1. 05/16/12
    invado: Vintage Eye Diagram

    invado:

    Vintage Eye Diagram

     

  2. invado: Anatomically Correct Heart Illustration

    invado:

    Anatomically Correct Heart Illustration

     

  3. M.D. vs. M.D.-Ph.D. vs. Ph.D.

    minimd:

    The other day, I treated one of my favorite mentors from undergrad to a lovely lunch. We caught up and discussed my future for over an hour, and overall, the conversation was delightful.

    However, every time I speak with her, my mentor expresses her strong opinion that she does not think I should be going to medical school. 

    Understandably, this is a little worrisome.

    Read More

    I think you can always make the decision to pursue a dual degree in M.D./Ph.D.

    The only thing I did not agree with was this, “ugly politics and hierarchies that academia does not suffer.” This exists everywhere, including academia. It is something that you navigate through.

    Regardless of where you find yourself, I wish you the best.

     

  4. 2sigma: maiyamayhem: Super interesting! My birthday isn’t in one of the dark months but it’s the darkest square in it’s month.  Also, that really light week in November?  I know shittons of people with birthdays then. It’s cool to see information presented this way. Also cool? Shift the chart back nine months and see when people are most apt to get it on! Or maybe women are more fertile in the winter? Love this stuff, it’s food for thought. I know at least three people born on my birthday, we’re the same age. It’s weird.

    2sigma:

    maiyamayhem:

    Super interesting! My birthday isn’t in one of the dark months but it’s the darkest square in it’s month. 

    Also, that really light week in November?  I know shittons of people with birthdays then.

    It’s cool to see information presented this way. Also cool? Shift the chart back nine months and see when people are most apt to get it on! Or maybe women are more fertile in the winter? Love this stuff, it’s food for thought.

    I know at least three people born on my birthday, we’re the same age. It’s weird.

    (Source: nevver)

     

  5. medicalschool: Red Blood Cells Awesome. Love it.

    medicalschool:

    Red Blood Cells

    Awesome. Love it.

    (Source: media.science360.gov)

     

  6. 05/15/12
    medicalschool: Asbestos-related disease is caused by inhalation of asbestos fibers, typically from industrial or occupational exposures. The chest radiograph findings of bilateral calcified pleural plaques over the diaphragmatic, peripheral, or mediastinal pleura (white arrows) is indicative of prior asbestos exposure. Noncalcified pleural plaques are not readily appreciated on chest radiograph but fully displayed on computed tomography. Progression of asbestos-related disease to involve the lung parenchyma is known as asbestosis. This predominantly affects the interstitial compartment of the lung and manifests as increased interstitial markings, coarse parenchymal bands, rounded atelectasis (red arrows), and parenchymal distortion on chest radiographs. The appearance of pleural effusion — particularly if associated with enlarging pleural mass and localized pain — is indicative of development of a mesothelioma.

    medicalschool:

    Asbestos-related disease is caused by inhalation of asbestos fibers, typically from industrial or occupational exposures. The chest radiograph findings of bilateral calcified pleural plaques over the diaphragmatic, peripheral, or mediastinal pleura (white arrows) is indicative of prior asbestos exposure. Noncalcified pleural plaques are not readily appreciated on chest radiograph but fully displayed on computed tomography. Progression of asbestos-related disease to involve the lung parenchyma is known as asbestosis. This predominantly affects the interstitial compartment of the lung and manifests as increased interstitial markings, coarse parenchymal bands, rounded atelectasis (red arrows), and parenchymal distortion on chest radiographs. The appearance of pleural effusion — particularly if associated with enlarging pleural mass and localized pain — is indicative of development of a mesothelioma.

     

  7. mouseinscrubs: fuckyeahnarcotics: Patient was diagnosed with Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM) This T2-weighted MRI of the brain demonstrates large, patchy areas of subcortical and deep white matter hyperintensity in the bilateral corona radiata, some of these areas extend to the lateral ventricles, these lesions don’t appear to be causing mass effect despite their large size, treatment with high dose steroids, plasmapheresis, and administration of intravenous immunoglobulin were all initiated to manage the ADEM, which was diagnosed per the imaging results, despite therapy, the patient’s condition unfortunately did not improve, and her cognitive, sensory and motor function rapidly deteriorated over the subsequent weeks resulting in long term hospitalization Unfortunately for ED patients, the laesions aren’t always that prominent or visible in MRI pictures, especially not in early stages.

    mouseinscrubs:

    fuckyeahnarcotics:

    Patient was diagnosed with Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM)

    This T2-weighted MRI of the brain demonstrates large, patchy areas of subcortical and deep white matter hyperintensity in the bilateral corona radiata, some of these areas extend to the lateral ventricles, these lesions don’t appear to be causing mass effect despite their large size, treatment with high dose steroids, plasmapheresis, and administration of intravenous immunoglobulin were all initiated to manage the ADEM, which was diagnosed per the imaging results, despite therapy, the patient’s condition unfortunately did not improve, and her cognitive, sensory and motor function rapidly deteriorated over the subsequent weeks resulting in long term hospitalization

    Unfortunately for ED patients, the laesions aren’t always that prominent or visible in MRI pictures, especially not in early stages.

     

  8. pigfarts-pigfarts-here-i-come: lol now i know XD

    pigfarts-pigfarts-here-i-come:

    lol now i know XD

    (Source: fuckyeahragetoons)

     

  9. NY TIMES: "(Francois) Mr. Hollande entered the Élysée along a long red carpet in the courtyard, met by Nicolas Sarkozy, who was the first incumbent president to lose re-election since 1981. Both men, in dark suits, shook hands and disappeared inside for a meeting, in which, it is said, Mr. Sarkozy handed over France’s nuclear codes to his successor. Some suggested he also handed over the password to the Élysée Twitter account."

    inothernews:

    USERNAME:  Elysee

    PASSWORD:  Merde

    EL OH EL.

     

  10. Résumé Discrimination.

    I get more callbacks and email responses with my abbreviated name.

    Even if I send the same résumé and cover letter to an employer; once with full name and again with nickname. *rolls eyes*

    If my parents had named me “Ashley” or “Rachel”, this wouldn’t even be a post.