Another little freak-out induced verse....
Endocrinology, i did study you so recently?
Did I memorize the hormones of the pituitary?
The pre, the pro, and the peptide hormones
Exist in the blood with carrier drones
Hypothalmus - Hypophysial conduits exist
But alas! Woe should the signals persist
For definitely will desensitization occur
If a cyclical release does not occur.
Gastroenterology, you were hard to ingest
With a plentitude of enzymes that were hard to digest
Peptic and duodenal ulcers you gave us
Which would have disappeared if we had cut some vagus
Liver function tests we mulled over
Until jaundiced, we keeled over.
Esophageal varices and bowel resections
Were enough to keep us transfixed to CT sections
Reproduction, you were an uphill battle
Seemingly easy but testing our mettle
Estrogen and testosterone were interesting and relatable
But perineals and episiotomies were definitely uncomfortable
Studying the changes during pregnancy and childbirth
Were probably the best contraceptive of all offered
But most disappointingly, all the sexual overtones
Have been converted to a case of raging hormones!
Urogenital, you seemed to bring some relief
But again the respite was brief
Since osmolality equations are fodder
For an ill-at-ease bladder
We learnt the components of the Juxtaglomerular apparatus
And found joy in the filtration of a glomerulus
But at the end of the day, years of learned urge detention
Isn't overcoming this intense sympathetic stimulation
Sunday, November 23, 2008
the preexaminus hyperstimulation of the sympathetic nervous system
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Trick or Treat at KKH
1 November 2008
Twenty seven Duke-NUS GMS students dressed as everything from Count Dracula to chocolate gathered at KK Women's and Children's Hospital today.
The year I and II students were at KKH to bring the fun of Halloween, a popular American holiday that is equal parts spookiness and equal parts spoof, to the patients and staff of the hospital. At 1pm, the students started going around eight wards, led by Caroline Kong, the hospital's volunteer coordinator. They visited patients from bed to bed and also stationed themselves at the play areas of the wards. KKH's patients, who range in age from the newly born to adolescents, were entertained by the various activities organized by Duke-NUS students. The students face-painted, sculpted balloons, played board games and used hand puppets to tell stories. They also distributed treats, in modified "trick or treat" fashion, to the children. The gifts were varied and included different party sets, stationary, hats, games and toys.
Patients were piqued by the costumes worn by Duke-NUS students. Students found themselves asked to pose for pictures with children and their parents. Students' costumes were diverse and interesting; there were two pirates, a samurai warrior, three angels, two fairies, two devils, two karate kids, a kimono lady, a clown, a duck, M&M chocolates, a vampire couple, a gypsy, a clown, Superman, Little Red Riding Hood, Harry Potter and Michael Jackson. The duck mascot, worn by MSI, Nico Oey, was particularly popular among the children.
The event ended at 3pm. Duke-NUS students enjoyed the event tremendously and are currently planning to return to celebrate Christmas with KKH patients later this year.
