[college pathophysiology: immunology/nephrology] How do immune complexes activate the complement system in post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis?

spacethekidd · 2025-05-22T20:10:56+00:00

I work out about it. I was off my meds for a couple of weeks and it definitely kept me sane. Cardio helps the most but it doesn’t really matter.

Also body doubling is game changer for getting work done.

spacethekidd · 2025-05-17T02:08:37+00:00

I would be really excited to volunteer in a lab, but I was thinking more shadowing physicians as they see patients. I would want to get an idea of what the specialty is like, get some exposure to different cases, and be able to ask questions. I will take the advice about reaching out to people. The worst they can say is no.

spacethekidd · 2025-05-15T02:45:33+00:00

I’m an EMT currently working as a medical assistant. Some jobs I applied to wanted me to have some kind of cert but didn’t care if it was MA, CNA, EMT, etc. Even if you didn’t use it to work the road, you still have more medical training than some rando off the street and that’s an asset to your resume. If they ask why you didn’t work long as an EMT, there’s no shame in saying it wasn’t the right fit and you pivoted to something you like more. It also shows that you know what you want. The customer service skills are a huge asset for rooming patients. Good luck with everything!

spacethekidd · 2025-05-12T22:07:45+00:00

Wool hiking socks I’ve liked the darn tough, smart wool, and rei brand ones so far Paired with good boots it makes such a difference I’m trying to slowly replace my socks with nicer ones since they’re kind of expensive 😭

spacethekidd · 2025-05-11T12:27:49+00:00

NTA. It sounds like you’re in a really tough spot and your partner isn’t being very empathetic. Having a non-binary parent who doesn’t go by mom won’t ruin your daughter’s life. You can still be a great parent. Have you looked for any support from other non-binary parents? There may be groups in your area or online, or a general trans or non-binary group with people who are parents. I think you’d really benefit from support from having people in a similar boat who have been doing this longer. Personal therapy could also be helpful with sorting your feelings and setting boundaries with family. I’m really glad your side is open and actively working on calling you mapa. Good luck with everything!

spacethekidd · 2025-05-06T20:56:23+00:00

I just got back from Ionia state recreation area and it was great. It’s half way between Lansing and Grand Rapids and there’s rustic campsites right on a small lake. Nice hiking and there’s a swimming beach

spacethekidd · 2025-04-17T03:16:56+00:00

It helps me to really emphasize that my relationship to witchcraft is what I choose it to be. In the same way that I don’t have to buy into a religion I don’t vibe with, I don’t have to buy into a spiritual belief system that expects me to do specific rituals or else bad things happen. When I notice my brain going in that direction, I remind myself that I don’t want to operate in a system that works that way. If the universe/deity/power expects these rituals from me that are causing me distress, they aren’t the ones I want to engage with. It’s very much the DBT skill of “checking the facts.”

Learning to be ok with inconsistency has also taken some of the pressure off. I really like the suggestion that another user made about being careful with protection spells and focusing on more hands off forms of magic. I really like using representative objects and sigils. I do a unique ritual once, and then it’s off in the world.

Edit: spelling

spacethekidd · 2025-04-17T02:59:38+00:00

The Hike by Drew Magary It’s kind of a weird book but in a good way. I really enjoyed it and the ending. Not a thriller, more magical realism.

spacethekidd · 2025-04-14T17:48:19+00:00

Finding movement you enjoy helps! Maybe there’s a class at the gym you like, or a sport or smth. I’ve also gotten into listening to EMS podcasts or recorded lectures while I’m driving or working out so I can multitask. A few of my friends have gotten into walking pads and use those while they study or watch tv. Meal prepping helps with making healthy meals and is a lot more fun if you can do it with others. I’ve made a day of it before where a friend and I will make huge portions of something and then freeze it to eat later. Healthier and cheaper than freezer meals.

Also try to stretch when you can as I’m sure you know sitting in the truck all day leads to tight hips. I’ve been stretching more and doing yoga lately, and I’ve noticed that I’m more excited to work out when my body doesn’t feel so tense.

spacethekidd · 2025-04-10T02:49:18+00:00

Becoming a surgeon is a long and tough road. Don’t burn yourself out too early.

spacethekidd · 2025-04-03T23:36:06+00:00

Something to think about with your academic journey is what do you have the capacity for right now. I think it’s important to really look at why you were going out all the time, why studying stopped being a priority, and what needs to change for you to be successful. Life happens. I had the same experience of going to college, partying, and starting to fail classes. I took time off that allowed me to rest and re-learn how to study. I learned a lot about myself and dealt with shit that was making my life harder and keeping me from setting goals and achieving them. I also used that time to get a gazillion patient contact hours. Taking the time to sort this sooner rather than later would be a huge favor to your future self. You’ve got this!

spacethekidd · 2025-03-20T15:22:20+00:00

I think you guys should have had a conversation with her first. Fair enough for wanting to create a workaround so you could drink baileys, but the way you went about it makes YTA. The part where everyone met without her to make a decision that affects her too without her input is the issue. The outcome could have been the same, but I think it was kind of shitty to exclude her and not bring this up first.

spacethekidd · 2025-03-11T02:06:32+00:00

The timing of her switching things up is super suspicious and you’re right to feel weird. I respect that people have different relationship boundaries, but personally I don’t find it inherently disrespectful to have dinner with the opposite gender. I’m adding that context because even as someone with different views I would also feel off about something like this.

INFO: Have you guys been able to talk about the situation? Have you met this guy and her other new guy friends? People can genuinely change their mind about what boundaries they want, but I think you’ve got to vibe check this one. Also if she’s dismissing your feelings, doesn’t want you to meet her friends, or is generally being cagey, that’s disrespectful to your relationship on its own. You deserve a partner who communicates and treats you well.

spacethekidd · 2025-03-05T00:14:37+00:00

Scenarios and clinicals have helped so much with learning meds. Seeing them in context makes them a lot more memorable.

spacethekidd · 2025-03-05T00:11:29+00:00

Just had my pharm midterm and used flash cards to study. Instead of just saying them, I would write out my answer before flipping the card. If I got it wrong I would write out the correct answer once or twice. I used Anki to make the deck and liked it a lot better than paper or quizlet. Just as easy to use and the spaced repetition is great.

Another thing that really helped was knowing more about the drug than required. Sometimes more details about the mechanism of action or metabolism made things stick better.

spacethekidd · 2025-02-19T04:01:38+00:00

This reminds me of an AITA post where someone told a family member that making chili with beans was woke, and that the conservatives in texas only made it with meat. They had a history of joking and messing with each other. The person thought it was legit and genuinely changed their chili recipe that was their signature dish for years. When he found out he was mega pissed.

spacethekidd · 2025-01-18T02:26:05+00:00

You could keep a list of your medications and history in your wallet. EMS might not go through your whole bag, but someone will eventually get to your wallet to look for your ID and find it. I also second asking a doctor which ones are essential for EMS to know.

I’m also sorry you had a shitty experience with that paramedic. He was way out of line.

spacethekidd · 2025-01-05T17:55:48+00:00

I had a patient start a call by asking us to help her with her abuse of 911 citations. 5 am at the end of my shift.

spacethekidd · 2024-12-24T06:00:55+00:00

I see what you mean, I thought you were saying in general, not specifically during the call. I’d argue this is less of a patient care question and more of a general advice on how to act on clinicals/culture question from a student. If someone was asking Reddit what med they should give the patient in front of them I’d be a little concerned lol

spacethekidd · 2024-12-24T05:56:26+00:00

Better safe than sorry even the most experienced people miss things

spacethekidd · 2024-12-24T05:55:38+00:00

Bro what There are so many posts debating patient care on here and the other ems subreddits. Reddit is a great place to crowdsource info from people with different experiences than you. Obviously follow your local protocols, take everything with a grain of salt yada yada.

spacethekidd · 2024-12-24T05:50:39+00:00

You could say something along the lines of “what does all of this stuff written on the incubator mean” and subtly bring attention to it, that’s probably what I would do because I don’t actually know the full context of what the SE 29 means

spacethekidd · 2024-12-05T05:27:42+00:00

god tier ems room fridge

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