Myofascial Pain: a pain for doctors and patients

Myofascial pain is thought to be secondary to the tightening of fascia which reduces the fascia’s sliding ability and acts as a source of tension. This may be caused my acute micro-trauma or repeated injury (1). These areas of tightened fascia are known as trigger points, defined as “spots of exquisite tenderness and hyperirritability in … Continue reading Myofascial Pain: a pain for doctors and patients

Efficient Communication: Why Doctors Don’t Call Each Other

Communication is the most important thing that doctors do. It is how medications are ordered, how patients are educated, and how procedures are performed. Doctors talk to patients, nurses, social workers, counselors, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and medical assistants constantly. Effective communication is the key to getting things done in the hospital. But how do … Continue reading Efficient Communication: Why Doctors Don’t Call Each Other

Kidney disease algorithm

I made a kidney disease algorithm today and thought I would share it and the associated Anki deck. Please let me know if there are any errors, leave a comment and I'll fix it Anki file: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bQGCNsAldW8iORomMBg1wH5H2Iizz-Dm/view?usp=sharing No content on this site should ever be used as a substitute for direct medical advice from your … Continue reading Kidney disease algorithm

Three stories of how cancer became infectious

Earlier on this blog I talked about the first time I was in a hospital, and how I feared “catching” cancer from my grandpa. Of course this fear is ridiculous because cancer can’t be “caught” or transmitted like an infectious disease. But, what if it could? While at first glance infectious cancer sounds absolutely terrifying … Continue reading Three stories of how cancer became infectious

How one woman became immortal (a true story)

Everyone has dreamt of immortality, at least once. What would it be like to live forever? Would you travel? Learn new languages? Become wealthy? With modern advances in science and medicine, people are now living longer and healthier than ever. People are living longer, but not forever. Except one woman. Henrietta Lacks was born in … Continue reading How one woman became immortal (a true story)

How viruses are being used to treat disease

Viruses have been in the news a lot lately, almost always in a negative light. The COVID-19 pandemic has irrevocably changed our society in ways we are still discovering. While viruses can cause much pain and suffering, they have also been used to produce life-saving medications, and scientists have been using them for decades. Many … Continue reading How viruses are being used to treat disease