Not Running
The annual Des Moines Marathon is less than 3 weeks away. And I am in no close form to run
Tag: health
A Stinky Cure
Several days ago, I was called to co-manage a patient that was admitted in the hospital. The patient was quadriplegic, paralyzed from
Life’s Worries
A couple of weeks ago, I took care of a patient who was admitted in the hospital for shortness of breath. She has
Busting the Sleep Myths
As a society, we are 24/7 and driven by productivity. With the night time being the new frontier, our culture
Old Man Running
I ran the Des Moines half marathon (13.1 miles) this morning. Compared to my previous runs (this is my 5th
Debunking Folks’ Medical Advice: Part 3
We Filipinos have traditional medical beliefs that our elders have passed on the us, and we in turn passed on
The Test
He sat there fidgety in his chair inside our exam room, while I reviewed the test that he just performed.
Live, Pray, Run
Many runners regard their endeavor as a religion. They are so devoted that they may be members of the Nike’s Witness,
When Doctors Cry
It’s alright Melissa. You can dry your tears now. This is just part of the job we do. I know,
Running the First Mile
Not too long ago, I saw a patient that was referred to me for pulmonary evaluation. The complaint was “shortness