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Do vaccines actually work? in Health ·
Brandon Castillo4 said:Jamie Rivera78—man, you see a conspiracy theory in everything. You make it sound like medicine is just totally useless. Isn't that a bit much? 🙄

A vaccine for arsenic poisoning!!! 😁
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Why are fewer and fewer young people choosing to become doctors? in Health ·
nimblestag31 said:Look, I honestly will never understand how anyone in med school can act like that. Sure, joking around and hanging out is fine—whatever—but I just don't get the whole "just scraping by" attitude. The goal should be to actually learn. If you're just aiming for a passing grade while half the material goes over your head and you couldn't care less about how your hard work is being measured—or if you even want a scholarship—then what's the point? It’s honestly sad to see people who just don't care.

I mean, there was this guy in my year who actually turned down a 3 or a 4 on his neurophysiology exam, and everyone spent an entire week gossiping about him. Like, wow, imagine being that guy—everyone's acting like he's crazy because he's rejecting grades. They're all like, "What is he thinking? He wants an A?" But personally? I think it's totally fine. If you actually love a subject and want to master it, why shouldn't you turn down a mediocre grade? Sure, it probably won't change much when you're applying for a residency later, but if someone finds joy in truly knowing the material, let them have it. Personally, though, I wouldn't turn down a 3 in neurophys myself. 😁

To pass anatomy, you really have to know everything, but getting that straight A? That’s usually just luck mixed with a little finesse. Don't get me wrong, getting a good grade feels great, but what's the point if I'm going to completely forget the pathology I studied today—even if I got an A on it—within a month? At that point, it's just general knowledge. What really matters is whether you actually love this profession and how much luck you have throughout your career... because at the end of the day, those grades don't mean much. They aren't going to guarantee me my dream specialty tomorrow. That's just how it is. 🙂
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Music school recommendations? in Students & Teens ·
Baan Dar said:In my experience—and I’m definitely not the only one who thinks this—talent only accounts for about 5% of the equation. The other 95%? That’s pure practice, grit, and hard work determining how well someone actually plays.

I have to disagree! Real musicians are born—you can't just buy your way into greatness by bribing corrupt professors! Sure, you have to put in the hours and grind through practice, but if the spark isn't there, it's better to just walk away. Especially when it comes to the violin—you really need that perfect pitch, and let's face it, only about 0.5% of musicians actually possess it!
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Mosquito bites in Health ·
I’ve been using Pellet ever since the mosquitoes started tearing me apart—honestly, it works wonders. I just pick it up at the local CVS for about $13. 🙄
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Trumpet lessons in Music ·
Scott Richardson3 said:Hey everyone,

I really need some help here—does anyone know of a trumpet course for an absolute beginner?

Ideally somewhere in Chicago 🙂

Any info at all would be huge!!

What's gotten into you? You actually want to learn the trumpet? 😲
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Aftermath of a fight... in Health ·
Neosporin is definitely your best bet for little issues like that! 🙂
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Ear pressure (or whatever this is) in Health ·
That ringing in your ears might actually be from a spike in your blood pressure—it’s pretty common to feel that when you stand up too fast, especially if you're someone who typically struggles with low blood pressure.
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Why are fewer and fewer young people choosing to become doctors? in Health ·
Zachary Thompson9 said:nah...
His Excellence Dr. Dr. Name Noble Dr. Surname, PhD, MD
—you can add "Dr." a few more times if that helps the idiots on this forum remember who we're talking about

LMAO!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂
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What are the next steps after an injury like this? in Health ·
Ante Balboa II. said:I smacked my forehead against a wall right near my eyebrow. No fracture or anything—just a nasty hematoma.
It’s been over a month now, and while the bruising is long gone, you can barely even tell I took a hit.

But the skin in that spot looks all shiny now—part of my eyebrow is kind of scraped up and doesn't have hair anymore—and there's this hard lump underneath... some kind of weird buildup, I don't know what it is.

How do you treat something like this? I want to get everything back to how it was before the impact.

Also, when should I expect the hair to grow back? Or is it just gone for good?

Thanks.

For the bruising, try using Lasonil, but as for the eyebrow... honestly, I wouldn't count on it growing back.
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Cost of breast augmentation in Health ·
Tell her to just throw some padding in her bra and shut up already! 😁 😁 😁
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Height/Weight ratio in Health ·
158/49—talk about a pocket-sized Venus! 🙄 🙄 🙄
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Why are fewer and fewer young people choosing to become doctors? in Health ·
Justin Fox said:Just go for it—you might as well lean into the whole look. Try this:

The Illustrious Count, Dr. [First Name] van der [Surname], MD.

You’ll practically look like a federal agency🙏

What do you know? Maybe they really are pop stars! 😬 😬 😬
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Why are fewer and fewer young people choosing to become doctors? in Health ·
Kevin White5 The user said:Oh, man. Honestly? I lost my soul during that entrance exam. Just... ugh. But hey—thank God it’s finally over. 😁

You nailed it, colleague!👍
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Why are fewer and fewer young people choosing to become doctors? in Health ·
Andrew Campbell4 said:I didn't even want to go to med school because it feels like doctors here aren't respected at all—people feel entitled to spit on them, yet they're the first ones running back the second they get a scratch or a minor cold.
And honestly, the guys in med school aren't exactly much to look at either...

As for the guys in med school? Yeah, 99% of them look like they’ve been through a blender—but trust me, at the hospital where I'm doing my residency, there are some gorgeous young doctors that will absolutely knock your socks off!!!😈
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Why are fewer and fewer young people choosing to become doctors? in Health ·
brightmarlin44 said:I mean, if you're stuck in a correctional facility in Pittsburgh, things might get a little dicey, right Lawrence Wells? ;-))

Honestly, feels like I'm living in paradise here...😎
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Lung health and the effects of smoking in Health ·
Seriously, I have no clue what you're waiting for.
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Oxygen therapy in Health ·
He could probably just call the Hospital in Washington, D.C.
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Alcohol allergy? in Health ·
Yeah, it could totally be the tyramine—there’s a decent amount of that in wine. Honestly, though, I feel great after a little bit of Pinot Noir... smooth as a baby's bottom!
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Tinnitus: Anyone else dealing with ringing in their ears? in Health ·
CyberSky said:Hey everyone!
Here’s the deal:
I was hanging out at band practice with some friends and got blasted by some seriously loud audio.
Now, I've had this ringing in my ears for three weeks straight—meanwhile, my buddies are totally fine.
What should I do about this?

Honestly, you should probably go see a doctor—there's a real chance you've dealt some acoustic trauma to your ears.
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Lentil recipes: Megathread in Health ·
No way am I going back to semi-solid lenses. For the last year, I’ve been sticking with soft lenses from Johnson & Johnson—they're alright, I guess—even if they do dry out my cornea a little bit. Still, it beats the alternative... I'd much rather deal with some dryness than risk gouging my eye out with a semi-solid lens!
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