Out of Shape
The other day, one of my partners requested me to supervise a cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) that he ordered on
Question and Answer: Sakit sa Balakang (2)
I have been asked diverse questions on this blog, from how much is a kilo of chicken liver, or where
Masada: the Last Fortress
Masada, which means “fortress” in Hebrew, is a place of history, defiance, triumph and tragedy all rolled in one. About
Doctor, Doctor, I am Sick
Sa isang Health Center sa maliit na barrio sa Pilipinas…… Pasyente: Doc, sumasakit po ang mata ko. Duktor: Paanong sakit?
Oh My Gulay!
The Filipino language is rich in interesting idioms and expressions, that make our conversations more colorful. Like the expression, “isang bulate na
Slow Run
It’s summer here in our place. Well, not quite officially, as the summer solstice is not until June 21 which
Sleep(less) in Boston
It is my third time to visit Boston. This time I came to Boston to catch up on sleep. No,
Death Snatchers
During our ICU morning rounds, the medical residents were presenting the patients’ cases to me as I was taking over care from another
Hamog
Parang kumot na sumusuklob sa damong giniginaw, O balabal na bumabalot sa paligid kong tanaw, At parang kurtinang tumatabing sa araw
The Challenge
In the driveway I saw you this morning, I pass under where you’re standing, Lording over as if you’re taunting, You look down at me