Category: UTSW stories
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Post 22: The Journey of an orchiectomy
The recent experience of caring for a patient who underwent testicular cancer surgery underscores the delicate balance between medical advancement and empathetic patient care. This narrative intertwines the historical evolution of testicular cancer operations with the humanistic aspect of medicine, emphasizing the profound impact of caregiving on both patient and healthcare professionals. The journey of…
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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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