![[HEALTH] Dostarlimab: Cancer Miracle Drug Returns 100% Success Rate In Trials](https://derekjwheeler.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/pexels-photo-7156196.jpeg?w=144&h=144&crop=1)
Though the new drug being tested for colorectal cancer has left doctors stunned after returning a 100 percent success rate in clinical trials, top cancer experts urge “cautious optimism.” There’s no taking away from this awesome news for the cancer community though. Here’s what we know so far… Continue reading [HEALTH] Dostarlimab: Cancer Miracle Drug Returns 100% Success Rate In Trials
![[HEALTH] First Patient Dosed in Phase 1 Trial of Vaxinia – a Cancer-Killing Virus](https://derekjwheeler.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/pexels-photo-6984606.jpeg?w=144&h=144&crop=1)
This is probably the best news I’ve heard in a long, long time. Described by experts as “revolutionary”, a virus known as Vaxinia, genetically engineered to infect and replicate in cancer cells without damaging healthy cells has been injected into the first patient. Here’s praying we are on the threshold of a breakthrough that can have a huge impact on countless lives. Continue reading [HEALTH] First Patient Dosed in Phase 1 Trial of Vaxinia – a Cancer-Killing Virus
![[FACTCHECK] Gone Viral In A Flash, “The Cranky Old Man” Poem By Mak Filiser Has An Interesting Twist In The “Tale”](https://derekjwheeler.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/pexels-photo-2586537.jpeg?w=144&h=144&crop=1)
A close friend recently posted a touching poem called “Cranky Old Man” written by Mak Filiser. Now, the poet died all alone at 86 in an old age home and staff found his poem as they were cleaning his room. It went viral sometime in the last decade and as is my wont, I did some research, found it to be over 40 years old and had to do a fact-check. What I discovered is rather interesting. Continue reading [FACTCHECK] Gone Viral In A Flash, “The Cranky Old Man” Poem By Mak Filiser Has An Interesting Twist In The “Tale”
![[HEALTH] Good Grief!](https://derekjwheeler.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/pexels-photo-8057104.jpeg?w=144&h=144&crop=1)
What is grief? And, what is the ultimate fallout when it runs rampant? Grief is complicated and takes dangerous turns over a period of time if left unchecked. This here is my first post since early November 2021. That is 141 days or 4 months, 21 days and 20 weeks ago. Something happened in this period of time that impacted me mentally and slowly shut me down health-wise as well. Today I try to understand it as I slowly recover and throw some light on what I discovered through this crazy journey. Continue reading [HEALTH] Good Grief!
![[FACTCHECK] The Norovirus & COVID-19](https://derekjwheeler.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/pexels-photo-3944752.jpeg?w=144&h=144&crop=1)
Still grappling with COVID-19 and in the midst of lifting lockdown protocols, the United Kingdom is hit by another highly infectious virus called Norovirus. While the media has been painting a picture of it being a Coronavirus variant, the facts are a lot different. Continue reading [FACTCHECK] The Norovirus & COVID-19
![[HEALTH] Heart Attacks & Beyond. Living Life To The Fullest](https://derekjwheeler.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/pexels-photo-256678.jpeg?w=144&h=144&crop=1)
The biggest news from Euro 2020 so far is the shocker on-field collapse of Danish star Christian Eriksen during their opening match of the tournament on Saturday. After a series of tests were carried out by experts, the Inter Milan star will have a potentially life-saving device implanted. A heart starter device. What is it and what else does medicine have to offer us? Continue reading [HEALTH] Heart Attacks & Beyond. Living Life To The Fullest
![[The Second Wave] What Went Wrong, India?](https://derekjwheeler.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/getty-cover-pic-hospital-india.jpg?w=144&h=144&crop=1)
Been a while since I wrote about Covidiots, but they forced my hand. In early April, the Government of India decided to fast track approvals for vaccines used in other countries while overlooking what just may have accelerated the second wave – the Kumbh Mela and the Bengal assembly elections. Continue reading [The Second Wave] What Went Wrong, India?
When the Delhi High Court in October allowed former Indian Under-17 World Cup footballer Anwar Ali to play on despite a heart condition, it brought back memories of those before him who played with serious medical conditions and did a pretty good job of it. All for the love of the game. Here’s my Top-10.. Continue reading For The Love Of The Game: Footballers Who Soldiered on Through Debilitating Medical Conditions
Relax! Your Pet Is Not A Carrier!
Instead of bothering about your pet, stay at home, avoid social contact and cuddle down with the furball. Continue reading Who’s a Good Boy?
Derek J. Wheeler 