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Mystery Patient
This patient presented for a several week history of not eating and weight loss.
First can you tell me what species this is?
Second, what’s your diagnosis and recommended treatment?
My species guess is Solomon island skink although the scales look a little off? diagnosis: ate a snail shell and didn’t chew.
Actually I think thats a caiman lizard now that I look at the teeth and tail again.
Mystery Patient
This patient presented for a several week history of not eating and weight loss.
First can you tell me what species this is?
Second, what’s your diagnosis and recommended treatment?
My species guess is Solomon island skink although the scales look a little off? diagnosis: ate a snail shell and didn’t chew.
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And when I say I lost my shit–and by all lost gods did I– I mean it.
Do you ever get frustrated with how pedantic some biologists/scientists can be? I'm a biology PhD student and I completely understand using the correct terminology in academic communication. But I've seen so many people get dramatically upset about like, calling a venomous animal "poisonous" in a tweet or a children's show or on a sign, and even degrade the general public for not knowing or using these terms technically correctly. I feel like it just makes science seem inaccessible and elitist.
I think using correct terminology and trying to correct the general public on it is important yes. Especially when it comes to something as important as potentially dangerous animals and it’s being taught to children. Learning the difference between poisonous and venomous isn’t pedantic.
Scientists like teaching others about their research / knowledge and to some it can come off as pedantic. Especially since most people don’t like being corrected and the general public already has a massive distrust / hate for scientists. You can correct people in the most polite and coddled way and some of them will still accuse you of being elitist and pedantic.
I do feel compelled to point out here that with the specific example of venomous vs. poisonous most of the people I see correcting others about it online are a) not scientists b) have little to no scientific background. Also in this particular case because venom is in fact a type of poison and its usually clear by usage what is meant it does feel more nit-picky and less helpful. Yes I agree that educational media should be using accurate terms, but I also don’t think people who just have to point out that its venom not poison all the time are usually not adding anything to the conversation. Like with a sign warning about poisonous snakes or someone asking is a snake they saw was poisonous its clear that they are saying ‘if it bites me I could die” not worrying about the safety of eating it.
I’ve also seen plenty of people correct people by telling them there are no poisonous snakes which is just dead wrong, or even say that a snake is not either ‘poisonous’ or venomous when it is in fact a non-venomous poisonous snake.
Basically I would have no problem if it were actually scientists or at least knowledgable people correcting others about this but people who’s sake knowledge comes from keeping one ball python in a bin under the bed or watching viperkeeper on youtube aren’t helping and just contribute to the view that anyone correcting stuff like this is rude and doing it just for internet points.
This ask clearly states this about when scientists specifically correct misuse of terms / information not when general public members do so. Just because you specifically haven’t seen scientists correct people on vemonous vs. poisonous or other terms doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen. As a scientist myself I’m around other loads of other scientists and I have seen them correct people on this, mostly by those that specifically research snakes or venom ect. And as an Australian the difference between the two terms is important for us and for kids to learn.
You’ve turned a post specifically about scientists being viewed as pedantic and turned it into a personal issue you have which really has little relevance to the original ask. It’s extremely uncomfortable to have someone take an ask like this and turn it into some personal thing and write like three paragraphs on it.
I’m really sorry this came off as really aggressive, honestly I was just trying to say that i think non-scientists making mistakes and being overly aggressive is something that contributes to the general public not taking scientists seriously.
I didn’t think in writing about it that a reblog on a public ask that goes in a slightly different direction would be an issue and I didn’t want it to be uncomfortable. I spend a lot of time online interacting with reptile people and thats where this was coming from.
Also I don't really appreciate the implication from your tags that I’m a crazy reptile owner trying to undermine scientists that are trying to educate people. Yes I own reptiles and have a blog focused on that but I’m also working on a degree in the life sciences, was raised by scientists, and also spend most of my time around either scientists or people who will be scientists.
Anyway I don’t want to have a giant argument about this its just one post, I’m sorry I derailed what you were trying to say I was trying to add to it not take away from it which clearly didn’t work.
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in the spirit of Halloweentime.........here’s a ghost
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Let the sun shine in. (at Sparta, New Jersey)
A handsome caiman lizard showing off how manoeuvrable they are underwater.
idk if i reblogged this already
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Some things it is A-OK to say to your doctor:
No
Wait
Stop
(These are full sentences! You do not need to say any more)
I am not comfortable.
I am not comfortable, I would like…
you to wait a moment.
another person in the room.
everyone else out of the room.
a doctor/nurse of my same gender to preform this test/procedure.
the person who came with me to this appointment in the room.
you to explain everything before you begin.
you to tell me what you are doing as you go.
to do this another day.
I want to get a second opinion before we proceed.
I don’t understand, please repeat that.
I don’t understand, please explain more simply.
Please say that slower/spell that, I want to do some research myself.
I would like to talk to [someone in my life, ie my parents to SO] before making this decision.
No, I do not need to talk to [anyone] before making this decision, I am confidant on my own and am ready to proceed.
What are the side effects of this medication/procedure? What are the potential complications?
Why are you recommending/prescribing this specific thing?
What other treatment options are there? Why are you choosing this?
Would your treatment plan be different if I were a man/woman older/younger had kids, etc? Why are you choosing this one then?
IS there anything I should know about this treatment you have not yet told me?
I understand you say not to, but If I choose to do X, against medical advice, what risks am I running? (ie taking recreational drugs while on medication)
How much will this cost?
Are there any less expensive options/tests we can run first?
Is there a generic of this medication you can prescribe instead?
I think you are not understanding me, I said…
You are not listening to me, please let me finish describing my symptoms.
You are not understanding how much pain I am in, let me clarify…
I do not think it is anxiety/depression/my weight/etc, what else could it potentially be?
I think by assuming it is anxiety/depression/my weight/etc you are ignoring some symptoms. Please listen again and let’s discuss what else it could be.
Please write in my chart that you are not testing for X and why not.
I am in enough pain/this is detrimental enough to my life that non-treatment is not an option. If you can not treat this/figure out what is wrong, to whom can you refer me?
Please write (or help me write) a summary of what we did today so I don’t forget
What are our next steps?
If [what you are recommending] is ineffective, what would my next steps be? What other doctor should I talk to?
What is the best way to contact you if I have additional questions or issues?
Remember, a doctor is a person YOU pay because they know a lot about bodies in general, to help you figure out whats best for YOUR body. It is still your body, not theirs! They know about medicine but you are the expert in your body. Don’t let them act like they own you. Don’t leave if you’ve still got questions, don’t stay if you’re uncomfortable, and feel free to insist on ANY information you want.
ask questions, advocate for yourself. Be aware!!
Good list!
“Remember, a doctor is a person YOU pay because they [paid a lot to] know a lot about bodies in general, to help you figure out whats best for YOUR body.”
Just felt it wouldn’t hurt to point out that doctors aren’t inherently geniuses – it costs blood, sweat, money, time and tears to learn medicine (which is probably why some doctors end up behaving like they DO own your body? not cool).
great self-advocacy post, that list is golden!
This is really useful
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‘‘Curiosities’‘ I’ve finally been able to finish these series of big cat portraits. The personal meaning behind these paintings have slowly shifted towards something darker as I’ve been feeling down lately about the state of the enviroment and its wildlife.. what we are doing to the earth and all it’s inhabitants, is creating all manner of wounds. If we’re not careful animals will go extinct and will soon be nothing more than relics of the past, only to be observed again behind a glass wall of a museum display. Like gemstones on a cabinet.
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look at this absolutely FANTASTIC saltwater version of my eels. god. what a man. perfection exists and its name is diademichthys lineatus
is that, a little mouth right on the end?
take a closer look at that snout!
(yes yes it is)
dude i love it
Personal work.
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I think people w/o diabetes don’t understand how fucking dangerous of a disease it is. Like whether you have type 1 or 2 (or any other) it’s a v harmful and debilitating illness that can kill you v quickly if you’re not careful. I say this bc there are so many people who don’t think much of it, and can indirectly harm those who have it.
When I was working, i got in trouble for wearing my insulin pump bc it looked ‘unprofessional’. I’d calmly explain that taking it off could endanger my life and unless they wanted a scene where I’m hauled off on an ambulance and then a subsequent lawsuit, they better let me wear it. Another time I got in trouble bc it started beeping in front of a customer. I was asked to take my blood sugars only on my breaks, even though my doctor said I needed to take it every 3 hrs. I only got 1 half hour break 4 hrs into my shift, and 1 15 min break 6 hrs into my shift. And even when I brought in a dr note explaining why it was so important, I’d still get dirty looks from my bosses and asked to do it in the fucking pantry (since we didn’t have a break room). Like, I had to sit on a dirty ass stool in a cramped space, they wouldn’t let me use a booth. the compassion was non existent.
It may not look as dangerous or debilitating as an illness like cancer, but it is. When I experience low blood sugars, I exhibit symptoms that are scary as hell. My speech comes out slurred, and I get very sleepy/fatigued. My hands shake until I physically cannot hold onto anything, and my cognitive function becomes nonexistent. In fact, if someone is not there with me when I experience it, it can become 2x deadlier bc I don’t have any help.
Just, please recognize that diabetes is very real and serious and scary. ask ur diabetic friends/family how you can help them bc I can guarantee you there is something you can do that’ll make things easier. *For example, ask them where they keep their emergency sugar stashes, or their glucagon pen (and learn when and how to use it!). Find out ahead of time what they need you to do when they experience a high or low blood sugar. Remind them to take their meds or blood sugars when needed. Just be there for them and defend them against people who are ignorant.
*note: depending on the type of diabetes, their needs may differ. I’m going off of what I experience/need as a type 2 diabetic, and even then different people may need different things. Just ask.
Ppl w/o diabetes can nd should reblog, but don’t derail this post unless you have it.
I think one of the big reasons people have slept on insulin price hikes is they don't know how deadly a disease it can be without proper treatment. Low blood sugar can kill you or cause brain damage its no joke. High blood sugar can also kill you in even less pleasant ways. if people aren't allowed to manage it properly (like OP described or because they can’t afford meds) they can die very quickly. It’s not just one of the medical problems your grandma has, it’s a deadly disease!
