Reintroducing some facts about recent research on heated tobacco products
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Source: BMJ Comments - September 29, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: forums
Does this sound accurate? Hierarchy of single doctor private offices.
From top to bottom:
Owner dentist
Office manager
Front desk staff
Hygienist
Assistant
Janitor
The dog
Dirt
Crud
Gum on the back of the shoe
Cigarette butt on pavement in the parking lot
The grime in the sink
Mold in ceiling
Turd in the toilet bowl
Associate dentist
And after a few years, the associate can work his/her way up above "Dirt" . "Dog" will always be favoured over associate. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - September 20, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Mauricio45 Tags: Dental Residents and Practicing Dentists Source Type: forums
Nasal vestibular carcinoma
This is a case that checks disparate boxes and is rare. Thus it makes it a little confusing.
59yo male in excellent health. Non smoker. No drug use. Perhaps 40yo ago had some sort of injury and broke nose and cartilage was exposed or something like that. Never quite healed for a while, in vestibular region. About 6 mos ago had a right neck node suddenly appear. Asymptomatic. Had a simple but complete excisional biopsy of that by community ENT. Was SCC p16+. N1, level 2, maybe 3. No adverse...
Nasal vestibular carcinoma (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - September 16, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: scarbrtj Tags: Radiation Oncology Source Type: forums
Another purely hypothetical scenario
60ish male needs cysto w/ biopsies for staging of bladder cancer. 6.4cm ascending thoracic aortic aneurysm found incidentally on CT as part of work-up. 40 pack year smoker, no features that scream Marfan, ehlers danlos, etc. Patient seen by medicine who says “patient is optimized for surgery”. Seen by thoracic who says, patient can proceed under anesthesia and will consider repair if prognosis from cancer is reasonable based on staging, biopsies, etc. You’re assigned the case and despite...
Another purely hypothetical scenario (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - August 28, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Beeftenderloin Tags: Anesthesiology Source Type: forums
Medicine interview Question
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Source: The Student Room - August 26, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Joey6272 Tags: Medicine Source Type: forums
Another Cardiac Case
I always enjoy the case presentations around here and it's been a while since I contributed, so here was a fun case
54 y/o male underwent Sternotomy for CABG/MVR/MAZE/LLAA 2 months ago after presenting with an NSTEMI. BMI 42, recent hx of Meth and Marijuana use, current everyday smoker with questionable COPD (PFTs were fine), OSA on BiPAP while at hospital (non-compliant at home), and AFib on Elliquis. Surgery went uneventfully, had a Mitral Valve Repair (simple ring), good flow in...
Another Cardiac Case (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - July 31, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: sethco Tags: Anesthesiology Source Type: forums
Waiver Question
I'm planning to join the military (Army) and would appreciate any insight into whether I would need a waiver/what I can do to improve my chances of being able to join. I smoked marijuana approximately 5 times over 10 years ago. At the time, my parents found out and had me meet with a drug counselor. There was no diagnosis of a substance use disorder but the office/clinic where I met with the counselor no longer has any records on file due to length of time (and I have an official letter from...
Waiver Question (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - July 24, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: lmn879 Tags: Military Medicine Source Type: forums
The Happy Happy Joy Joy Thread
OK we've gotten a little negative and cranky on here lately, myself (especially?) included. So I'm starting this thread where we can post happy things happening in our lives, share joyous anecdotes, trade recipes, and possibly reference Ren and Stimpy repeatedly.
I'll start. Just bought a new grill/ smoker which I'm having a fantastic time using. Was able to get my hands on some good cuts of sockeye salmon and, after adding sea salt, pepper, paprika, and a smidge of olive oil, smoked...
The Happy Happy Joy Joy Thread (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - July 23, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Mr. Hat Tags: Emergency Medicine Source Type: forums
Case discussion
Had a weird case about a month ago, curious to see what others would do, and differential diagnosis, investigative workup etc. Identifying details have been changed to protect confidentiality. I will start the post with all the details when I took over her care. I can post the autopsy results at the end.
This was a 77 year old woman, admitted with acute abdominal pain. PMHx of hypertension and gout, appy/chole. Living independently, married, non smoker, reasonably healthy lady. CT scan of...
Case discussion (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - July 5, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: leviathan Tags: Critical Care Source Type: forums
UWorld Q 7601 Respiratory physiology
Pt evaluated for worsening SOB on exertion, 40-pack-year smoking hit. Lung are hyperresonant on percussion and there is diffuse wheezing on auscultation. CXR reveals a flattened diaphragm with a narrow mediastinum, there are decreased bronchovascular markings in the peripheral lung region.
Why this is COPD? how to tell it is not restrictive lung diseases ? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - May 26, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: maggiesilverchow Tags: Step I Source Type: forums
The Loophole in the New Menthol Cigarette Ban
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Source: BMJ Comments - April 24, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: forums
Covid 19, Vitamin D deficiency, Smoking, Age and Lack of Masks Equals the Perfect Storm
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Source: BMJ Comments - April 5, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: forums
Re: Covid-19: a puzzle with many missing pieces (Smoking Again)
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Source: BMJ Comments - March 2, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: forums
A question about mortality related to COVID-19 and smoking?
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Source: BMJ Comments - February 14, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: forums
Re: Maternal smoking during pregnancy and fractures in offspring: national register based sibling comparison study
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Source: BMJ Comments - February 12, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: forums
