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NOTHING TO LOSE BUT THE CHAINS
Kenyans awoke to an impending healthcare crisis on the 6th of March when the Kenya Medical Practitioners Pharmacists Dentists Union (KMPDU) announced the beginning of a strike. Now these hardy Kenyans were not unfamiliar with strikes having survived (or not)…
A 45-year-old who lost consciousness following head trauma
History A 45-year-old male motorcyclist is brought to the Emergency Department after hitting the rear-end of a car at highway speeds. He was wearing a helmet but was thrown from his motorcycle. He was found awake in the field by…
A 17-year-old with nausea and vomiting
History A 17-year-old girl with a history of Type I Diabetes Mellitus is brought to the Emergency Department with nausea, vomiting, lethargy, and dehydration Q1. What is the most likely diagnosis? Q2. What other symptoms are associated with DKA? Q3.…
A 25-year-old with burns to the face, torso and upper extremities
History A 25-year-old man weighing 70 kg is brought to the casualty department one hour after sustaining burn injuries to his face, torso, and upper extremities in a house fire. He is awake but appears confused and disoriented. He also…
