Amoy Pekpek
November 29, 2007
Lallaine and I boarded an air-conditioned bus on our way home after our 2-10PM duty last Wedenesday in San Fernando. It was nearing midnight and the bus was almost empty when Lallaine and I sat two seats away from the driver. Interestingly it was a lot warmer there and the television’s audio was… [READ MORE]
Guillain-Barré Syndrome
November 22, 2007
The diagnosis is Guillain-Barré Syndrome, a rapid-onset disease that starts after a viral infection. Sometimes it is also triggered by vaccination and other autoimmune idiopathies. It is characterized by the demyelination of the peripheral nervous system that leads to motor paralysis. This was the first time I have encountered a patient with this disease. I was surprised by how fast it progresses. It was pretty painful when the young pediatrician explained to his parents how…[READ MORE]
