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Constantly Generating New Cells The human body has amazing restorative properties in response to injury, or just the constant turning over of cells through the process of apoptosis. While we cannot grow a new arm if one is cut off in an accident, or a new pancreas if we destroy our beta cells by consuming…
DetailsDo you already know what medical specialty you want to practice? Many of you already do. While others are still exploring. Regardless, joining one of the many medical specialty organizations in the US is a great way to get started. Many of these organizations offer free or discounted membership to international medical students. The following…
DetailsWhat is Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation? Only one of the best paid, highest satisfied, lowest-hour specialties out there. According to the American Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPMR), physical medicine and rehabilitation is about restoring functional ability and quality of life to those with physical impairments or disabilities that affect the brain, spinal cord,…
DetailsA Fractured Ankle I was sitting in one of Dr Haddock’s examination rooms waiting for him to review my x-ray. I was nervous. Four weeks previously I had been struck in the right ankle by a midfielder while playing high school soccer. Being the manly man I was, I had walked around for nearly a…
DetailsWhat are Grand Rounds? In the late 19th century, Sir William Osler, the father of modern medicine, one of the founders of Johns Hopkins Medical School, and John Hopkins’ first professor of medicine, introduced an innovative physician-to-physician teaching forum to disseminate cutting-edge medical knowledge at the bedside. This became known as grand rounds. During grand…
DetailsNo Pulse! Shock Recommended! The patient wasn’t breathing, and I couldn’t find a pulse! My hands shook as I used my EMS shears to cut through his shirt so that I could apply the automated electronic defibrillator (AED) pads to his chest and push the analyze button. “Shock Recommended!” stated the electronic voice. I pushed…
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