Of Horses and Zebras

There is a common saying in medicine: When you hear hoofbeats, think horses, not zebras. In other words, look for and rule out the common causes of symptoms before you turn to the exotic. That headache is much more likely to be caused from the tension of the day than a malignancy spreading alongside yourContinue reading “Of Horses and Zebras”

Let’s Go On An Adventure

My friend Sarah and her daughter, Kayla, came over for a visit the other day. Kayla was no damsel in distress on this day; she was happy and giggly and eager to get to know Tiger. They played ball on the stairs tirelessly for over an hour, dog and child finding joy in the simpleContinue reading “Let’s Go On An Adventure”