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Comment on Renal physiology and diuretics by Renal physiology and diuretics « Axons & Neurons

Renal physiology and diuretics « Axons & Neurons — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:04:21 +0000

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Comment on For IMGs: Steps for obtaining a Medical License/Residency in the U.S. by drhaisook

drhaisook — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 01:25:00 +0000

Shaima, sorry for being late,

Check out this page:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ECFMG

In short, you have to pass the exams first. The ECFMG acts as a proof that you have taken the steps and are eligible for residency in the US.

Comment on For IMGs: Steps for obtaining a Medical License/Residency in the U.S. by shaima

shaima — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:35:30 +0000

hi..i think after one and half year u have got someone interested

i am a medical doctor and have my master and looking to work in usa ..what i need to know should i register in ECFMG first be4 having the USMLE exams or i have to get the exams first then register in ECFMG

i am now in USA as a resident but i have got my medical certifications from Egypt

Comment on Dermatomes of the Arm, Chest and Forearm by Anne

Anne — Wed, 20 May 2009 15:10:36 +0000

Thank you so much for this. I have an exam in 3 hours, and I needed to review dermatomes.

Comment on The Residency War – AMGs vs FMGs by Tr

Tr — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:12:46 +0000

To answer all your questions about national loyalty, tax paying and etc. First of all I came to USA as refugee due to a political situation. I started to work in a month after I arrived. I worked full time, and still work, I did my observership in the university, I passed USMLE steps including step3, I had good medical experience. I applied to residency, and I found nothing despite my letters of recommendation from the world known American professors, despite I am citizen of US, despite I paid taxes. My children graduated from school and university with honors and my children pay taxes too, and I think much more than you did or do. I did not wait that someone will treat me better than AGM. But people like you treat me like I am stilling something from you. My family contribute much more to make this country better than somebody who was born in US. What did you contribute to improve this country? Did you pay any penny as taxes? And you try to accuse the FGM? Who gave you the rights to do so? I think you really did forgot that your Ancestors came to this country little bit earlier than I did. Only Native American can say something. You are the same immigrant as I am!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Comment on Renal physiology and diuretics by Renal physiology and diuretics [REVISITED] « Dr Haisook’s Medicopedia

Renal physiology and diuretics [REVISITED] « Dr Haisook’s Medicopedia — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 21:12:24 +0000

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Comment on Delirium: Three Types by grandchild

grandchild — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 07:34:34 +0000

Hi, my grandpa went for surgery and is now experience post-op delirium. He doesn’t remember any thing, is quite aggressive at times, and wants to go home. It can be very hard and overwhelming, but I heard that the best thing is to be around familiar faces and family. I just hope it won’t take long until he gets back to his regular self. We’re trying the best we can to stay by his side.

Comment on Assessment of Squint (Eye Examination) by drhaisook

drhaisook — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 15:34:13 +0000

Masoood afzal,

You should trust your doctors. You may consult other eye doctors if you need more opinions about that.

Good luck.

Comment on Assessment of Squint (Eye Examination) by Masood afzal

Masood afzal — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 08:44:21 +0000

Dear doctor,

I wase in age of 5years when serious typhide fever attacks on me due to which my left eye was effected and becom squinted.now i m of 26 years, i operates my eye twice time but there is no effect actually my eye is sticked and there is no movement to left and right when eyes are rotated. according to doctors when they gives me anesthesia my body temperature increases due to which they are enable to operate properly.now what you advise for me.kindly

regards,
Masood afzal
from Pakistan

Comment on Assessment of Squint (Eye Examination) by drhaisook

drhaisook — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 13:00:51 +0000

jacinta,

Some newborn babies have a mild squint that soon goes. However, any squint that is present after the age of three months is usually permanent unless treated. It is important to treat squint in children as early as possible to avoid the development of a ‘lazy eye’ which has a weak vision.

There are 3 causes of squint in children:

1. Refractive errors (i.e. related to vision power).
2. Congenital muscle weakness (which rarely persist after 3 months of age).
3. Brain disorders (rare).

Sometimes the cause is unknown.

So, you should check with another eye doctor. Treatment is usually simple like wearing glasses (if the cause is refractive errors) or ‘eye patching’ (which is putting a patch on the good eye to give a chance for the squinting eye to get better). Surgery is rarely required. There are other options too.

But remember that squint in infants or children needs to be assessed and treated as early as possible.

Hope this helps!