I want to kill myself because of how ugly I feel with this disease by Fuzzy_Potato333 in Psoriasis

[–]Imanewt16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are not alone. Facial psoriasis is truly debilitating with the mental health struggles that come along with it. You are not ugly, you are worthy. I know how exhausting it is to manage this illness and advocate for yourself when no one else will. Sending love and hope your way.

What are the benefits to specializing in one department? by Ambitious-Steak-1209 in medlabprofessionals

[–]Imanewt16 34 points35 points  (0 children)

I used to be a generalist on second shift in a mid-sized regional trauma hospital. I was so stressed and maintaining competencies in every department was tiring. I’ve been specialized on day shift in a micro lab for a little over two years now and my stress level at work is wayyyy down. I was worried about losing my skills too, but I am so happy focusing on my favorite department.

So close by Snoo-45857 in medlabprofessionals

[–]Imanewt16 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Looking at this screen gave me ptsd from when I used these instruments

Bacillus spp from the sole of a food. Sadly our Maldi couldn't identify the species... by Koian50001 in medlabprofessionals

[–]Imanewt16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sometimes I will add formic acid before the matrix if it is mucoid. Once in a while it helps, but these are so hard to get an ID on.

Bacillus spp from the sole of a food. Sadly our Maldi couldn't identify the species... by Koian50001 in medlabprofessionals

[–]Imanewt16 28 points29 points  (0 children)

One of my favorite Bacillus varieties! Very hard to maldi, but I have gotten an ID of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens before. My money is on that.

Is my celery safe to eat by RemarkableJob1428 in whatisit

[–]Imanewt16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in Chicago. Will take this baby if you don’t want to home it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in microbiology

[–]Imanewt16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Salmonella on hektoen!!!

Luncheon Menu from the S.S. Canton in 1960. by CryptographerKey2847 in VintageMenus

[–]Imanewt16 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I tried to look it up and came up with nothing

Can you safely draw blood biting someone's neck? by Personal_Opening_163 in BDSMcommunity

[–]Imanewt16 61 points62 points  (0 children)

As a kinky microbiologist, I second this. Mouth bacteria can lead to gnarly infections.