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Post 21: Fight or fly away?
Title photo credits: Shane Kislack/ @shanekislackphotographs – instagram The concept of the “fight or flight” response is deeply ingrained in our understanding of stress and has its roots in early psychological and physiological research. Walter Cannon, an early 20th-century American physiologist, pioneered the term “fight or flight” to describe the body’s instinctive response to perceived
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Hidden Figures: Lubna of Cordoba
This post is going to be part of a paper I wrote on Lubna of Cordoba, a scholar who transcribed over 500,000 pieces of work in math and sciences. I had the opportunity to visit Cordoba in May of 2023 and see the historical sites that Lubna herself walked around in. The class that I
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Post 19: Suiting Up Against MRSA: A Journey Through Its Evolving Threat
Today, we take a look at the complex world of MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus), an important public health problem that has grown significantly over the years. This article will build on the previous article on C. Diff, as this patient also has MRSA. Before exploring her story, let me recount my experience as a healthcare
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Post 18: A Night of Resilience
In the world of healthcare, the night can be filled with unexpected challenges and remarkable stories of resilience. This post will cover my new job at UTSW and display a night that remains etched in my memory: the fierce battle against the formidable enemy Clostridium difficile or C. difficile, which took place over three consecutive
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Post 17: A New Job
I am delighted to share an important chapter that has recently opened in my journey towards a career in the medical field. I am extremely pleased to announce that I have been offered and accepted the position of Patient Care Technician at the renowned University of Texas Southwestern (UTSW) in the Departments of Plastics, Otolaryngology,
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Post 16: Calm Amidst the Chaos: Exploring the Role of Benzodiazepines in Medicine
As an urgent call crackled through the radio, the concert clinic instantly shifted into a state of focused urgency. The words “Seizure patient on the East side, we need backup” filled the air, igniting a strong sense of purpose within me. With confidence, I swiftly made my way towards the patient, while my partner headed
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Post 15: Part 7 – Hassan II Mosque
In my final post, I would like to share my personal experience of visiting the majestic Hassan II Mosque. This architectural wonder really took my breath away. From the moment I stepped inside I knew I was doing something special. The sheer grandeur of the mosque’s design and the peaceful atmosphere within its walls made
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Post 14: Part 6 Morocco – The Blue City
The Blue City, a refuge spot for Muslims during the Reconquista, A city of weed: Chefchaoun – A beautiful city in the mountains where the structures are blue. Walking the in the streets was amazing, seeing all the cats, people and food was different. The city center had very interesting performers and people. Our friend
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Post 13: Morocco Part 5 – A day in Fes
“Fes is the best” Fes was probably the best city I’ve seen even though we only spent a night there. The Medina in Fes was absolutely amazing, and I felt like as if it was much more diverse than Rabat or tangier Medina. The place itself felt as if it was the food capital of
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Post 12: Morocco Part 4
Today we went to the Medina to do some shopping and I was able to get a few gifts for people and try some more juice. I kept it imperative to keep dosing myself with large amounts of vitamin C. This meant a lot of orange juice and lemonade to keep my immune system on
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