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I'm a Medical Doctor, recently graduated and soon to begin my residency training. I have a nagging urge to twitter away at my keyboard, making use of my continuously developing writing skills. I've recently lived in both England and the Caribbean, although

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: A case of poison ivy: 1 of 6
It was a typical Spring day in Southern California - sunny with blue skies stretching from the hills east to the ocean and beaches in the west. I'd been waking up at first light every Sunday morning for months to run with a club based in Santa Monica. This day the weekly venture was in the canyons and hills of Malibu, in an a... More..
Health & Fitness > Cancer Melanoma: Signs and symptoms: 1 of 6
Melanoma is a skin cancer that affects a type of cell found commonly in your skin. These cells are known as melanocytes, and they are responsible for producing the pigments which give your skin its distinctive color.On occasion, errors can develop in the chemical control mechanisms which affect the ability of the melanocytes ... More..
Sciences > Anatomy How blood flows through the heart: 1 of 6
The human heart is a marvel of efficiency and function. It beats on average about 70 times per minute, every second of every day of your life. It never needs a rest and never pauses for a break - at least not if you are still alive.Let's follow a blood cell as it travels toward your heart and through the four chambers.Blood r... More..
Health & Fitness > Diabetes Diabetic retinopathy: 1 of 6
Diabetic retinopathy is a potentially devastating complication of diabetes. Retinopathy is damage to the small blood vessels in the back of your eye that supply the retina. The retina is the part of the eye that picks up light and sends signals to your brain, allowing you to see. Naturally, if the retina is damaged, you are g... More..
Health & Fitness > Respiratory Diseases Information about pertussis (whooping cough): 1 of 6
Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious disease of the upper respiratory tract. It is caused by a bacteria known as bordatella pertussis. This bacteria is quite common and causes very distinct symptoms, most notably a cough which resembles an almost comical whooping sound. Pertussis is seen mostly ... More..
Relationships & Family > First Dates Blind dating tips: 1 of 6
Blind dates can be quite exciting, but also a touch riskier than a first date with a person whom you've met previously. On a blind date you don't even have the advantage of knowing what your date looks like. In addition to all the other issues of getting to know your date, you are entering the situation not even being sure if... More..
Personal Finance > Stock Market How does investing in stocks work?: 1 of 6
Understanding how the stock market works often seems like you are trying to unravel a mystery. Beginner investors are often overwhelmed by the vast amount of different investing information that is available. In the most simplified terms possible, companies "go public" and offer shares of their companies to the public. The sh... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss Finding your body mass index (BMI): 1 of 6
Body mass index is a clever way of approximating how heavy a person is. It is a way of taking your height and weight and giving you a relative number that is used to show how light or heavy a person is compared to others. This measurement first became popular in the 60's and has since become the standard for approximating wei... More..
Health & Fitness > First Aid Dealing with nosebleeds: 3 of 17
Nosebleeds can be an intimidating event. Regardless of whether it is your nose that is bleeding, or someone else, dealing with a nosebleed can be a scary event. The first and most important thing to remember is to STAY CALM. I'll say it again - STAY CALM.Nosebleeds often look very bad due to the seemingly large amount of bloo... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Football Should college football fans be allowed to rush the field after a victory?: 2 of 11
The clock was slowly ticking down... one minute... fifty seconds... It was a cool Southern California evening at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The USC Trojans were about to break an eight year losing streak against the hated cross-town rival UCLA Bruins. As a long time USC fan and alumni, I was positively giddy at the wi... More..