Shanksteps #95 There was a small hole in his upper back about 1cm from the spinal column. He was spitting up blood and otherwise felt OK. He was drunk on the local millet wine and couldn’t remember what the…
Shanksteps #94
Shanksteps #94 How strong are your beliefs and what are you willing to give up to keep them? A young man came by the house today. And is often the case I first think who is it? If it is…
Shanksteps #93
He was born this morning. He has six toes on each foot, six fingers on each hand. Short stubby ears, and a wrinkled forehead. He weighs 1.6kg (3.5 lbs). His parents said he was term but that’s not likely. His…
Shanksteps #92
Shanksteps 92 For you medical people out there: What would be your differential diagnosis for an 18 month-old that presents to clinic with conjunctivitis (pink eye), sore throat, and cough? What if I told you that her dad had been…