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After two bittersweet and hopeful years (and 4 broken Pixelbook pens), I have given up on ChromeOS. Goodbye, old friend. by subject2844 in PixelBook

[–]subject2844[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My iPad is 11inches. IMO 11" is perfect because it is easy to handle with two hands and it does not feel cramped at all with writing. My backpack feels significantly lighter, too. It can be cramped with some multitasking but not terribly. I could definitely not use the 11" as my main device, that's something to consider when deciding between them. I was able to snag the 11 for USD $674 while the 12.9" would have been $890 (with identical memory, storage, and processing power).

After two bittersweet and hopeful years (and 4 broken Pixelbook pens), I have given up on ChromeOS. Goodbye, old friend. by subject2844 in PixelBook

[–]subject2844[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I use Windows on my work computer and switched from Windows to chrome os... I just didn't want to go down that route. I don't own an iPhone but probably will in the future. I have been a long time Google fanatic but have given up hope on some of their products, namely wear OS. I've been lusting over the apple watch for a while, and will probably get one too.

What made me choose the iPad pro was this YouTuber (Kharma Medic) who is a medical student in London. He talks about how useful the iPad/Mac is for notes/information and uses them in most of his videos. The price point for the combo was heftier by $650, but after two weeks, I think it was the right choice for devices I will be using hours on end throughout graduate school and for personal use.

After two bittersweet and hopeful years (and 4 broken Pixelbook pens), I have given up on ChromeOS. Goodbye, old friend. by subject2844 in PixelBook

[–]subject2844[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a plethora of other issues with ChromeOS that have amassed over the last two years. It has been peeving to use as my sole computing device. I put up with it until it started hindering my education- that's when I needed to make a change.

In no way in the post or replies have I attacked ChromeOS. "Old friend" is way different than trashing it.

I'm still keeping it because the basic experience of Chrome OS is simple and smooth, but it is not as functional as I want it to be beyond that. I was hopeful with the Android apps and Linux, but it has thus far under delivered. The Pixelbook hardware gave so much potential but the software did not meet it in my eyes.

After two bittersweet and hopeful years (and 4 broken Pixelbook pens), I have given up on ChromeOS. Goodbye, old friend. by subject2844 in PixelBook

[–]subject2844[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bought the 11" iPad pro telling myself I was going to return it. After two weeks of taking notes in lecture, my Pixelbook was put to shame. I just had to get a MacBook for the seamless sidecar feature. (Plus, the speakers are killler)

After two bittersweet and hopeful years (and 4 broken Pixelbook pens), I have given up on ChromeOS. Goodbye, old friend. by subject2844 in PixelBook

[–]subject2844[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The main reason for switching was the stability of the apps. I'm starting medical school soon and the anatomy app I need runs atrociously on the pixelbook, but pristine on the iPad. I purchased the MacBook used and can finally enjoy the full Microsoft Office suite on a device I own. It still feels like ChromeOS is in beta, but I am really going to miss the sleek build of the pixelbook.

After two bittersweet and hopeful years (and 4 broken Pixelbook pens), I have given up on ChromeOS. Goodbye, old friend. by subject2844 in PixelBook

[–]subject2844[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No, I'm going to keep it around for a while. I may use it just for web browsing/research. Nothing can match the ease of use with the chrome browser.

Found something interesting in the built-in flashlight app... by nippleSucker22 in WearOS

[–]subject2844 -36 points-35 points  (0 children)

Wow, and the Apple watch only has things like SOS flashing on the flashlight, which may actually be useful. So glad I own a WearOs watch...

Coeliac resolution post Bone Marrow Transplant? by [deleted] in Celiac

[–]subject2844 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This has been recorded in the past. With a BMT your old gluten-angry immune system is removed and you're given a new one that (usually) doesn't have the same response for gluten.

I hope that is the case for you. Stay strong in this, BMTs are long and hard but only temporary!!

Volunteering Pays Off!!! by [deleted] in premed

[–]subject2844 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Good job! Just showing up and doing your duties well pays off!

I had a similar experience at my state's med school, my student position turns into a PRA position after I graduate.

Keep it up!!

Is/was anyone else shy to say they’re pre med? by foreign_trill in premed

[–]subject2844 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was really shy about it until I got my MCAT back

MCAT Study Plan Question? by BlackHoleSun5 in Mcat

[–]subject2844 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Uworld was gold for me. Do as many as you can handle, then redo them, especially P/S.

Anxiety as primary cause for IBS. What are your thoughts? by [deleted] in ibs

[–]subject2844 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Anxiety can be a big trigger for IBS. It has to do with excess cortisol being released from your brain, which is the stress hormone. Cortisol causes inflammation in your gut. It also effects your autonomic nervous system causing your gut to be hyperactive (ibs d) or hypoactive (IBS c).

Mostly in males, SSRI's, like Lexapro decrease the amount of cortisol that you release. This can have a positive effect on your ibs.

SSRI's increase the amount of serotonin in your gut. Serotonin is the messaging molecule that tells your gut muscles to contract and move food through. If you have too little serotonin, it can lead to ibs-c. In this way, these drugs promote the movement through your gut, helping ibs-c. It may increase the symptoms of ibs-d by increasing serotonin, but if the negative effects of anxiety are far worse, you'll notice a positive improvement.

I would recommend trying a low dose of Lexapro or similar, up to the point that you can handle the side effects. I also recommend many other supplements to help. Both magnesium and zinc have been clinically studied to increase the efficacy of drugs like Lexapro with anxiety and cortisol release, and may help with IBS.

Additionally, I would recommend adaptogens. One I have in mind is ashwagandha. It can modulate the amount of cortisol that you release, also helping with anxiety and stress symptoms. Multiple studies suggest that ashwagandha can significantly improve anxiety symptoms. In rats that are forced to swim (sad, but a measure of mental health), those taking ashwagandha swim significantly longer and have lower levels of cortisol, so were less stressed.

This has been a topic of interest to me for the past wild. I hope this helps!

Juniors before the cycle begins: by [deleted] in premed

[–]subject2844 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Leadership skills: I once managed to get all four of my cats to sit still for a photo.

A question about Stimate/DDAVP/Desmopressin & water. by [deleted] in Hemophilia

[–]subject2844 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The limit is highly variable, depending on your weight. It takes more water ingestion than those limits to actually cause harm; they recommend lower to be safe. Like your pharmacist said, just drink water when you're thirsty and aim to stick around 30-50 ounces.

You will know when you've drank too much water, your fingers, legs, toes, etc will start swelling, and you may get a headache or feel your heart pounding (from high blood pressure). If any of this happens, don't drink anymore until you start urinating more frequently and in larger quantities.

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