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The government of Uttar Pradesh has recently announced the establishment of 13 new government medical colleges in the state. This development is a significant step towards enhancing healthcare education and accessibility in Uttar Pradesh.
Here, we will provide you with a list of the 13 newly established medical colleges, along with their respective locations. Additionally, we will highlight the role of MedicaWIng, a NEET predicting website in India, in assisting aspiring medical students.

13 New Government Medical Colleges in Uttar Pradesh:

1. Government Medical College, Ayodhya
2. Government Medical College, Bahraich
3. Government Medical College, Ballia
4. Government Medical College, Barabanki
5. Government Medical College, Basti
6. Government Medical College, Deoria
7. Government Medical College, Gonda
8. Government Medical College, Mau
9. Government Medical College, Mirzapur
10. Government Medical College, Pratapgarh
11. Government Medical College, Siddharthnagar
12. Government Medical College, Sultanpur
13. Government Medical College, Unnao

The Role of MedicaWIng:

Amidst the excitement of these new medical colleges, aspiring medical students can benefit greatly from MedicaWIng, a NEET predicting website in India. MedicaWIng provides valuable resources and information to aid students in their NEET preparation, which is the entrance examination for medical courses in India. The website offers predictive analyses, study materials, practice tests, and expert guidance to help students excel in their NEET exams.

Conclusion:

The establishment of 13 new government medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh marks a significant milestone for healthcare education in the state. These colleges will not only provide aspiring medical professionals with access to quality education but also contribute to improving healthcare services in their respective regions. As students gear up for their NEET exams, MedicaWIng stands as a reliable resource to support their preparation journey. With its predictive analysis and comprehensive study materials, MedicaWIng aims to empower students and increase their chances of success.

Please note that the information provided in this blog post is based on the attached image analysis and the assumption that the image accurately represents the list of new government medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh.

Maintaining optimal health requires a balanced diet rich in essential vitamins and minerals. For men, certain vitamins play critical roles in supporting bodily functions, enhancing energy levels, and reducing the risk of chronic diseases. This blog explores the most important vitamins for men, highlighting their benefits and sources to help you achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Vitamin D: The Sunshine Vitamin

Benefits: Vitamin D is crucial for bone health as it aids in the absorption of calcium, thereby preventing osteoporosis and fractures. It also supports immune function, reduces inflammation, and has been linked to improved heart health and mood regulation.
Sources:

• Sunlight exposure: 10-30 minutes a few times a week.
• Foods: Fatty fish (salmon, mackerel), fortified milk, eggs, and cheese.
• Supplements: Vitamin D3 is often recommended.

Note: Men, especially those living in areas with limited sunlight, should consider regular vitamin D level checks and supplementation if necessary.

Vitamin B12: Energy and Brain Health

Benefits: Vitamin B12 is essential for red blood cell formation, DNA synthesis, and neurological function. It helps prevent anemia and supports mental health, enhancing memory and reducing the risk of depression.
Sources:

• Animal products: Meat, fish, poultry, eggs, and dairy.
• Fortified foods: Cereals and plant-based milk.
• Supplements: Particularly important for vegetarians and vegans.

Note: Older men and those with absorption issues should monitor their B12 levels closely.

Vitamin C: Immune Booster and Antioxidant

Benefits: Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that protects cells from damage, boosts the immune system, and enhances iron absorption. It also plays a role in collagen production, promoting skin health and wound healing.
Sources:

• Fruits: Oranges, strawberries, kiwi, and guava.
• Vegetables: Bell peppers, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and spinach.
• Supplements: Available but best obtained through diet.

Note: Regular intake is necessary as the body does not store vitamin C.

Vitamin A: Vision and Immune Health

Benefits: Vitamin A is vital for maintaining healthy vision, especially night vision, and supports the immune system. It also plays a role in skin health and reproductive functions.
Sources:

• Animal sources: Liver, fish oils, milk, and eggs.
• Plant sources: Beta-carotene from carrots, sweet potatoes, spinach, and kale.
• Supplements: Available but should be taken with caution to avoid toxicity.

Note: Balance is key; both deficiency and excess can cause health issues.

Vitamin E: Antioxidant Protection

Benefits: Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant, protecting cells from oxidative stress and supporting immune function. It also contributes to skin health and may reduce the risk of heart disease.
Sources:

• Nuts and seeds: Almonds, sunflower seeds, and hazelnuts.
• Oils: Sunflower, safflower, and wheat germ oil.
• Green vegetables: Spinach and broccoli.
• Supplements: Typically not needed if diet is balanced.

Note: A balanced diet usually provides adequate vitamin E.

Vitamin K: Bone and Heart Health

Benefits: Vitamin K is essential for blood clotting and bone health. It helps maintain bone density and reduces the risk of fractures, and also plays a role in heart health by preventing arterial calcification.
Sources:

• Leafy greens: Kale, spinach, and broccoli.
• Fermented foods: Natto.
• Animal products: Liver and egg yolks.
• Supplements: Often included in multivitamins.

Note: Consistent intake is important, especially for those on blood-thinning medications.

Folate (Vitamin B9): Heart Health and Cell Function

Benefits: Folate is crucial for DNA synthesis, cell division, and the formation of red and white blood cells. It helps reduce the risk of heart disease and supports mental health.
Sources:

• Leafy greens: Spinach, kale, and Brussels sprouts.
• Legumes: Lentils, beans, and peas.
• Fortified grains: Cereals and bread.
• Supplements: Often included in B-complex vitamins.

Note: Adequate folate intake is essential for all men, particularly those planning to start a family.

Conclusion

A well-balanced diet that includes a variety of fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains is the best way to ensure adequate intake of these essential vitamins. However, individual needs may vary based on age, lifestyle, and health conditions. Men should consider regular check-ups and consultations with healthcare providers to determine any specific vitamin deficiencies and appropriate supplementation if necessary.
By focusing on these key vitamins, men can support their overall health, enhance energy levels, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases, leading to a healthier and more vibrant life.

l have been diagnosed with hyperacusis. I am currently exploring treatment options and came across the Drs pioneering work in the round and oval window reinforcement procedure. His contributions to this field are truly commendable, and I was hopeful that this could be a viable solution for me.
In addition to being a patient, I hold an epidemiology post graduate degree, which compels me to thoroughly understand both the short- and long-term implications of any medical treatment. I have some specific concerns and would greatly appreciate the community's thoughts on them.
I read of promising short term results, with significant improvements in noise tolerance. However, the sample sizes were relatively small, and follow-up periods were limited. Without additional insights or data on the long-term efficacy and safety of the procedure I am wary.
There were reports of hearing loss. Individuals with hearing loss often become more sensitive to loud sounds. This often takes a long time but the studies only follow patients for a short time.

ok so a few days ago i was leaving my friends’ house (2 guys i’ve known since middle school, one i lived with for 5+ years). i was trying to avoid one of those uncovered manholes cause the neighborhood is under construction and scraped the door of his car near the handle. i was a huge mess over it. cried and apologized but noticed that nothing happened to my car and the scrape rubbed off when i touched it and no dent or dings in the metal. my friend came out and was like “ugh i can’t even deal with this right now” and went back in. i went home stressing and reaching out to places for estimates/repairs. the next morning, my friend texted and said, “hey girl the car is just fine!! nothing wrong the midnight sun must have healed it”. so i’m like phewwwww and so relieved. apologize again and tell them i had looked into getting it fixed if it was bad. cut to 11 hours later, i get sent a pic of the door and a panel under the car and said “i think this can be buffed out.”. i looked at the photo of the lower panel and it’s like, old, chunks of paint out and no scrape or scuff line indicative of my reversing motion. the mechanic and my other friend said that looked like normal wear and tear from gravel. i simply said, “hmm i only noted the door handle. isn’t that the bottom of the car?” and he just said “yea it’s ok.” so now i have an estimate for $600 to repair a freaking scrape and car damage that i’m 💯sure wasn’t physically possible for me to have made given that my car is a tall suv and theirs is a short hatchback. everyone is telling me they prob just noticed it after looking from what i did or (more diabolically) they know it’s not what i did but want me to fix it anyway. i don’t feel like arguing over it but feel like just taking the L and knowing that these “friends” maybe aren’t as great of friends as i thought. i think what bothers me most is they said it was cool then just thought, nah it’s not cool. and not to mention when my friend lived in my home, destroyed parts of my house and never fixed them (a huge hole in the wall from opening the car door into the garage wall) and barely paid rent ever and i just dealt with it. i know i should be accountable for my actions but they know i’m now a poor medical student and i would have hoped they’d give me at least as much grace as they were given.

(Note, this is one of those long, loooong “I went to Greece and this is what I did” post)
I've wanted to go to Greece since I was young. I wrote in my diary when I was 17 that I would go one day and exactly 10 years later I would actually go. Took me 4 years to save up. So I'm very happy.
I have 9 days there, 27th APR to 5th MAY
I arrived very early on the first day which is the 27th with my one backpack and one daypack, and went to Keramikos right away. Had ice cream on the way because I craved sweets after 17 hours traveling. I really love it there and it, along with Delphi, are my most favorite places I visited. I really like how tranquil it is, and I really like the museum and also the tortoises too. I had a dream about tortoises that night. Then I stopped and ate a Greek salad. I learned how to compliment food in Greek and made the waiter laugh lol. The second place I went to is the Agora and the temple of Hephaestus. The whole area is very beautiful, but I accidentally fell asleep and didn’t realize I was sitting where I shouldn’t be sitting but luckily someone woke me up. Felt bad about it :/ Well, anyway, I looked at the museum in the agora too. I really like the big shield (I didn’t know it’s a shield at first. it’s huge.). I found that I get dehydrated so quickly, so I tried to drink as often as I can. I can see the temple of Hephaestus from the agora! It look like a painting. I walked around the place, I just want to convince myself that I’m actually here first before I go to see the temple of Hephaestus. The people back home’s not gonna believe this, the temple is so pristine, so wonderfully preserved. I get to look at the inside which is not often in the pictures. Then I walked past the Monastiraki square to go to my hotel, then came out to get gyro. I slept at a hotel that night because I accidentally booked it (I intend to stay the rest of the night in Athens in a cheaper apartment).
The next day was the 28th May, initially a day trip to Delphi but as I got there I found out my booking was cancelled due to some problem so I booked a new one on the next available day which is the 30th. Initially, the 30th was the day I intended to climb Acropolis because it’s weekday/less busy, but it’s ok! so, I left my baggage in a baggage store place, and walk to Acropolis! I was very excited, my heart beat very fast all the way up and not because I’m tired or anything. I just can't believe I’m actually here. It’s very slippery, and at one point I look and see a long walk up, so I was busy looking at the path and not looking up because I was afraid of slipping, so I get to look around only once I was at the top, and when I look down I finally saw the Herodion and it is bigger and higher up than I thought, and my hair stand up. The Acropolis was ok, but the Erechtheion have always interest me more, because again, it’s on more thing that’s bigger in real life than in pictures. The path down from Acropolis is even more slippery. There were so many musicians, it’s very lively. Met a really cool guy who dressed as Spartan warrior. I walked through the Acropolis museum. I got sad about the missing karyatid, because there were 5 of them displayed, but the vacant space they left for the 6th made me sad. I hope she will stand in that spot one day (I was already missing my sisters and family too… so it feels a little personal to me.) I got really tired then so I ate another salad but this time an Athenian salad. Then I climbed Philopapou! I noticed a tall monument from the top of the Acropolis and wanted to see what it is. On the way I visited the prison of Sokrates, and then this clearing called Pnyx, and it's windy there and got a lot of shade so I slept a while before going to the top of it. Well the monument is beautiful and tall. I can't believe that, compared to the rest of the places I visited before, this monument is considered new. I got lost a bit on the way down (I didn’t go down the way I came. there is a path from the monument and I wanna see where it goes). and um, something happen on the way down. A man asked me if I want to get a coffee with him. I politely declined but that’s the first time in my hideous person life that someone ‘flirt’ with me. People don’t do that, unless as a joke. So I feel weird I guess but not bad at all. Anyway I was so tired so I call taxi with the app Freenow. it’s decent price, I think. I goes to get my baggage and walk to the apartment I’ll be staying and I found a “super food market” on the way (near Temple of Olympian Zeus) and I got some energy bars there. I watched the Temple of Zeus from behind the gate (I didn’t pay to go inside) and see the statue of Alexander the Great on the way. I wash my cloth at the apartment and ate instant rice porridge I brought from home (I was on budget, I can’t eat out every meal).
On the 29th May I woke early so I can have breakfast and hot tea because I got a little sick last night. It’s usually 35 degree celsius in my country so I’m not used to the cold. The tour office is just a few minutes walk from my apartment. I get to sit in the front of the bus and see in front, not just on the side! I’m excited because the route is ancient route, like there are temples on the way, and pass by Eleusis (I really like the book “The King must Die” by Mary Renault and it’s a location for important part of the story about Theseus) After a brief stop where I get to walk to the bridge across the Corinth canal, I finally got to Epidaurus. The theatre there is so unreal. Climbed to the top and still hear the ‘clink!’ of someone dropping a coin on the orchestra below. Museum is pretty, and the fact that almost all the statues are missing their heads are kinda eerie. there are so many medical tools in the museum too. Really made me realized about the fact that people nowaday come to Epidaurus for the theatre but people long ago come here to be treated for their illness. Very difference purposes. The tour stopped at Nafplio for lunch. Had grilled dish and learned how to squeeze lemon on meats. Also went to pharmacy to get something for a sore throat and a face mask. An hour later I was in Mycenae archeological site! I really looked forward to see the Lion gate and it did not dissappoint. Bigger and taller than I imagined. 2 years ago I painted a picture of the Lion gate, and I tried walking around for an angle that fit the one in my painting. I took one, and when I put the pictures and the painting side by side, it’s almost the same angle, just different lighting! (It was morning in my painting, but mid day when I took the picture) It’s very intimidating and I imagine it must have been very scary to defeated enemies or captives, being brought into this city and looking up from their chains to see the lions. The tomb of Atreus is chilling. Both because it’s cold inside but also because it’s, well, a tomb. A large and important one. Overall, Argolis is a beautiful region, a lot of plains and very windy. Once again very tired when I got back to my apartment, but I get to wash my hair!
The 30th is my long-awaited Delphi day tour. Like I said, this was originally on the 28th but due to problem with, I think, the app I used to book it, it got cancelled without me knowing, and the tour company is very helpful and helped me book it for a very fair price, but I’ll just have to buy tickets myself. It’s a longer drive this time, but the sceneries is beautiful. I LOVE mountains, so the views interests me all the way there (even if I didn’t get to sit in the front, and the window is tinted so it’s a little dark) I really admire bus drivers in Greece. The mountain path is narrow in the village on the way, but they’re all very good drivers. It’s quite cold up there. There are caterpillar silk nest on the pine trees that look like cotton candies. Delphi is… um, it’s like it’s not in this world. It’s like it’s from another world, and maybe you could say that it is, it’s from the world in the past, or something. I felt as if I was in a dream. I can’t explain it, but it make the place all quiet and tranquil despite all the wind and the tourists. Like there are tourists, but it also feel as though they don’t exist, but it’s doesn’t feel vacant either, but instead there’s “presence” all around that doesn’t come from the tourists. I understand now why the people in the past believe that this is center of the world, or believe that gods were here. The tour guide said to meet at the museum in an hour and a half, and I really want to go see the small temple to Athena, just beyond the athletes area, but I was afraid I wouldn’t go to the tour guide in time so I didn’t go. Kinda regrets it. Anyway I fell in love at the museum in Delphi. The artifacts inside are gorgeous, I particularly love the sphynx and the charioteer (bought a postcard of it back home) but none as gorgeous as the statue of Antinous. He’s beautiful and I’ve never seen a boy more lovely than him, even the living ones. I seen the stone that contain a ‘sheet music’ and lyrics. I remember that melody, because I played a game called Assassin’s Creed Origin once and the musician NPCs sometimes plays this music. It’s good to finally see the ‘sheet music’ itself! Had a bit of a late lunch and had feta cheese salad, it’s delicious. Another long drive back, where I get to nap a bit.There’s a dessert place nearby where I tried some pastry and then a convenient store where I bought pudding from a freezer. Greece only have 3 Lays flavours that I’ve seen but a lot of bars of grains and cereal to choose from which I really enjoy (especially the ones with honey)
On the May day, I pack my things and checked out, again with my backpack on the back and daypack on the front. I called a taxi this time, before the strike happen, so I can go to the national archeological museum. I know the museum already have place to deposit backpacks. I walked around for about 4 hours. Everything is pretty even if I was still thinking about Antinous. Everything is amazing to me there. I like to be reminded of the fact that it’s really human’s nature to make pretty things. I visited the museum giftshop too. I travelled alone with little space so I know I shouldn’t buy lots of souvenirs, but I did get a lot of postcards because I like them, and allow myself one book. Had a heated gyros outside, just a quick bite, while I wait for a ‘break’ in the strike, then take the taxi to Spata, near the airport, because I have a very early flight tomorrow. I booked a room there that’s really huge (it’s a bit expansive, because there are flight change so I had to find new hotel.) Since I arrived in the early evening, I get to wash my cloths and see it dry before the night. It’s really really cold out here now. I get to rest the whole evening and eat the food I bought earlier. (I took a foldable tupperware with me. I use them to pack lunch for work but this trip I used it to pack leftovers from tavernas). I sleep early and was kinda nervous about the flight, but I woke early too.
on the 2nd of May, I booked a taxi on Freenow since the day before so by the time the taxi arrive, I was already standing outside waiting. Again, I shouldn't have gone out to wait early and should've stayed inside the building until the taxi arrived, because it's so cold, and I think this got me sich later. The flight went well and took me to Herakleion safely. I have a little problem finding which bus goes to the city but I found it and arrived safely to the center too. I took the bus number 2 to Knossos! I got very excited when I see the road sign that indicated that Knossos was just ahead. I ate first though. I had moussaka. I bought an audio guide because I want to try touring using an audio guide, and the direction was confusing, maybe because it's not updated. I ended up walking around and around trying to find the spot the tour was talking about. Knossos is as I expected. It was mostly reconstructed, but I still had a lot of fun imagining what it could look like, and thinking about the people that lived there. It means something to me because I've always been obsessed with the minotaur since I was little, since before knowing what country the story come from. So seeing something related to, or even potentially the origin of the tale, has been super exciting to me, and also because, as I mentioned, I really like Renault's “The King Must Die”. I really love it there. The review said it’s not authentic and I agree, but to me, it matters enough that I’m here, so I’m very happy with that. Unfortunately, I spent so much time in Knossos that I didn’t spent as much as I want in Herakleion musuem! Still feel bad about that. But I get to see the bull leap frescoes, and all the pots and vases and statues with bulls on it. There’s so many thing with bulls, like a statue and a really beautiful bull head vessel and a small statuettes with people grabbing on a bull’s horns. I really love them all. I get to see the real vase with octopus. I have a blanket with Minoan octopus on it, it’s good to see the real thing. I got a tiny bronze bull replica of the one in the museum. It’s small so it doesn’t weight much. Unfortunately, for the rest of my journey, I’d be sick. It start with sore throat that evening, which progress into symptoms of sinusitis. I had to visit the pharmacy again. Hot tea didn’t help this time, my nose was too dry for too long and I think I’ve been cold for too long as well.
The 3rd of May is holiday, I know this, so I pick this as the day to travel to Chania via bus and explore Chania. I woke up when I’m ready because I’m in no rush today. I ate all the supplies I had for dinner and breakfast to make my pack light, so I head out of the hotel and walk to the bus station. I waited a while, feeling myself getting more sick. It was about 3 hours to Chania with no bathroom break so I suffered a bit, but wow, the landscape of Crete is so much different from Attika. It’s less trees and more of large bushes. All the way, the right side is the sea, and the left is the mountain. It’s beautiful. I miss the cypress though, there are less cypress in Crete. On the way though! I saw a goat with a really big horns. I think it’s one of those Cretan wild goat, which I was excited to see at Samaria gorge. I had to use the bathroom real quick after I arrived. The bus stop is near my hotel, but it’s not time to check in yet, so I went and had lunch by the harbour. Look pretty just like in the pictures I’ve seen! I had calamari and sakanagi. It’s so delicious and refreshing. They have rice which is different from the one in my country, the rice is tiny and round and cuter than the white fluffy rice at my home. I was so full. I learned about how, after you asked for the bill, they’ll give you dessert first so I really look forward to it. I got a really good dessert too, and had to sit a while because I’m so full. I walked to the hotel, and there are two identical entrance. Luckily the staff was there and show me the right entrance. My room for the last 3 nights is small and cozy, really love it. I hope to eat out at dinner, but unfortunately, by that time, my sickness got so bad, I can only walk to the nearby supermarket and buy a salad and tea with honey. Tomorrow I was supposed to go hike the Samaria gorge. I’m a regular person, I wasn’t super fit, but I’m not a weakling either, and I have hiked in my country several times but it’s a different climate (hot and wet tropical jungle, not dry and cold) and I got Covid once which got my health down so bad that I had trouble even walking up stair but I bounced back since then. But this hike is a bit longer than my longest hike, so I trained myself for it for about 6 months and got fitter than I’ve ever been. I was so ready, sooooo ready. But that night, I had to emailed them to cancelled the hike because I got a bad fever, and my throat is all red. I just tried making myself feel comfortable all night. It’s a sad 4th of May, but I got better in the evening! When I’m sure I was well, I went out. Tomorrow everything will close again so this is my last chance to buy souvenirs. I got more postcards and, since I couldn’t go to Samaria to see the goats, I bought myself a little goat plushie that have “Love Crete” embroidered on his back. I would love if I could buy plushie from different countries I visited, of an important animals of that place (I got an emu from when I was in Australia) and for dinner, there’s this place called To Xani that I’ve read review of and wanted to try so I went. I have rabbit stifado because I’ve never tried rabbit. It’s like chicken but less fat and more sweet, to me. So far, that’s my favourite dish of all I’ve tried in Greece. That night, I planed to go to church and see how Christian celebrates Easter, but unfortunately, as the night gets late, I got sick again, so I went to sleep.
The 5th, my last day, is my relaxing day, which initially I want to use it to stroll around the city and chill. Instead I lay sick almost all day. I haven’t eaten the Cretan dish on my list yet, which is last one left on my list; Cretan pie. So I went out anyway during the evening and ordered a takeaway to eat at my hotel. At least I’m happy with that, especially because I stopped to watch the sun set for the last time before I leave tomorrow.
I pre-booked a taxi which take me to the airport. I flew from Chania to Athens, then I switched to another airline that take me home, with a 4 hours stop at Istanbul. during the longest leg of the flight, which is Istanbul to my home, I got more sick so rapidly (I think the cold and dry cabin air got me) I feel so guilty because I was afraid I might make other people sick too. (I wear mask all the time). 28 hours after I left my hotel in Chania, I got home safe with a new goat friend.
So, that’s my adventure! I’m not sure why I got that sick.It’s not covid though. I noticed that the dry climate made me thirsty very often and I think maybe I was dehydrated? Or is it simply the cold? Or maybe I caught something from Greek people because I noticed a lot of people were sneezing. Is it the season? I noticed some olive trees have flowers when it’s supposed to bloom in summer, so there’s an unusual weather and that make people sick and I caught something from them?
Next time I’ll bring some medicines of my own because medicines are expansive there. Next time, I’ll be better prepared. I want to go back again, because I haven’t seen everything yet. And especially have not hiked Samaria yet. Maybe next time, I’ll go when it’s warmer, but not in the middle of European people’s summer holiday, because I don’t like too many people.
Anyway, the trip may have ended badly, but over all it’s still a wonderful trip. I learned a lot about traveling, I become motivated to start another side hustle so I can make more money to travel, I learned about life outside my country. It’s also worth everything I have been doing to get here too. Overall, I’m very very happy, and can see myself going back there again.
Actually, during the time I prepare for this trip, one of the preparation is learning how to speak Greek. I learned on free online sources, and I’m proud that I get to speak Greek to Greek people (say things like "This food is delicious" "I like it" "the weather is cold" "I'm traveling for ten days")
I think people will ask because somehow some people can tell, so I’ll answer first, yes i have autism. I don’t expect many people to read to the end but thank you if you do. English is not my first language so I'm sorry for grammar mistakes that I made. Feel free to talk about your own experience too because I always love hearing about it. I’m from Thailand by the way.

General background information: 23F, no pre-existing health conditions that I know of in myself or family, healthy BMI, sedentary lifestyle, 9-5 office job, quit smoking and drinking 1 year ago. The only medication I take is for ADHD.
I used to wear glasses (-4.00 with -1.25 astigmatism) and had Lasik in December 2023, which was successful. A few months later, in March-April my eyes were checked by the optometrist and vision was perfect in my right eye and almost just as good in my left. Starting May (~ May 1st), my left eye became increasingly blurry, and this week (may 13th) I noticed I could not see enough to read with it. initially though it was vision fluctuation from lasik recovery or some dryness, but then this was combined with the following events: (emphasize that the right side of my face and my right eye have been- and continue to be- fine, as well as both sides of my body).

1. May 13: sharp pain on the left side of my nose bridge, connecting to the tail of my left eyebrow., but felt only when squinting or scrunching my nose. If I kept a straight face, I did not feel pain.
2. May 14: woke up with no more pain on the side of my nose, but my upper left eyelid was slightly swollen and slightly red (no discharge or pain). I took a picture and sent it to my GP, who prescribed me Chloramphenicol eye ointment (1x per day before bed). I could not get it delivered in the same day, so I just washed my face with the same soap and water as always and went to bed.
3. May 15: My eye was still swollen but not as much. the Chloramphenicol was delivered and I applied it once in the evening as indicated by my GP.
4. May 16: Left eye is still just as blurry but not swollen or red. While I was at work, ~11:00am I had a sudden feeling of tingling and numbness on the left side of my face surrounding my eye (cheek and forehead). The vision in my eye was not worse than it had already been, but this sudden tingle and numbness scared me (I can compare it to the numbing cream they apply when you get a tattoo, because I still had some feeling). I was also able to move my face muscles just fine and had no drooping. I urgently went to my GP, which sent me to the optometrist, who saw ?something? in a deep layer of my cornea (he indicated towards a possible viral infection?) that alarmed him enough to say I needed to go to the hospital ASAP to get checked there. At the hospital, 3 doctors and 2 interns later, I was told that they do not know what it is, and that it does not look like an infection, but it could be a sort of herpes. They also say they have no idea about the numbness in my face and cannot explain that, and they care about the eye. They didn't want to check with neurology either. I was now given an eye ointment 5x per day and told to come back in 1 week (ACICLOVIR EU-P 30mg/g).
5. (today) May 17: The movement in my face is still not affected, and the numbness subsided (maybe still 5% still numb, around my forehead). I got to apply the eye ointment 2 times yesterday until I got to bed and 2 more times today (still early morning here in Europe, got 3 more times to go). After each time I apply the eye ointment, I notice that my vision is getting more blurry and 'frosty' and not returning. Not sure if It is normal because of how thick the ointment is, or if I should raise alarm bells to go to the hospital today.

When I felt the tingling and numbness in my face (may 16) I panicked because I was afraid of it being a sign of a stroke. My GP laughed and told me that I am not 80 years old so I must be exaggerating. I asked if there was any way I could check whether I had one, but he said there were no tests I could do. My vision is getting worse after this ointment and no one could explain to me the numbness. Although that numbness mostly went away, what is happening to me? what can I do?

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Hey, thought this was a fun little experiment considering a potential future of LLM and Robotics marriage, especially with agent behavior and multimodal capabilities. I've setup this GPT to behave as robot based in law enforcement or medical situations. Its job is to assess a scenario, evaluate his decision based on weighting and scoring and then make the decision based on it's own evaluation. You can follow its output, simulating the 'thought' pattern.
Obviously this comes with any current limitations of LLM but I personally find it fun to see how a current LLM would 'reason' when faced with scenarios. Naturally it is instructions based but this makes the output structured and repeatable.
Note that 'thought' and 'reason' are in quotation marks for a reason :)
I did not give it any specific instructions on how to behave or what is good/bad.
Scenarios could be anything - couple of examples :

• 2 people have a car crash and start to fight, one has a baseball bat
• Major explosion, victims brought into hospital, 6 people : 1 elderly man with severe burns, 1 kid in critical condition, etc, you can only save one due to resource constrains
• Drugs crime in progress
• School shooting in progress, perp unknown, multiple casualties
• ...

The more specific you setup the scenario, the better the results.
https://chatgpt.com/g/g-ZFVnfoAAm-tenyks-robotics

TW: maybe sorta neglect if you really squint
I am in a little bit of a pickle with my PEM. The best treatment is of course to avoid it altogether, which I've been doing to the greatest extent possible--I've reduced my activities, I pace myself, I try to rest in between heavy activities (ie. I plan my life around opportunities to sit down and rest), and I take breaks when I start to feel malaise-y.
However, when I do get PEM, which is unfortunately unavoidable, I can't take one or more days off to just lay in bed and rest. I'm still living with my mom and going to school, and (a) my mom very much will not let me, and (b) my school has begun to get strict with attendance, punishing people for being absent, and I'm already up to about 10 days absent out of the semester because of this. I'm still in the very early stages of diagnosis/medical help (I've dealt with this for about two years now, but only just seeing my doctor about it now), meaning I can't get a doctor's note or anything quite yet. No matter how much I should stay home and rest, I literally cannot.
I've been trying to get around this by napping during my commute when I feel it coming on, by bringing my hot pack and a giant bottle of Advil with me wherever I go, and going to bed early/sleeping in a half hour later, but it's just not really enough. I'm still relatively mild, where I'm not totally bedbound (if I wasn't actively forced to move despite feeling like death, I would however be housebound), but it still really impacts my life and I know I need to treat PEM as soon as I can to avoid getting worse.
So, my question to you is: alongside resting/staying in bed, what else do you do to treat your PEM? Is there anything you do to improve your rest that I could do (no increasing quantity, but at least quality)? I'm about one bad day away from getting a power wheelchair (or manual wheelchair with power assist, because I'm relatively lucky with how good mine is) to really prevent PEM, but I'm not totally sure how to go about asking my doctor--and what else I can do to treat it when it does come on.
Thanks :)

My GP mentioned her concerns re over-diagnosis in the private sector and specified the assessment should be done by a psychiatrist. Her exact words on my NHS record were then "you need an ongoing shared care agreement with a Psychiatrist on the GMC register if we are to prescribe medication here".
I then found out about Right To Choose and decided to go through that route as felt more aligned with the NHS and so it's free.
I now finally have an assessment date with Dr J & Colleagues. However I noted the assessor is a 'Neurodevelopmental clinical nurse specialist', rather than a psychiatrist.
I e-mailed them to explain the convo I had with my GP. The response just said they provide shared care. Nothing else - didn't really respond to what I was actually asking. So I asked again who the psychiatrist would be who would provide the shared care, given my GP wouldn't accept otherwise. They said the shared care would be authorised by a Psychiatrist available at their service.
The responses were quick but vague and my gut is saying their lack of addressing my questions in full feels evasive and uncaring. Some of the reviews on Google also aren't great.
I'm now wondering whether to switch to ProblemShared who provided a much more comprehensive answer when I asked about who undertakes the diagnosis, where they explained the NICE guidelines and how they're regulated by CQC - though still wouldn't be with a psychiatrist. But it felt like they were thorough, reassuring and knew what they were talking about. However this means that I'd probably need to wait another 4 months or more to get my GP to write another referral and be back at the bottom of a waiting list.
I also feel like I can't raise this with my GP incase they refuse shared care if I do go ahead with Dr J. It just all feels a bit dodgy.
My current thinking is to go ahead with the assessment, and if I get a diagnosis, the medication will soon demonstrate if the diagnosis is accurate or not. I guess I'm just worried that a) Dr J might be difficult to work with including how they manage securing shared care with my GP based on interactions so far and Google reviews and b) my NHS ICB will be paying for this so I feel like it's my one shot - surely they're not going to pay for another RTC provider if this goes wrong somehow?
Note - I am still on waiting list for NHS assessment, but that's 2+ years away, and that's if they even accept my referral case which is still yet to be reviewed. I wonder if I'll be knocked off the waiting list if my ICB pays for this private assessment too?
I'm really worried about getting this right so any guidance would be HUGELY appreciated. Is it worth me reaching out to ADHDUK the org for advice? Do they provide that?
Thanks so much in advance. I may delete this post after a week or so as I'm scared Dr J might see it and treat me differently...

I have a big even this evening so to be able to manage it i took my adhd pill 3h later then usual
I have done this before and it has worked grea until nowt. Thing is I'm working today, I have been "working" for the last 4h (medicated for 1.5h) and I haven't been able to do anything. I also have a private meeting scheduled over lunch. Because I didn't take my medication on time anxiety over not working caused me to start eating all the snacks in the house AND get in waiting mode for the meeting
Sure the pills work now but it's more like I'm just shaking from the medication + sugar then actually being productive.
My biggest task today is to plan a working trip. I spent almost an hour yesterday planning the trip, taking into consideration travel time, comfort, delay times and cost efficiency. All this I sent to the helper that books all travel with a note that explained where I like to sit (by the window, single seat) which is very important for me both due to sensory wise and work wise
She books something completely different and gives me a seating that's in the middle of two other seats... Making my autism freaking out which causes my "am I just too picky" anxiety to kick in.
Waiting mode is also still activated
The day hasn't even started and I'm already so tired, I can't even se how I will be able to be out until midnight that was the original plan
Stupid brain...

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If you are struggling with Step 1, trust me, I understand you. I am not a strong test taker and I struggle with testing anxiety. Having to go through this exam 3 times nearly broke me. If you passed, congratulations, I'm so relieved and happy for you! If you failed, I know how you feel and I hope my story can motivate you because you are amazing and capable. If you are studying and stressing out, please keep your head up because if I can pull through this, you definitely can.
My story summarized:
I took 2 months of step 1 dedicated last year and saw on reddit that people would pass with low 60s on NBMEs. I thought to take it once I hit a 62 on NBME and a 60+ on Free 120 (my school would not let me push it back any further). I came out of that test shattered as it did not feel like anything I've ever taken before; the question STEMs were long and I was constantly running out of time. After my initial F, I tried to retake it immediately, ~5 weeks after my first attempt so that I could quickly get back on track with school. I hired a tutor and started Bootcamp. I thought I just needed to show consistency so I got 62 and a 67 on two NBMEs. I went into that test feeling so confident and felt great after the test; the question stems were short & sweet and I didn't have a time issue. I was confident that I passed. When I received that second F, I cannot truly describe that feeling but I wouldn't hope it for anyone. I had to take a year off on LOA to fix my depression and anxiety disorder that resulted from this traumatic experience.
I started truly studying for this exam in January of this year and took the exam 4/19. I told myself that I would not sit for this exam again until I've scored in the 70+ consistently on NBMEs and fixed my confidence. This was my last chance taking the step 1 exam as a third failure results in dismissal from my school. I think that added pressure on top of my testing anxiety was something that took ALOT of time with counseling and self reflection/growth to heal from. My initial date was 4/10 but I was having extreme physical pain that week and my practice score dropped from 78 to 60, so I, not wanting to repeated my mistake in the past, extended my LOA so I could take the exam 4/19. I took another practice exam to make sure I was confident and got a 69%. It wasn't the 70+ I wanted but my counselor told me that I may never feel confident, but I have been meeting my score goals consistently and having prepared for this exam for, essentially a year now, I did not want to burn out so I took the exam. Here are my stats this time: 4/15/24: 69% (Form 29), 4/7/24: 60% (Form 28), 4/4/24: 78% (Form 26), 3/15/24: 74% (Form 30), 2/29/24: 69% (Form 31), 2/15/24: 65% (Form 25), 2/1/24: 66% (Form 27).
I can honestly say I feel like I truly understand the material and am able to think about things clinically, which is something I could not have said for my first two attempts.
To note, I don't think everyone needs 70+ on NBMEs to pass, but if you have testing anxiety, tend to struggle with timed tests, have ADD, or easily get shaken from a "bad section," then you should aim for 70+ (timed, and as close to the exam environment as possible) to be able to sit for the real thing. Cudos to those who did it without but I think that not having 3+ NBMEs >65% is a risk. Look at me, I took those risks and failed twice before. I don't want that for you.
Prior to and Exam day:
I visited the testing center twice before my test date to familiarize myself with it. I checked out the bathrooms and saw the common area. This test was also and mental and emotion task for me, so knowing my environment was important.
I studied the day before because I am just not the type to take a day off before the exam - my anxiety could not let me just rest. I slept maybe 4 hours (don't recommend it but I don't usually sleep before big events so 4 was good for me). I had my partner drive me so I could just decompress in the car and did not have an appetite but forced myself to eat a banana. I took an ibuprofen as I knew I tend to get stress headaches/cramps along the test, which usually really affected me.
The first section was terrible (wanted to just fight the computer screen) but I lied to myself that it was gonna be one of my best sections so I am not gonna worry about it. I took each section like its own thing, not letting the previous affect me. I realized that timing was not as forgiving on this as NBMEs so I made myself go through all the questions so that I could have 5 minutes to check unanswered or marked ones. I think I marked 18 in 3 sections (which was freaky) but again, told myself not to worry about them. Overall, 3 sections felt terrible and the rest felt okay to meh. I calmed myself down because I told myself that I've seen thousands of step 1 questions at this point as I've completed Uworld Qbank, Amboss Qbank, all available online NBMEs, free 120, and taken this exam twice); I think this reassurance made a huge difference in not allowing my testing anxiety to affect me. Trust me, it wasn't smooth sailing though and I think adrenaline carried me through this test.
I did not know how to feel after my exam as it didn't feel as difficult as my first attempt but not as "easy" as my second attempt. However, my 6 NBMEs were 65-78% (with the exception of 1 at 60%) this time, so I just told myself to trust my score. I knew I missed a handful of easy ones but also felt reassured when I looked up the ones I guessed and saw that I had guessed most of them correctly.
Waiting 4 weeks for my score was torture. I prayed, cried, distracted myself with video games, and spent time with friends.
Overall I am so happy to finally move on with my life bc it felt like limbo for the past year. If you want to hear what worked for me the third time around, you can read more below.
What didn't work for me:

• I have never learned well with textbooks. I don't know why I thought using First-Aid as the foundation of my study prep was a good idea. I was also trying to do thousands of Anki when I was always struggling to keep up with ANKI in med school. You know what works for you as you've studied all your life to get to this point in medical school. FA/Anki might be the holy grail for some people but if that's not your learning style or how you learn best, use other options!
• I took tests on my laptop at home for my first two attempts. You might not know it, but you may be a little too comfortable so try to go to a library where there are desktop computers and simulate the real deal.

What did work for me:

• Bootcamp and Uworld! I am a visual learning and Bootcamp videos/short quizzes really helped me ground my foundation in. However, it was unsuspending the Uworld Q's associated with the Bootcamp topic to see if I really understood the lecture material was what made a difference. I kept a spreadsheet of the Bootcamp topic completion, its associated UWorld Qbank completion, and the percentage right. Anything under 50% was a fail, 60-69% was border, and 70% was pass. I would redo my failed sections and take extra time to review my border sections. Another option for qbank is Amboss.
• Mehlman PDFs. Please, please review Mehlman's HY arrows PDFs. This is the single document that boosted my score to 70+. I did it 4x over (1 to get through it, 2 to redo the wrong ones, 3 to redo it all Qs the week before the test, and 4 to redo the wrong ones on the second attempt). I did his biochem sections and his biostats questions the week before the exam, which was a big help. I heard his risk factor PDFs were good, but I didn't have time to do that.
• NBMEs, use them as a resource! I would see the same topics come up again and again for each NBME. I know their explanation sucks but try to just understand what topic/concept they are trying to get you to know. Some people say this inflates your score but familiarizing yourself with HY topics that get tested time and time again is studying smart. I made Quizlet flashcards on each question I got wrong from forms 25-31 and Free 120. Yeah, I used quizlet bc I hated Anki and seeing Anki demoralized me, so I had to use a different flashcard medium. Quizlet actually has an AI feature to ask you questions and give explanations based on your flashcards, and I think this is pretty cool.
• For Micro and Pharm, I used Sketchy.

If you have any questions or need moral support, feel free to DM me. I'm done with step 1, and I'll see you on the other side!

I feel like the SkillsFuture training outcomes appear to be relatively inconsistent. For example, i noted some younger colleagues come out from their trainings trying to apply some principles - (e.g., excel, accountancy or even presentation work), but these standards may not be maintained / forgotten over time. Whilst for some older colleagues, it seemingly appears as if they haven't even went for the training at all - coming out accredited but more confused about what needs to be done (e.g., a colleague who went for Word training but still doesnt know how to proper formatting)
My sample size is small though - only about 30 odd colleagues in my department.
Are the competency outcomes dependent on the training of the courses or the individual? what's the accountability behind how good a course/accreditation is? I have myself attended courses where the end assessment/exam is where the instructor feeds you the exam questions 10 mins prior.
We dont want to have a paper chase but what if international investors pick up on how some aspect of our workforce is paper-accredited but lacking real competencies?

Hey there! Here is a little intro before going into the full story. My name is Kai, I am a 20 year old male, and Have been working this office job for 2 and a half years. My coworker, let's call her Sunny(27F), has been working the same job the same amount of time.
We got hired on at this job together and from the first few weeks of training I offered to give sunny a ride to work every once and awhile since her place was between the location and mine and she does not drive due to her high anxiety regarding being behind a wheel, and that causing her heart problems.
Sooner rather than later she began to rely on me getting her to work. And at first I didn't mind because of said reasons above. Even after I moved I was still willing to pick her up as we had arranged ways for her to pay for gas and have emergency rides should I not be able to take her.
Then she started asking for rides to other places like doctors, food, even groceries. At first I didn't mind as I have a pretty free schedual.
Things really only started to not sit right when she would constantly get annoyed if I could not take her to these outside-work activities even though she has a husband who could have taken her and other people willing to as well.
As of recently she has been having issues with her husband, which I will not go into severe detail for, that has caused her to believe they might be close to a divorce. Steam rolling from that she has also been on a lot of new medications due to her health problems.
Every day this week as she's gotten into my car all she does is complain about her situation. Which is fair and she has every right to vent. And as a friend I don't mind listening to her and giving advice when appropriate.
What I do mind though is that, the first time, she was yelling the whole time, screaming her problems even when we stopped to get gas for my car. And when I attempted to calm her, she snapped at me. I usually brush things like this off my shoulder but yelling and sharp tones have always been trauma triggers for me to recede into my emotional shell.
Things have steadily gotten worse. When making small talk about workplace drama with her I mentioned something she did not agree with and her response was "I DONT WANT TO AGRUE THIS WITH YOU KAI" Which was a common phrase I heard in my childhood that always translated to "Shut up your opinion doesn't matter!" Etc.
Once again this has triggered my own trauma various times. Over the course of the week I have attempted to communicate with her that I wish to take a step back from her personal problems. This is to shift my focus back to my own mental health and reduce the amount of stress that is severely impacting my work style. (Side note: I'm not meeting quotas because of the emotional stress this is causing me.)
Every time I have interacted with her as of late she's taken her frustrations out on me and hurt me in some way or form. And the worst part about it is that she had texted me and several of our friends on the weekend before saying she was going to "keep her head down so she doesn't accidently hurt any of us with her own issues."
I've talked to several of our fellow coworkers and friends about how I'm feeling and several have expressed that dispite the amount of drama it may cause I have every right to tell her that I need space and she needs to find another ride until she gets her problems sorted and/or apologizes and stops.
While their opinions about this situation matter I would also appreciate if any of you lovely readers have any advice to give. Or even critics if I am being an asshole.
Thank you for your time. -Kai

MSI 2024 - BRACKET STAGE

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Today's matches will be played on Patch 14.8.

Today's Matches

#	Match	PST	EST	CET	KST
1	T1 vs G2	02:00	05:00	11:00	18:00

• All matches are a best of 5

Streams

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Bracket

Round 1			Round 2			Round 3			Round 4			Finals
GEN	3
vs	-
FNC	0		GEN	3
			vs	-					GEN	3
TL	0		TOP	2					vs	-
vs	-								BLG	1
TOP	3
G2	2
vs	-
T1	3		T1	1
			vs					-
BLG	3		BLG	3								GEN	0
vs	-											vs	-
PSG	2											tbd	0
-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
			T1	3					BLG	0
FNC	1		vs	-					vs	-
vs	-		TL	1		T1	0		tbd	0
TL	3					vs	-
			TOP	0		G2	0
G2	3		vs	-
vs	-		G2	3
PSG	0

On-Air Team

Desk Host
Eefje "Sjokz" Depoortere
Interviewers
Park "Jeesun" Jee-sun
Laure "Bulii" Valée
Play-By-Play Casters
Max "Atlus" Anderson
Jake "Hysterics" Osypenko
Daniel "Drakos" Drakos
Aaron "Medic" Chamberlain
Colour Casters
Sam "Kobe" Hartman-Kenzler
Robert "Dagda" Price
Andrew "Vedius" Day
Analysts
Maurits "Chronicler" Jan Meeusen
Emily "LeagueofEmily" Rand
Joshua "Jatt" Leesman
Barento "Raz" Mohammed

Format

• Bracket Stage - May 9th to May 21st
  • 8 teams participate
  • Double elimination bracket
  • Matches are best of five

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