Can you share a few more best medical stories?
Sure. There's the story of Alexander Fleming and his discovery of penicillin. He accidentally left a petri dish uncovered, and mold grew on it which inhibited the growth of bacteria. This led to the development of the first antibiotic, which has since saved countless lives from bacterial infections.
The work of Ben Carson in separating conjoined twins is a great medical story. He was able to perform extremely complex surgeries to separate twins who were joined at the head or other parts of their bodies. His surgical skills and the teamwork involved in these procedures are truly remarkable and have given new hope to families of conjoined twins.
The story of Henrietta Lacks is also quite notable. Her cells, known as HeLa cells, were taken without her knowledge. These cells have been used in countless medical research studies all over the world. Her cells have been instrumental in understanding cancer, the effects of radiation and so much more, though the ethics of how they were obtained are still debated.
Can you share a few more best naval stories?
The Battle of Midway is a great naval story. In this battle during World War II, the United States Navy managed to turn the tide against the Japanese. Through code - breaking and strategic planning, they were able to surprise the Japanese fleet and achieve a major victory that changed the course of the war in the Pacific.
Can you share a few more best scout campfire stories?
Sure. There's a story about a 'Friendly Fox'. One night around the campfire, a scout noticed a fox approaching. Instead of running away, the fox seemed curious. The scout started sharing some of his food with the fox. Every night after that, the fox would come back, and the scout would tell it stories. Eventually, the fox led the scout to a hidden spring in the forest that the scouts had been looking for.
Can you share a few more best dwarf fortress stories?
Sure. There was a fortress where the dwarves befriended a group of elves who lived nearby. At first, the two races were a bit wary of each other, but through trade and cultural exchanges, they formed an alliance. The elves taught the dwarves some of their forest - based survival skills, and the dwarves shared their knowledge of metalworking. Together, they were able to fend off a large invasion of orcs that would have been too much for either of them to handle alone.
Can you share a few more best wrestling shoot stories?
The Hardy Boyz leaving WWE for TNA. They were frustrated with their position in WWE at the time. Their departure was a big deal as they were popular. In TNA, they had more creative freedom which was a real - life change for their wrestling careers.
Can you share a few more best 4chan revenge stories?
Sure. There was a guy who had his art plagiarized on 4chan. He traced the plagiarist's online presence across different platforms. Then he made a public post comparing the original and the plagiarized art, clearly showing the theft. As a result, the plagiarist lost a lot of credibility in the online art community.
Can you share more medical assistant funny stories?
Sure. There was a medical assistant who was supposed to be weighing a patient. However, he forgot to zero out the scale first. So when the patient stepped on, the scale showed a really strange number. The patient was shocked until the assistant realized his mistake and apologized, saying he thought the patient had some superhuman weight for a moment. They both had a chuckle over it.
Can you share more about the best medical investigation stories related to rare diseases?
The story of Gaucher disease investigation is interesting. Researchers noticed a group of patients with symptoms like enlarged spleen, low blood cell counts, and bone problems. Through genetic studies, they identified the specific gene mutations responsible for this lysosomal storage disorder. This led to the development of enzyme replacement therapies to treat Gaucher disease.
Can you share a few patent success stories in the medical field?
Sure. The story of the pacemaker is a remarkable patent success. Inventors developed a device that could regulate the heart's rhythm. This was a life - saving invention. The patent ensured that the inventors and the companies involved could recoup their research and development costs and also make a profit while making this life - enhancing device available worldwide.
Can you share a few typical medical school horror stories?
Sure. There are often stories about the overwhelming amount of debt. Medical school is expensive, and many students graduate with huge loans. One of my friends was so worried about paying off his debt that it affected his mental health during his studies.
Can you share a few of the best real horror stories in more detail?
Sure. Let's start with the Lizzie Borden case. Lizzie was accused of brutally murdering her father and stepmother with an axe in Fall River, Massachusetts in 1892. The details were quite grisly. The murders happened in their own home, and the evidence was somewhat circumstantial, but the whole case was very disturbing. There were blood - soaked rooms and a daughter who seemed to have a rather strange relationship with her parents. It's been the subject of many books and movies.