Things that bug me – telling me normal (CBC, BMP)
The post discusses the necessity of lifelong learning and adaptation for successful medical practitioners.
Mystery novels, cold cases and the diagnostic process
As in this book, when a previous diagnosis does not make sense, consider reopening the diagnostic process as a “cold case”.
Mystery novels, cold cases and the diagnostic process
Mystery novels, like medical diagnoses, require revisiting assumptions to uncover overlooked evidence and correct errors.
Podcasts for medical students on internal medicine
Likely the zinc deficiency is a major culprit here. Studies of the ornithine transcarbamylase cycle show that zinc is an important co-factor.
Podcasts for medical students on internal medicine
The author welcomed two third-year medical students starting internal medicine rotations and shared a helpful podcast list.
Podcasts for medical students on internal medicine
Each podcast above has many more excellent episodes. I picked these out on a first pass, quick suggestion for my new 3rd year students.
Lessons learned from the National Champions
The post highlights lessons from the University of Virginia’s basketball victory, focusing on persistence, teamwork, learning from failure, and humility.
Lessons learned from the National Champions
So what does this have to do with medicine. Maybe nothing, but we can learn important lessons from literature, music and sports.
Fictional detectives as diagnostic models
The article argues that strict adherence to medical guidelines can sometimes be harmful, neglecting the nuances of individual patient care.
Fictional detectives as diagnostic models
Like most internists, I love a good mystery novel, TV show or movie. Mention Sherlock Holmes and internists smile.