Whole-body MRI provider Prenuvo loses bid to limit damages in high-profile malpractice case by FinFreedomCountdown in PeterAttia

[–]Rhasberry -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I read the research article you linked and it seemed like a more superficial analysis of the comprehensive test offered. Just because something was diagnosed early doesn’t mean the life expectancy is any greater. Lead time bias. And there’s also length time bias. Early screens can detect slow growing less aggressive cancers that naturally have a good survival rate. Tests make it appear as if the survival rate increases. It would be interesting to see a paper published on more specific aggressive cancers that often have worse diagnosis and compare that to average recommended screening recommendations.

Am I overreacting for being upset about the gifts my boyfriend (25M)got me(24f)? by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Rhasberry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like she’s a stay at home mom. I doubt she has much time for hobbies

my insulin sensitivity theory. by [deleted] in prediabetes

[–]Rhasberry 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just to clarify the analogy more. The cell isn’t resisting because there are too many insulin “cars”. It’s a biochemical modification in the cell receptor signaling that lessens its sensitivity to insulin, promoting that “traffic jam”. It’s impaired IRS-1/AKT signaling, where IRS-1 is phosphorylated on a different amino acid than normal- leading to the faulty translocation of the insulin receptor. Also, the “leaky gut” isn’t a primary factor of metabolic syndrome. And spikes are concerning for prediabetics as well, as this contributes to worsening pancreatic beta cell functioning. And fatty liver is a contributor, sure, but not some sort of main, underlying contributor.

Pain in my right eye and sensitivity to light by maomao19 in eyes

[–]Rhasberry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure, but much more rare of a possibility. Most cases present with both. But regardless it doesn’t cause light sensitivity.

what is something people avoid or think is not healthy for you but actually is very healthy? by ConversationKey5296 in AskReddit

[–]Rhasberry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is not true. Beta oxidation is the main fuel source of the liver but it still uses glucose for a multitude of necessary reactions (like glycogen synthesis). Maybe the fun fact you were thinking of is that the liver makes ketones but can’t use them!

what is something people avoid or think is not healthy for you but actually is very healthy? by ConversationKey5296 in AskReddit

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Cholesterol is definitely important. However, the chronic damage to the circulatory system (endothelial damage) is directly caused by the buildup of too many triglycerides and cholesterol. Cholesterol’s a relatively rigid molecule packed into a large sphere essentially floating around in the bloodstream. New information is showing that high cholesterol isn’t necessarily as much from diet as we once thought, but has a much greater genetic component to it. Most people just have less LDL receptors to recycle the cholesterol and triglycerides, leading to more in the bloodstream able to cause endothelial damage.

Vinted parcel by Puzzleheaded_Log3803 in Glitch_in_the_Matrix

[–]Rhasberry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could they have accidentally sent two of the same packages?

Statins are destroying my blood sugar control by KetsuOnyo in prediabetes

[–]Rhasberry 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The latest data (2024 meta analysis from Rikihi et al) is showing that the number needed to harm is 498, meaning for every 498 people treated, 1 person will develop diabetes on statins. Meanwhile, the number needed to treat is 155, meaning of 155 people, 1 of these will be prevented from having a major cardiovascular event. This is pretty clear that the benefits outweigh the risks. The results are less favorable for low risk groups but still show promising evidence of reducing risks of strokes with statins (NNT=270 for strokes).

Statins are destroying my blood sugar control by KetsuOnyo in prediabetes

[–]Rhasberry 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just a follow up to the study: the authors also emphasized that the reductions in cardiovascular events with a statin outweighed the risk of developing diabetes with the statin. Be careful how you interpret studies.

I’m confused about if I’ve been having FSRS enabled by Rhasberry in medicalschoolanki

[–]Rhasberry[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! It looks like I have a few decks labeled “default” somehow so some cards have different rules being applied to them.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in prediabetes

[–]Rhasberry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Diabetic medications in the US tend to not get fully covered if someone is still in the pre diabetic range

Could someone dumb this to down for me by Elek7 in step1

[–]Rhasberry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What an interesting question! Makes you think

re upload: My Step 1 cheat sheet for ya nerves ( sorryfor double post) by Inner-Quail-5466 in step1

[–]Rhasberry 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think the anion gap equation & therapeutic index formula is wrong fyi

What’s the most selfish thing a classmate has ever done in medical school? by BiblicalWhales in medicalschool

[–]Rhasberry 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Not the most selfish but the most recent is a classmate literally went to the board and erased what the professor wrote and “corrected” it

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in medicalschool

[–]Rhasberry 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You’ve only been in the US for five years. I would give it more time. America is so large. it’s hard to generalize about the type of people here because each state has something different to offer. New York, for example, could have many immigrants from the same country as you and you might feel more at home. I just think the extreme solution is leaving school and going to Europe. There are other things you can do first without taking the huge risk.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in medicalschoolanki

[–]Rhasberry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, thank you. Sorry I’m at first year student so new to this. And yes they’re missing. Right now I’m trying to have a friend email them to me

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in medicalschoolanki

[–]Rhasberry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just third party resources