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The Pulse Oximeter

The pulse oximeter is a cheap, portable device that allows you to measure your pulse (heart rate) and estimate the level of oxygen in your blood.

Zachary Flaming Zachary Flaming
travel

5 medications I wish I'd brought on my trip to Southeast Asia

As an emergency room doctor, I keep these medications in my bag to treat the most common health problems while traveling. Everyone should travel with a medical kit, and I recommend you consider adding these items to your kit.

Benjamin Jack, MD Benjamin Jack, MD

An open letter to Jon Snow about his survival supplies

Hey there, Jon. Sorry to bother you. I know it's been a busy couple of weeks for you, preparing for the arrival of the Night King and everything.

Benjamin Jack, MD Benjamin Jack, MD
defibrillator

How not to drop dead

What keeps the heart pumping, why it stops, and how to avoid the latter, from an ER doctor and disaster prep startup

Benjamin Jack, MD Benjamin Jack, MD
hedging

Hedging personal risk: What Wall Street gets wrong and doctors get right about disasters

What Wall Street gets wrong and doctors get right about protecting your health and preparing for disasters

Benjamin Jack, MD Benjamin Jack, MD
long tail

The long-tail doctor visit that could save your life

When protecting their greatest asset, their health, even expert investors neglect to address the long-tail risk.

Benjamin Jack, MD Benjamin Jack, MD
Influenza

Preparing for a flu pandemic

How to prepare for a flu pandemic, from Duration Health, the boutique medical practice dedicated to disaster planning

Benjamin Jack, MD Benjamin Jack, MD
Getting Started

Welcome to Duration Health

Duration Health is a boutique medical practice dedicated to keeping you and your family healthy when medical care becomes unavailable.

Benjamin Jack, MD Benjamin Jack, MD
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