Dr. Haseeb Ahsin
Emergency Physician | Content Writer | Web Design
Medical Briefs
Explore fresh perspectives on healthcare and humanity.
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5 Things Medical School Did Not Prepare Me For: Confessions from the Emergency Room
Emergency Room Medical school taught me anatomy and pharmacology, but it didn’t teach me how to handle the chaos of the ER. Here is the reality of life as a doctor that textbooks don’t cover.
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Is My Child Falling Behind? A Doctor’s Guide to Milestones and Growth Anxiety
“Why isn’t he walking yet?” “Is she too light?” Parenting is full of comparison traps. Here is how to distinguish between normal development and when you should actually be concerned.
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Is It Just a Muscle Strain? A Guide to Decoding Your Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain is common, but is yours serious? Learn the “Red Flags” to watch for and how to tell the difference between a muscle strain, spinal stenosis, and other conditions.
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Is My Child Falling Behind? A Doctor’s Guide to Milestones and Growth Anxiety
“Why isn’t he walking yet?” “Is she too light?” Parenting is full of comparison traps. Here is how to distinguish between normal development and when you should actually be concerned.
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The Silent Alarm: 5 Early Signs of High Blood Pressure That People Under 40 Ignore
Think high blood pressure is only for the elderly? Think again. Here are the subtle (and silent) signs of hypertension that people in their 20s and 30s often miss until it’s too late.
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A Guide to ‘Dr. Google’: When Is It Helpful, and When Is It Dangerous?
Googling symptoms at 2 AM? I see the good and the bad. Here’s a real talk guide on when ‘Dr. Google’ is a useful tool and when it’s just fueling your anxiety.
Tools & Calculators
Clinical calculators and scoring systems for daily practice.
SIRS Criteria
Systemic Inflammatory ResponseClinical criteria used to identify a systemic inflammatory response to various insults.
eGFR Calculator
Renal Function EstimationEstimate glomerular filtration rate (GFR) using serum creatinine and other factors.
AMTS Score
Cognitive FunctionAbbreviated Mental Test Score for rapid assessment of confusion or dementia.
Child Development Tracker
Growth & MilestonesInteractive tool to track child growth (WHO charts) and developmental red flags (NICE).