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Studying Anatomy

Studying Anatomy

By lizsayson on January 2, 2014

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A rash

By Kristy Williams on August 8, 2013

I remember today why I love medicine, Why I chose this life, Which regularly has me questioning my own sanity. On my last week of 3rd year. In dermatology [an unexpected spot for insight]. Though to call it medicine, Without hesitation is a misnomer – I prefer the social[slash]medicinal side of things, Which rarely, though […]

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This too shall pass

This too shall pass

By rkdayan on July 13, 2013

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It is.

By Kristy Williams on February 20, 2013

“It is stage 4” is too difficult to say. His blue eyes look yearningly into those of his patient. “I can’t really help you”, he is trying to say. But not; his words speak of probability, outcomes, options. Indirect, vague. Struggle. The pelvic MRI: mashed potatoes. The cancer in our patient’s rectum reaching into bladder, […]

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Birthing belly: physiology that will blow your mind

Birthing belly: physiology that will blow your mind

By rkdayan on February 2, 2013

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Toe Nails

By Kristy Williams on November 29, 2012

Elephantitis of the legs, Lymphostatic ballooning. Your protein filled, fluid logged limbs Are too heavy for your frame, Too massive for a guy. Early 30’s. The pain in those legs, Doppler’s don’t begin to explain. Rule out DVT, sure. But to cancel the shame, the guilt, A therapeutic dose would be nice. Revealing your feet, […]

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Pain tolerance

Pain tolerance

By rkdayan on September 13, 2012

This painting is from my rural rotation this summer.  The first patient I saw during the elective was an individual with a partially ruptured Achilles tendon.  S/he thought they had sprained their ankle and had been limping around for 3 days before coming in! Talk about pain tolerance..

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