The question seems to answer itself: "What was Martin Luther King, Jr.'s first name?" But it's not what it seems. Continue Reading
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January 9, 2014
#Toast4Ethan
Today would have been Robert Ethan Saylor's 27th birthday. His mom has asked everyone to think of Ethan today and what his legacy will be. Here are my hopes for what his legacy will be. Continue Reading
January 3, 2014
What to expect for Down syndrome prenatal testing for 2014
This week's posts so far have shared the top 5 blog posts from the past and the top developments in Down syndrome prenatal testing in 2013. With the new year just beginning, we now look ahead to what can be expected for Down syndrome prenatal testing in 2014. Continue Reading
December 27, 2013
2013: The year in pictures
Well, more accurately, 2013: The Year in Blog Graphics. Continue Reading
December 24, 2013
A portrayal of Heaven on Earth: The Adoration of the Christ Child
The previous post discussed how one of the earliest representations of Down syndrome in Western Art had been identified. But what is significant about the painting? Continue Reading
December 16, 2013
Women are deformed freaks and Down syndrome is defective: Onion satire cuts deep
In 2013, The Onion said that baby girls are "deformed freaks" and that Down syndrome is a defect. The latter, particularly, made some people mad. Continue Reading
December 12, 2013
Keep calm & build confidence
Two videos that came across social media this week shared a related lesson about what can be learned from living through a difficult period: confidence. Continue Reading
December 10, 2013
How the little things a doctor does can make all the difference
While much of modern medicine emphasizes the science, what can make the biggest difference in quality care remains an art. Continue Reading
Walking Dead Ethics
Ethical analysis of the AMC series The Walking Dead. *** SPOILER ALERT*** What happened in each episode will be discussed. Season 4, Episode 10, "Inmates" So, "After" dealt with Rick, Carl, and Michonne. "Inmates" deals with everybody else, and adds some new ones at the end. To recount in a rapid fire way, who's with who and what they're doing: Tyrese has the girls Lizzie and Mika, and baby Judith. When Tyrese leaves them to try to save others beset by Walkers, out of the brush Continue Reading
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