Pain out of Proportion (POOP) - Differential Diagnosis by Dr. Manrique Umana McDermott @umanamd
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As I sit here working on my gastroenterology fellowship applications, I am reminded of the 2nd chance I was given to fulfill my lifeβs purpose: to prevent this disease from taking someone elseβs loved one. Thank you for giving me life and giving me purpose, Dad. (3/3)
When my Dad was 53 he was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Today marks the anniversary of his passing at the age of 59. After that tragic day, I realized my purpose in life. (2/3)
When I was 11 I almost died of septic shock. 7 years later, my surgeon told me I would have died had I not had emergency surgery that day. After that conversation, I decided I would become a doctor to give another person the same second chance at life I was given. (1/3)
This is a real tragedy π
βAs many as 80 million babies worldwide are missing out on routine childhood vaccines because of the coronavirus pandemic, the World Health Organization said Friday.β