DR. ELLIOTSON AND DR. ROGERS.

Dr. Maureen Rogers, the first Australian pediatric dermatologist

Such a quote is apt for Maureen Rogers (nee McGhee), the first Australian pediatric dermatologist. Fame and accolades have never inspired her. For Maureen, commitment to the well-being of her patients, her students, and her family, and thus her commitment to service to all, has been her driving motivation. Maureen was born in Scotland in 1942, an only child to nonmedical parents. From ages 7 to...

Dr Google or Dr Lazy?

Sir, I was recently on call for nephrology, and something happened. I was rung by a first year junior doctor at 1 am, saying that a patient's 'MEWS score was 6'. The patient had had a renal transplant that day. A score of 6 is very high. It should trigger a rapid senior review, and possible intensive care re-ferral. Modified early warning score (MEWS) is an electronic early warning score based ...

Dr. Wallace and Dr. Stone reply.

PATHOLOGY OF THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM Dr: Khitam Dr: Sazan Dr: Kifah Dr amear

BLOOD VESSEL DISEASES Blood vessels have a primary function of nourishing various organs and tissues of the body by supplying them with blood. Vascular diseases are manifested clinically through three mechanisms that are reflected through the diseased vessel (s) as 1. Progressive narrowing of the lumen associated with progressive ischemia of the relevant tissues. 2. Thrombosis associated with p...

interview with dr. cheginizadeh and dr. zahrani

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