tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50892054573349221972012-01-28T04:12:20.135+12:00A lot goes on inside the head of a medical student. What you read here is what goes on. It is a representative section, if you will, of a brain. Read. Think. Think. Read. Write. Enjoy. Okay? If you don't like what you see, let me know, and I'll do something about it!The Anonymous Medical Studenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05230271187781219861noreply@blogger.comBlogger641100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089205457334922197.post-13763583311504737912007-03-08T02:51:00.000+12:002007-03-08T10:29:40.525+12:00

Lecture is about to begin. That should be fun.This morning in PBL, the student in charge of bringing breakfast, forgot the goods for the second time. What a jerk. In anticipation of eating this morning, I didn't eat breakfast, and now I am hungry. "My stomach feels like it is eating itself", as some might say.Right now there are two girls from my class practicing giving high fives to each

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The Light, Nonfat Yogurt I am eating right now has a really weird, thick consistency.AMSA National Convention This Weekend. Hey-oooooh.Does anyone want to be a Vulvologist when they grow up?I am now eating String Cheese.Another type of String Cheese, the String Cheese Incident.Websites of NoteFoxy VegetablesThe Future of FoodNational GeographicBeing There: September 11 Volunteers Working in

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We are both the world and the people.A wise man once told me that college=wallege. When I asked him what that meant, he didn't give me a response. When I asked him why he wouldn't give me a response, he told me "For you, to understand my young ninja, you must go to college, because college=wallege."I just ate Chicken Pad Thai. The person I ate with, had Peanut Chicken w/ tofu.Is Tofurky good? I

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Finalmente. I am able to post on the blog again. My sincerest apologies for a lack of posting over the past few days. I had a cardiovascular exam today (not on myself) and I now have free time again. Phew.Over the past few days, the following thoughts have come to mind.......1. Are photos of animals considered nude photos since they usually aren't wearing clothes?2. Why I am I on a sugar cereal

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Sorry for not writing over the past few days. There is lots of action going on in the homefront. When I say a lot of action, I mean A LOT. I have been applying for grants, both year-out and research, receiving really poor exam scores back, writing differentials, reading for a final exam, and crying. So, bear with me. There will be more Anonymous writings tomorrow (Friday).On the good side of the

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And it all comes down to this.....I don't know why people sometimes make drastic changes in their appearance....First I used Prodigy, then AOL, and now I just use high speed internet.What if a medical student has narcolepsy? Would that affect their clerkships?Standardized Tests. Are they really standardized?Extreme people probably shouldn't be allowed into medical school. Right?! Recommended

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Tamponade1. Tamponade is a condition of blood flow stoppage either by insertion of a tampon (a wadded cotton plug) into a blood vessel or by a constriction of the vessel by an outside force.2. Collection of fluid between the heart muscle and the pericardial sac3. A yummy drink that tastes good on a hot, sunny day.In the HospitalIn the Hospital, the mighty Hospital,Patients sleep tonight.In the

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Birthday Cake Tastes Good Any Time During The day.Ice Cream Sandwiches Are Loaded With FAT.Rice Wine From Laos Tastes Interesting.I Wonder How Many New Foods/Snacks Are Introduced to Consumers Each Day?!Functionality is Functional.I HAVE HEARD RUMORS OF DOCTORS AND MEDICAL STUDENTS USING IV'S TO CURE HANGOVERS. IS THIS FACT OR FICTION? ANY THOUGHTS?Newsie News(click quotes)1. The Model Who Smells

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I'm just a student, what do I know?I have no answers and my brain works too slow.Please don't pimp me,I hate how it feels,Show me the light,Teach me to heal.Give me a chance,Guide me along,I want to learn stuff to help people and things of the similar also know to show people feel nice and good.I am a medical student. This is a scenario that happened to me at clinic yesterday:A patient came to

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Power Point has ruined the current state of higher education. It also makes the presenter look like they don't really know their material.Why do beans cause flatus? Any thoughts?Squash is both a sport and a food.Many medical terms have no valid roots and as a result, are difficult to memorize.The automated maps on www.weather.com really make you feel like a weatherman.Sites of NoteMedical School

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To the AnonymousLawStudent:a) Who are you and where do you hail from?b) I don't discuss "Race", for I believe we are all multiracial.Yesterday I was working with an OB/GYN attending who was 6 months out of residency. While working with her, she told me, "I hate my patients. I hate my practice. I hate my life."Any thoughts on this??Going to class isn't always beneficial for me. However, I feel

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Question by Blog Reader: "The obesity problem of the United States sounds pretty disgusting...can you confirm that exists? I'm Canadian..."Answer by Blog Writer: Yes. It exists. It is gross, actually. However, I have been to Ontario and British Columbia and there seems to be obese people there too, just not as many.Question by Blog Reader: I heard a rumor about a coffee shop in San Francisco that

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If Life Was A Highway, like the song says, I don't think I'd want to ride it all night long because I'd probably get tired.Although Trix Are For Kids, adults like me like them as well.They now make Energy Water, aka Water plus Caffeine.Being Tired on Monday is normal for me, but, it's not cool, at all.Some say love is like a river, but, I think it is more like an ocean of emotion.Sites of

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The world is spinning, but we appear stationary at times.If you have never been to a laser light show in a planetarium, you should really consider going.Cocoa Pebbles are a great snack.Leisure reading can be easy, but it can also be difficult.Tarzan was a wild and crazy guy.A Website worth checking out.....http://www.ashoka.org/A non-medical, but neat, video....News Stories to Consider Reading:

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Hay May, It's The Hoochie Nay.A friend just got off of 39 hours straight in the hospital. That's not cool.Sleeping in class. Acceptable or not acceptable?Pizza with bacon, cheese, potatoes, and chives? Cool or not cool?Bunnies or Hamsters for pets? I am going to go with neither.The Sun is Shining, The Rain is Gone.Websites of Notehttp://www.unicef.org/magic/http://www.forgeprogram.orghttp://

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American Idol. I mean, they are not my idol. Are they yours?The late Anna Nicole Smith. More of an American Idol that most American Idols, for her stunning looks, witty sense of humor, and likable personality. An All-American Lady, in my expert opinion."Poodles and Pussies". The name of the pet company in the movie Dumb and Dumber.Classical music. It's good for puppies and babies.Love. Boy, was

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It's the day of Love, which is why it has taken me so long to write and which is why I won't be writing much today. I love loving things. I love food. I love learning. I love the sun. I love the snow. I love the rain. I love being outside. I love sleeping. I love being awake. I love people. I love animals. I love to love things. I love hot sauce. I love clothes. I love biting my nails. I love

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Question of the Day: Why do many Chinese restaurants serve Pizza on their to-go menus?Thought of the Day: People who think they know everything are fooling themselves, but also fooling other people at times too.Notable Websites:Partners in Health, an organization providing care for those in need. Click here.Food Link (UK), a guide to food safety. Click here.Three Notable News Stories(click quotes

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Over the weekend I had a lot of time to think about a lot of different things. Here are a few unanswered questions that remain.1. Can dogs be gay?2. Who would score higher on the SAT's? Justin Timberlake or Cameron Diaz?3. Do the people who play medical identities on TV shows feel like they are doctors in real life?4. Who really invented the hamburger? Connecticut or Texas?5. Why are the words

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My sickness is on the upswing, so that's cool. I figured since I slept more last night, I should get a puppy that would keep me up all night.I wish my school was in Upstate NY, I heard that they got almost 100 inches of snow! That is insane and I bet they've canceled classes there.High heels. I don't get them. Besides fashion and helping to increase calf size, what's the point of them? I mean,

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This is the beginning of my Interview w/ Tiromed.com. If you like it and/or you want to learn more about Tiromed.com, PLEASE go to their site and check it out! It's a great site for physicians, medical students, premeds, and anyone in the medical field! If you like "student doctor" aka SDN, then you will LOVE this site. If you don't like SDN, you will also probably like this site. It has

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I am on my way to becoming a celebrity in the field of "Medical Blogging". My first feature interview at Tiromed.com! CLICK THIS LINKA Poem about My HealthThose goddamn hives,Hives here, hives gone,"They're not so bad",You've got them wrong!Remember that,They're not like grass,You kill them once, They WILL come back.I had them TuesdayAnd Wednesday too,Si, estan aqui Manana?I'm suing the makers of

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Sinus Pressure - check.Hives - check.Fever - check.Muscle Aches - check.I have a hole in the pocket of a pair of my dress pants. I know this because yesterday, while I was working with a Gynecologist, a bunch of coins fell through the hole, down my leg and landed (and rolled) on the floor, making a bunch of klink-klank noises, just when the Dr. was talking to the patient about how her

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I have a temperature of 99.1. That is normal.My head feels stuffy. That is not normal.I will be going to drink Green Tea in a minute, because it is good for you.Aches and Pains.Refugee Children....click here for moreThe Evolution of MedicineI have an earache ...2000 BC - Here, eat this root.1000 AD - That root is heathen. Here, say this prayer.1850 AD - That prayer is superstition. Here, drink

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In My News.....I have a stuffy nose and scratchy throat. I am drinking Vitamin Water.I am looking forward to another week of studying.I am in the library, again.In Med School News....In New York City, aka the Big Cheese, Global Health Luminaries Gathered at Weill Cornell in a Push for Action on Neglected Diseases in Developing World. Click here for more.At the University of California at San

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If you listen to a lot of music, you will know that a lot of lyrics don’t make any sense at all. With that being said, how come it is cool if you are a musician and you say things that don’t make sense, but it’s not cool if you are, let’s say, a medical student, and you say lots of random things that don’t make sense??!!?1 9 2 9 1 2 3 0 8 6 72 27 633 7 1 6 46 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 7 0 9 56 3 3

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It is the weekend.I am not going to post today b/c I can't handle it.Shit is getting a little too crazy.I have had 2000 Visitors to my blog!Will the people who are reading this blog start writing comments? PLEASE.You are good people. I know it.

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Yesterday.Mail order brides do exist. I know this because I was working at a rural clinic and a patient of mine brought his mail order bride from the phillipines with him to his office visit. True story.I saw my first patient with Myasthenia Gravis.I saw a patient who was suffering from chronic bronchitis. At one point I asked her "do you smoke marijuana?" She chuckled and said a forceful, "No,

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I am a little dumbfounded as to how some professors or professoras can say that exams will be "fun" or an "enjoyable learning experience". Do they not remember what medical school was like? Or maybe they do....What type/flavor of cheese is "string cheese"? It seems to be a mutt.Energy drinks vs. Coffee. You make the call.Here is a good learning opportunity: http://www.internationalgme.org/Here is

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I had a hard time doing a pelvic exam yesterday because the patient I was performing one on had a serious rectocele.Is it okay or not okay to have a scruffy beard as a medical student? What about longer hair if you are a male? What about short hair if you are female?Taco Bell is authentic Mexican food.Joke: Two little kids lined up for surgery are lying in stretchers outside the operating

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Good Morning People.At Washington University in St. Louis, the Medical Students put on an art show! Check it out at this link: ART SHOWSeveral Georgetown University School of Medicine staff members have launched a Web site that provides no-cost continuing medical education programs for physicians seeking alternatives to pharmaceutical company-sponsored CME. Check it out at: PharmedOut!That's all

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My eyes feel tired today. It's Monday, and I've got a lot to do.I found a really amazing story on the internet about a medical school professor who was accidentally pricked with an AIDS positive needle and who contracted HIV. Click on this link to read more: MAHLON JOHNSON: Searching for an HIV "loophole" by dosing himself with highly toxic AIDS drugsI wish that Sundays really had Sun.I would be

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Hillary Clinton wants Universal Healthcare.Bill Clinton wants__________.Chelsea Clinton wants her mom to become president.What is the deal with Gunners?Do people wear surgical caps outside of the OR to show that they were in the OR or because their hair would be messy if they took it off?Sometimes when people compare things, they compare with the difference between "Apples and Oranges". But,

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In some parts of the country it is sunny, in other parts it is icing or snowing, and in my part of the country, being inside of my head, it is foggy. As I attempt to shove more information into my skull, I have a hard time visualizing the other stuff that is already in there.What percentage of medical students these days go into the field because of the money?It's not why I am here.In the United

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It is obnoxious when people sit in class or in small group sessions and use their computers for IM, Mail, News, or other things instead of using them to take notes. You are in class to pay attention. If you are going to inappropriately use your computer during class, then don't come at all.The war on drugs is not a war against all drugs, it is a war against marijuana. Just look at the commercials

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There is an organ donor deficit.In order to fix this problem, something needs to be done.I suggest two things:1. Those who are willing to accept an organ over their lifetime, for whatever reason, must be forced to donate their organs if they decease with viable organs.2. Economically speaking, an organ market makes sense. Ethically? I don't know. But if people were offered money for organs, they

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Right this second, a professor is lecturing and reading his presentation directly from the power point slides. Now, what is the point of that? Why do I even bother coming to class? I ask myself this every day..........The best thing you can tell your patients: Stop Smoking. I really think that cigarettes should be illegal. They end up costing our healthcare system so much money. It's really

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I apologize for some of the news links not going directly to the stories yesterday. I know that some of them went to the New York Times and made you register....for FREE. At least it was FREE though right? Sorries.Something to consider going to: AMSA's 57th National ConventionSpeakers Include: Dr. Paul Farmer, Dr. Jack Geiger, Dr. Sanjay GuptaConvention Website: http://www.amsa.org/convFor those

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Holler. It's your boy Anonymous writing at you with some good material today.1. "Level 2, Trauma Alert, Level 2 Trauma Alert" just played over the loudspeaker in the library, which is where I am sitting right this second.2. I saw a patient today who looked the color of a yellow highlighter. She was jaundiced due to a pancreatic tumor.3. SIERRA LEONE REFUGEE ALLSTARS IS A GREAT BAND THAT WAS

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I think that weekends should be 3 full days long.Extreme bowling, which involves music, strobe lights, and black lights, is amazing.Brussel Sprouts are underrated.Wars for oil can be both good and bad.I have a stomach ache from the morning coffee. Shit. Literally. Curry powder on french fries tastes good. Try it. Now!A few quick weekend stories to get your mouth watering for the upcoming week's

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Okay, in all seriousness, how come most medical schools here in the United States don't teach the students about the healthcare system that we practice in? I mean, really. That's like putting a person off the street in an OR to do a surgery. I can guarantee you that nothing "magical" happens between MS4 and intern year where all of a sudden you learn the system. Seriously.What is the deal with

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Booyakasha. See the movie Crash. Great Movie.See the movie Happy Feet. Great Movie.See the movie Blood Diamond. Great Movie."Real Med Student of Genius" Video My thoughts on life as we know it: "We're all in this together".My thoughts on ghosts: "I can't say whether they are true or false".My thoughts on medical school: Priceless.And some news.....(click links for stories)1. Over 1,000 Children

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I appologize for not writing an unbelievable post yesterday....my computer has entered the cemetary. Now, I type on the virgin keys of a Apple computer. I have again seen the light of Macintosh after 10 years on the dark side.Recently I had a lecture from a Urologist who appeared to be wearing some sort of Ugz/Moonboots combination. He came straight out of the OR I guess..... That's extremely

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This is why your patients should stop smoking...... 20 minutes after quitting: Your heart rate and blood pressure drops. 12 hours after quitting: The carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal. 2 weeks to 3 months after quitting: Your circulation improves and your lung function increases. 1 to 9 months after quitting: Coughing and shortness of breath decrease; cilia (tiny hair-like

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I appologize for the no-post friday, but, some of us have to volunteer, some of us have other commitments, and some of us are celebrating the weekend. With that being said, I think that the people deserve a joke...........right?Joke: An elderly woman went into the doctor's office. When the doctor asked why she was there, she replied, "I'd

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A Joke To Start Off With.......An elderly woman from the deepest, most southern part of Alabama goes into the local newspaper office to see that the obituary for her recently deceased husband is written.The obit editor informs her that the fee for the obituary is 50 cents a word. She pauses, reflects and then says, "Well, then, let it read, "Billy Bob died."Amused at the woman's thrift, the

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I just drank some Green Tea because it is good for you. It helps you lose weight, lower your cholesterol, and can reduce your risk of cancer. Just ask the East Side.....of the world.Did you ever wonder why people smoke cigarettes with their children in the car?I do.Did you ever wonder why people buy alcohol for their kids?I do.Did you ever wonder why people let their six year old babysit their

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To fulfill a request by a foreign medical student, I am going to start today by telling you, the readers, what my day was like.8-10am: Laboratory Session about Renal Pathology10-12am: Lectures about the Renal System12-1pm: The eating of a salad and boiled eggs1pm-4pm: OB/GYN Small Group Sessions where we learned about Bimanual exams, rectovaginal exams, GYN Pathology, and about pregnancy in

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Yesterday I met a pediatrician who had 4 dogs, 2 skunks, 3 birds, 12 cats, a pig, a horse, 2 emu, and over 100 raccoons as pets. Can I get a "wow" from anyone?!I just returned from the tropics, and might I say, it would be GREAT to live there an be a physician. Any input anyone?Today I learned about male and female sexual dysfunction. In discussion, it came up that when a patient tells you that

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As the new year comes to us, I provide you, the medical school people, with some things to think about as you party it up wherever you may be. Whatever you do tonight, make sure to keep it real, drink safely, and always wear two socks instead of just one.Enjoy and happy new year......1. Four Keys to Making a Good ImpressionIn your clerkships, or if you're just going out, you should make sure to

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I have a rash on my arms and it won't go away, so that's cool, at least it's not on my genitals, which would be the anti-cool. As for the recent news, Saddam was hung by George Bush and George Bush Sr. and Wasington DC is fogged over, like the brain of your stoned friend. I am not excited to be going back to school because I don't like counseling people with metabolic syndrome, it's a losing

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Whoa. The internet service in developing countries can be a bit sketchy at times. With that being said, I appologize for not being too blogworthy over the past 5 days. I am currently in Latin America doing some stuff, and I am enjoying the 2 week break from medical school. It's nice having nothing to do, isn't it? The answer is YES.Medical Care in the developing world is not the same as it is in

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Working on pediatrics will make you sick. I know this because those little midget people have given me a nice case of the runny nose, runs, headache, fever, and malaise, all at once. Those little buggers.......Things that get to me:1. Classmates who ask questions they already know the answers to in order to make themselves look intelligent even though I see through them and think they are less

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As I had a busy day at school, in the library, in school, and at the library, I didn't have too much time to ponder what I would blog today. I did, however, come across some rather remarkable stories I wanted to share with you.Before that, here is some advice:Prescribe IUD's instead of Natural Family Planning.Be Empathetic.Speak Softly and don't carry a stick at all.Remember, you are a learnee.(

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Seriosuly, this video is completely ridiculous, and is from a Medical School in Thailand. The music is one thing, but, OVER AN HOUR MASSAGE OF FEET AND LEGS???? WOW.

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1. So......Facebook told me that I had to change my name from Anon Med Stu to a real name because I was violating a policy of theirs. My new name is Cliff Stanzler. It sounds like a nice name, doesn't it? Since nobody knows me, I am still anonymous!2. Do people really think that it is okay to wear their dirty scrubs and surgical booties out of the operating room? First of all, you put scrub

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1. A true patient interaction that recently happend to me at an office visit:Me: So, what brings you in today?Pt: I think I hurt my ankle.Me: Okay......can you tell me more about that?Pt: I think I might have hurt it at work.Me: Uh huh...Pt: Yeah, so that's what happened.Me: Okay. Can you tell me how you may have hurt it at work?Pt: I was just working, you know......Me: No, I don't understand.

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Over the weekend, there were some great news stories for all of the vegetarians out there. Although the news looks promising, I do have to say that I like meat, even though I saw "Fast Food Nation", which almost turned me veg.For those of you on the fence, or those of you who have already jumped the wagon, check these stories out!(click the quotes for the stories!)1. The rainbow effectGuacamole

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Yo Yo-Check it. Before you go to bed tonight, enjoy the first installment of MedTV, from the University of Washington School of Medicine. It is ridonkulous and includes:-Music Videos-Lil' Jon in Med School-Beavis and Butt-head-Bud Light commercials-PSA's

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If you are having trouble getting your study on today.....then check out this Medical Student music video! It's titled: "READ"

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For those of you looking into Internal Medicine, Family Practice, or Med/PEDS residencies and careers, you'll want to check out this story! With flate rates of $250, MD's and PA's are making housecalls in NYC, and have caught onto the fact that patient satisfaction and personal attention can bring in the big bucks. Can this model work in other metropolitan areas? I'd give it a go if I were

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1. Like most medical students, I have lots of questions running through my head. One question I can't seem to get out of my mind is: Should there be a BMI prerequisite for those working in the field of healthcare? Let's look at this question seriously. Is it morally right or even politically correct for a doctor, nurse, or member of the healthcare team who has a BMI that puts them in the obese

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(click on story quote to see story)1. Tourism for Fertility: Are you having problems with fertility? If so, try vacationing in Barbados!"She chose to fly thousands of miles to the Barbados Fertility Centre for treatment because she could not find an egg donor in the UK."2. A Cannabusiness for patients with Multiple Sclerosis is shut down in the UK.All three defendants told the court they believed

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Tap, Tap. Is the microphone working?I would like to share a special haiku, written by me:Smoking KillsSmoking kills your brain and lungs,Smoking will kill you,You will die young if you smoke.In honour of the Jewish holiday Hanukkah, here is a photograph of Curious George lighting the menorah:The Bush and the Menorah

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