbright

Morphine, by Mikhail Bulgakov I must admit that I have not been as familiar with the works of Bulgakov as I have with other Russian writers.  A friend of mine recommended him as an author and I have to agree … Continue reading →

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Book Review: A Cancer In The Family

Posted on October 9, 2017 by nathanalbright

A Cancer In The Family:  Take Control Of Your Genetic Inheritance, by Theodora Ross This author really wants you to like her.  This book has a dual aim, and the author’s agenda depends a lot on her likability.  On the … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Beating Gout

Posted on May 21, 2017 by nathanalbright

Beating Gout:  A Sufferer’s Guide To Living Pain Free, by Victor Konshin As someone who suffers from intermittent but severe gout attacks [1], it is perhaps unsurprising that I read a book I happened to find in the library while … Continue reading →

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