"You're not breastfeeding? Did something happen? It's recommended for at least a year." That's the question from a colleague who kindly asked me if I needed to pump about two weeks after I stopped giving Shanta breast milk and switched to formula. It was a time when I felt self-conscious about my decision, but also … Continue reading Feeding My Kid
Mini-Medicine
The Low Anion Gap Conundrum
I was in clinic a few weeks ago, and overheard a conversation about a low anion gap, and needing to test for multiple myeloma, I was buried in notes, but I tucked it away in the back of my head to review causes of low anion gaps. I'm so used to MUDPILES or whatever other … Continue reading The Low Anion Gap Conundrum
D-lactate vs L-lactate
I'm on the CCU right now, and there's a lot of learning to be had. To be honest, t he learning curve for me having not done inpatient medicine at my institution is a little steep for the practical things like, admissions criteria, and how t o make Epic work optimally for me. But on … Continue reading D-lactate vs L-lactate
Mini-Medicine: Altitude Sickness
Today was my last day of medical school classes. Four years, lots of friends, lots of memories, and a lot of fun. It was tiring, it was invigorating, it was exhausting, and overall it was pretty incredible. As approach actually getting my doctorate, the one thing I'll take away is that I will always be … Continue reading Mini-Medicine: Altitude Sickness
The Clumsy Cook 