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 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 5 Health Apps I Actually Recommend to My Patients
Most health apps are just marketing fluff. As a doctor and tech enthusiast, these are the 5 apps I actually trust to help you sleep better, eat smarter, and remember your meds.
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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 Your Smartwatch Giving You Health Anxiety? A Doctor’s Guide to Wearable Tech
I love data. But as an ER doctor, I see a new condition walking through my doors: “Smartwatch Anxiety.” Here is my honest, deep-dive breakdown of which metrics save lives, which ones are marketing fluff, and how to reclaim your peace of mind.
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).