Letters from the Prairies

By Chansoo Kim M.D.

Letters from the Prairies is loaded with many hotly debated issues, such as the carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Is CTS all work-related or a simply overused syndrome? Is genetic counseling really working? What new drugs are available for muscular dystrophy and ALS? Is talcum powder really carcinogenic or merely part of junk science? Letters from the Prairies also addresses issues regarding Dr. Kim’s native country of South Korea. Is the Korean War the most forgotten war? Could the 2018 Winter Olympics be compared to China’s ping-pong diplomacy? Finally, this book discusses Dr. Kim’s mentor, Howard A. Rusk, MD, who is often described as the Father of Rehabilitation Medicine and his personal and professional relationship with Dr. Rusk.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Jul 8, 2019
• ISBN: 9781728317021

Chansoo Kim M.D.

Dr. Chansoo Kim was born on September 13,1937 in Taegu, Korea. He received his M.D Degree in 1963 from Kyungpook National University Schoolof Medicine in his home town. He completed an Internship and one year of General Surgery at Kyungpook University Hospital. In Jan. 1965 he underwent Residency in Rehabilitation Medicine at New York University Medical Center-- Bellevue Hospital, New York City. A Teaching Fellow, Institute of Rehab. Medicine, New York University Medical Center. Associate Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehab. (PM&R), University of Hawaii Postgraduate Medical Education Program, Okinawa, Ryukyu Island (1969-1971) before reversion to Japan. Associate Medical Director, Pacific Institute of Rehab. Medicine (PIRM), Honolulu, Hawaii (1971-1974).Chairman of Department of Rehab. Medicine (1974-1977) at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield.IL Former physician consultant for the State of Illinois. Dr.Kim was licensed in the states of Hawaii, Illinois, New York, and Ryukyu Islands (Japan). He holds membership with AMA, the American Academy of PM&R (Fellow), the American Congress of Rehab. Medicine, the Illinois State of Medical Society, the Sangamon County Medical Society and The American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (Emeritus member) and American Dialect Society.

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Letters

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Prairies

CHANSOO KIM, M.D.

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This book is dedicated to my loving family, my wife Young, Howard, Richie, Leticia, Isabella, and Martin.

Contents

1)     Illegal is just that

(State Journal-Register, May 26, 2012)

2)     I have the Brooklyn Bridge to sell

(Illinois Times, June 10, 2012)

3)     CTS a complex ailment

(State Journal-Register, July 25, 2012)

4)     Petraeus affair is nothing new

(State Journal-Register, Dec 10, 2012)

5)     Consider health effects of sports

(State Journal-Register, Jan 5, 2013)

6)     Timbuktu

(State Journal-Register, Feb 18, 2013)

7)     Springfield is a heck of a town

(State Journal-Register, April 25, 2013)

8)     Traditional family still most important

(State Journal-Register, June 13, 2013)

9)     The unforgettable forgotten Korean War

(State Journal-Register, August 7, 2013)

10)   Boxing causes head injuries, too

(State Journal-Register, Sept 16, 2013)

11)   Saluting two inspirational lives

(The State Journal-Register, Jan 28, 2014)

12)   Ban Olympic boxing

(Illinois Times, March 6-12, 2014)

13)   Progress in genetic testing & counseling

(State Journal-Register, March 27, 2014)

14)   High hopes for experimental MS drug Lemtrada

(State Journal-Register, June 1, 2014)

15)   Head injuries could lead to violence

(State Journal-Register, August 12, 2014)

16)   Jonathan Gluber calls American voters stupid

(SJ-R Nov. 20, 2014)

17)   US must carefully respond to cyberattack

(State Journal-Register, Dec 31, 2014)

18)   On foreign policy, Obama detached from reality

(State Journal-Register, Feb 2, 2015)

19)   More information on thoracic outlet syndrome

(State Journal-Register, April 7, 2015)

20)   Thugs, no matter what you call them

(State Journal-Register, May 11, 2015)

21)   Wind farms detrimental to wildlife

(State Journal-Register, June 6, 2015)

22)   Science behind the mystery of numb feet

(State Journal-Register, June 24, 2015)

23)   Exercise key to living longer

(State Journal-Register, Aug 3, 2015)

24)   Falls are a major health care problem

(State Journal-Register, Sept 25, 2015)

25)   Horse-riding therapy has many benefits

(State Journal-Register, Oct 14, 2015)

26)   Public deserves truth on Hastert, Benghazi

(State Journal-Register, Nov 15, 2015)

27)   Sen. Kirk is right about Syrian refugee program

(State Journal-Register, Dec 30, 2015)

28)   ISIS is real, serious threat to America

(State Journal-Register, Jan 31, 2016)

29)   New name is given for chronic fatigue syndrome

(SJ-R 3/20/16)

30)   Obama not doing enough to fight terrorism

(State Journal-Register, April 15, 2016)

31)   Pitts’ recent commentary off-base

(State Journal-Register, May 16, 2016)

32)   Terrorism is the issue, not guns

(State Journal-Register, July 5, 2016)

33)   Recent church attack pushes limits

(State Journal-Register, Aug. 3, 2016)

34)   Parker not qualified to ‘diagnose’ Trump

(State Journal-Register, Sept. 5, 2016)

35)   Bombshell announcement

(SJ-R Nov. 3, 2016)

36)   It’s morning in America

(State Journal-Register, Nov. 22, 2016, Monday)

37)   The truth of Fidel Castro’s legacy

(State Journal-Register, Dec. 25, 2016, Saturday)

38)   Remembering our roots

(State Journal-Register, Jan. 28, 2017, Friday)

39)   Obama did not bring promise of change

(State Journal-Register, Feb. 7, 2017, Sunday)

40)   Good news for patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy

(State Journal-Register, Mar. 27, 2017, Sunday)

41)   My response to Dr. Sunder’s letter of March 31, 2017

42)   Let Obamacare die and move onto other issues

(State Journal-Register, Aug. 1, 2017)

43)   More research needed for causes of Alzheimer’s

(State Journal-Register, Sept. 1, 2017)

44)   Talcum powder is reportedly carcinogenic?

(Oct. 14, 2017— SJ-R)

45)   Comparing Trump to Manson ‘over the top’

(State Journal-Register, Nov. 31, 2017)

46)   Wind farms leave much to be desired

(State Journal-Register, Jan. 7, 2018)

47)   2018 Winter Olympics

(State Journal-Register, Feb. 9, 2018)

48)   Is it really Obama booming?

State Journal-Register, March, 17 2018

49)   Tests can be powerful predictors of college performance

(State Journal-Register, Jul. 8, 2018)

50)   Trump has kept his campaign promises

(State Journal-Register, Aug. 13, 2018)

51)   Media silent on why Palin not at McCain funeral

(State Journal-Register, Sept. 14, 2018)

52)   New Drug for ALS approved by FDA

(State Journal— Register Sept. 25, 2018)

53)   If you have a friend like Moon, who needs an enemy?

(State Journal-