by Dr. Bill Maynard | Jun 27, 2021 | Writings
The Corporeal Corporation A cell is like a tiny, bustling office. Of course, this business exists not just for itself, but ultimately for the parent company, the human body, of which every cell is a part. How wonderful to think that you are a corporation formed by...
by Dr. Bill Maynard | May 22, 2021 | Writings
Kevin, a 37 year old truck driver, is shaking feverishly. He tries to tell his story, but between his gasping for air, the chattering of his teeth, and coughing spasms, he can barely speak. As bad as he looks, his chest x-ray is worse. On the film Kevin’s lungs,...
by Dr. Bill Maynard | Apr 24, 2021 | Writings
I am reposting this article, because it now has special relevance in a COVID vaccine era. It was written almost 6 months ago – doesn’t that seem like ages? Think of all that has happened in the last six months. We now have several vaccines, and some...
by Dr. Bill Maynard | Apr 11, 2021 | Writings
Today, as we continue the series on the COVID vaccines, I am republishing an earlier post written a few months ago, just before the COVID vaccines were authorized for use in the USA. Since this article is about the speed of development of the vaccines, it is still...
by Dr. Bill Maynard | Mar 28, 2021 | Writings
A Waking Nightmare Caitlin sees the haunting image over and over in her dreams. Anika, her eight year old patient from rural India, who is paralyzed from polio, is falling backwards. The girl’s doe-like eyes widen with terror. Her limp arms whirl like a...
by Dr. Bill Maynard | Mar 13, 2021 | Writings
I am starting a series of posts that will address the COVID vaccines. I thought before we get to the particulars, it might be helpful to gain some historical perspective on vaccines. Let’s start not with science or data, but with a human story. I always tell...
