tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35851869Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:05:26 +0000A Malaysian doctor magician who loves his magic as much as his medicine. Getting the biggest satisfaction from treating patients, as well as entertaining people. Magic, can be a good medicine.http://darrenmagic.blogspot.com/darrenkg@gmail.com (Darren Lee)Blogger261125LifeOfMedicineMagichttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35851869.post-6071332868618966524Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:28:00 +00002009-12-15T20:45:40.141+08:00Medicine Believe me, this is a good one for learning. I'm currently doing my Respiratory rotation, and came across this CXR in the chest clinic. It's of a patient with Miliary Tuberculosis and TB of lumbar spine. During the last follow-up there's a new shadow noted near the right heart border, suspicious-looking. He was proceeded with a CT Thorax.CT scan showed no significant hilar or mediastinal lymph http://darrenmagic.blogspot.com/2009/12/interesting-chest-xray-6.htmldarrenkg@gmail.com (Darren Lee)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35851869.post-7521762377904186218Sun, 13 Dec 2009 09:24:00 +00002009-12-13T17:41:33.964+08:00MagicAndrei Jikh, currently an artist in Theory 11, is being called "one of the most influential names in cardistry community today". This is his video contesting for "Nikon Festival 09" - To capture the essence of your day in 140 seconds or less - and the best video can take away $100,000.This is his vid - "In the Cards"Visually breathtaking and amazing vid. Love it!http://darrenmagic.blogspot.com/2009/12/in-cards-by-andrei-jikh.htmldarrenkg@gmail.com (Darren Lee)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35851869.post-5290700211326414963Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:15:00 +00002009-12-08T23:30:55.206+08:00MedicineHumourPost-call syndrome is a terrible disease.I still remember that I once described it in my previous post as "...36 hours or longer of non-stop working, it's still alright for the overnight but the next day morning is when the awful time comes. You'll have subtly dropping GCS, with episodes of LOC (loss of consciousness) and apneas, as if you're ready to collapse anytime. The LOC can happen anytime http://darrenmagic.blogspot.com/2009/12/post-call-syndrome.htmldarrenkg@gmail.com (Darren Lee)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35851869.post-8636827740676194305Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:10:00 +00002009-12-03T18:13:52.139+08:00Life and othersMood is kinda low.Anhedonic.Physically and mentally fatigue.A markedly less enjoyable workplace.Sigh. What has happened to my life.http://darrenmagic.blogspot.com/2009/12/low-mood.htmldarrenkg@gmail.com (Darren Lee)15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35851869.post-4000575123941729575Sun, 29 Nov 2009 05:14:00 +00002009-11-29T13:27:09.289+08:00MedicineLife and othersYa, a late discovery again;)The story continued from Aug 09 - you can read from "Appreciation". I was told by my colleague that it came out on newspaper - but I only discovered it recently in the noticeboard somewhere in hospital.So, to complete the story, here's it: And the group pic.Happy and, I'm grateful for the appreciation! ;)http://darrenmagic.blogspot.com/2009/11/appreciation-cont.htmldarrenkg@gmail.com (Darren Lee)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35851869.post-8635418511933060813Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:47:00 +00002009-11-22T16:44:32.844+08:00Life and others- Extracted from NewStraitsTimes, 18th Nov 09:TWO Malaysians helped bring to life the characters in Robert Zemeckis’ upcoming movie A Christmas Carol.The Disney animated feature is scheduled to be released here (in 3D in selected cinemas) tomorrow, two weeks after its release in the United States.For Kuala Lumpur lad Jax Lee and Penang-born Woei Lee, “it was a dream come true”.Jax served as an http://darrenmagic.blogspot.com/2009/11/so-proud-of-you-brother.htmldarrenkg@gmail.com (Darren Lee)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35851869.post-4658240721761716253Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:19:00 +00002009-11-18T23:27:31.993+08:00Magic"Can magic really bring happiness?Can magic break cultural and language barriers?Can magic change the world.Cyril: Simply Magic is unlike any other magic show ever made, and it’s not just because Cyril is unlike any other magician. Simply Magic focuses on the idea that magic can affect people’s lives positively. More than just entertainment, magic has the potential to bring happiness. And also http://darrenmagic.blogspot.com/2009/11/cyril-simply-magic.htmldarrenkg@gmail.com (Darren Lee)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35851869.post-3911784318878627065Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:06:00 +00002009-11-15T23:18:36.803+08:00MedicineHumour No I haven't watched the movie yet.But I saw one patient today, complaining of palpitation with onset while he was watching the movie yesterday. The movie is too worrying to him, he said.So the palpitation persisted throughout the night and he couldn't sleep and had been feeling a bit of giddy.So he came today for an ECG. Guess what did it show? Believe it or not, it is...A fast atrial http://darrenmagic.blogspot.com/2009/11/2012.htmldarrenkg@gmail.com (Darren Lee)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35851869.post-6813675189274672961Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:02:00 +00002009-11-14T21:53:44.314+08:00MedicineLife and othersJust to show some pictures that I took with my phone:This is the main building, with male, female, paediatric and maternity wards in it. 10 to 15% of the working time will be spent here for ward round and the ward works.The rest of the time will be spent here, the "famous" JPL (Jabatan Pesakit Luar) ie. outpatient department. Here basically you'll see all types of patients with all types of http://darrenmagic.blogspot.com/2009/11/grik-update-3.htmldarrenkg@gmail.com (Darren Lee)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35851869.post-4630435643169131024Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:03:00 +00002009-11-10T19:21:58.479+08:00MedicineLife and othersMO (Medical officer) A is referring a case to MO B.MO A: "Hi Dr. X, I have a case to refer..."MO B: "Ok. (sounds really unhappy like MO A owes him something)"MO A: "I have this 60 year-old lady here who was admitted for uncontrolled diabetes, her condition actually improving with insulin Rx and hydration. However, today she's noted to have spiking temperature, increasingly tachypneic and HR goes http://darrenmagic.blogspot.com/2009/11/from-receiving-end-to-now-sending-end.htmldarrenkg@gmail.com (Darren Lee)10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35851869.post-6538664738981759642Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:29:00 +00002009-11-07T15:10:04.819+08:00MedicineLife and othersI'm post call now. Had a fantastic call really..and it all started after my dinner (I think I was lucky to be able to finish the dinner - coz after that the mad moments are just nonstop).Right after the dinner, got a call from Hospital: "Dr pls come to labour room STAT. We have one eclampsia lady who fitted for FOUR times!"Gosh I almost threw into a fit too. Young mother, preterm, undiagnosed andhttp://darrenmagic.blogspot.com/2009/11/grik-update-2.htmldarrenkg@gmail.com (Darren Lee)10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35851869.post-999934405031321332Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:04:00 +00002009-11-05T19:28:37.771+08:00MedicineLife and othersHi dear all,I finally can get myself "Internet-ly" connected. Found a cyber cafe here, quite nice actually. Just some quick updates:1. I was kinda low mood on the first day. It's a mixture of feeling of nervousness/ fear (after stepping into the labour room and saw the neonate resuscitation trolley), bit of uncertainty plus the depression after seeing the hostel condition. I'm still hesitating http://darrenmagic.blogspot.com/2009/11/greetings-from-grik.htmldarrenkg@gmail.com (Darren Lee)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35851869.post-7964923324092535514Sun, 01 Nov 2009 07:20:00 +00002009-11-01T15:28:44.506+08:00Life and others This is a shot of Taiping Hospital by Dr Ang CL, a physician who previously worked here. A great shot indeed! And Dr Ang, if you're reading this, we all really miss you! ;)So I'm leaving today..to a district hospital called Grik, due to my departmental earthquake. It's in North Perak, quite near to the border as you can see from the map. Not too sure how's life there gonna be.I do hope I can http://darrenmagic.blogspot.com/2009/11/bye-taipingfor-now.htmldarrenkg@gmail.com (Darren Lee)14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35851869.post-744389586957808145Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:54:00 +00002009-10-31T00:12:27.091+08:00Life and othersSaw this game from Yee's blog. Looks like an old game but quite fun to play.Here's the record..hehe.81 words TypingtestPlay and challenge! XDhttp://darrenmagic.blogspot.com/2009/10/typing-speed.htmldarrenkg@gmail.com (Darren Lee)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35851869.post-1436439778767676064Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:05:00 +00002009-10-27T13:36:46.692+08:00MedicineSaw one patient in clinic today."Hello doc! How are you doing?" He greeted me cheerfully."So how are my blood prolifes? Kidneys still good? My cholesterol controlled? Of course it is, I take my pills everyday - and on top of that, I do exercise - I do a lot of gardening ha.""But you know what, I actually hate pills. To be honest, I wasn't on any medication until the admission 2 years ago and theyhttp://darrenmagic.blogspot.com/2009/10/im-amazed.htmldarrenkg@gmail.com (Darren Lee)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35851869.post-2477703911754906482Sun, 18 Oct 2009 14:04:00 +00002009-10-18T22:08:14.784+08:00Life and othersIf you have not already noticed, I actually changed the background song to this "Love Story meets Love Story" by Jon Schmidt. Just to show the music video of it...and this music is just simply marvellous!http://darrenmagic.blogspot.com/2009/10/love-story.htmldarrenkg@gmail.com (Darren Lee)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35851869.post-5466372785997944110Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:57:00 +00002009-10-14T22:06:17.443+08:00Humour Saw this in MMR. I agree that this should be hung at all clinics! ^^Esp. to those patients who are so unwilling to wait just a while more, but when it's their turn they'll talk to you for half an hour and not stopping! Nobody is perfect - consideration and understanding is always appreciated by us! ;)http://darrenmagic.blogspot.com/2009/10/good-cheap-fast.htmldarrenkg@gmail.com (Darren Lee)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35851869.post-2309116360657869931Sat, 10 Oct 2009 15:08:00 +00002009-10-11T09:40:52.213+08:00Life and othersThis is a not-so-good month. Things are going haywire.Early in this month 2 of my colleagues got a shocking letter that they were going to be sent out to a district hospital - despite the fact that they are already quite senior in the department. Hence my department head called an emergency meeting with the hospital director - ya, if you can remember, the legendary director - the final plan http://darrenmagic.blogspot.com/2009/10/departmental-earthquake.htmldarrenkg@gmail.com (Darren Lee)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35851869.post-5077542412735332884Sun, 04 Oct 2009 10:59:00 +00002009-10-04T19:30:41.376+08:00HumourI used to visit FAILblog quite often and really find it an unique site. It's like a collection of the vids and pics that can give you some really good laugh. Just to share a few:FAILed maths.What an embarrassing moment. Impromptu eye shield. Risk of suffocation is higher than eye injury! FAILed news placement. Will you still go for the plunge?Hit and run? FAILed. Coz left the most important http://darrenmagic.blogspot.com/2009/10/hilarious.htmldarrenkg@gmail.com (Darren Lee)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35851869.post-8382409040722972178Sat, 26 Sep 2009 02:15:00 +00002009-09-26T11:09:59.097+08:00MedicineHumourThe other day when I went to a ward to see a referral, I heard some "interesting" conversation among two "senior" housemen with two other fresh newcomers. It goes like this:SHO(Senior HO)#1: "So you're new here. Just to brief you a bit on your work. First of all, punctuality. You're expected to come to ward at 6.30am or earlier, and you're expected to finish the blood-taking and ward round beforehttp://darrenmagic.blogspot.com/2009/09/beware-of-thehoax.htmldarrenkg@gmail.com (Darren Lee)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35851869.post-3239343531562260215Sat, 19 Sep 2009 14:09:00 +00002009-09-19T22:51:58.065+08:00Life and othersJust wanna wish Selamat Hari Raya to everyone, especially all my Muslim friends - hope you all will have a great celebration.As usual, the small Taiping town will be flooded with cars and people in coming two weeks - huge number of ppl are back to their hometown! And same goes for the hospital patients - new faces will be seen. I still remember that about 1 year ago at this time during Raya, the http://darrenmagic.blogspot.com/2009/09/selamat-hari-raya.htmldarrenkg@gmail.com (Darren Lee)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35851869.post-5571056158649533796Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:20:00 +00002009-09-10T19:22:34.784+08:00Life and othersAgain a late discovery. But it's so nice to share!A very entertaining vid by Family Life Education Pasefica (FLEP). Creative! ;)http://darrenmagic.blogspot.com/2009/09/mcdonalds-ordering-song.htmldarrenkg@gmail.com (Darren Lee)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35851869.post-8643649523994460511Sat, 05 Sep 2009 10:04:00 +00002009-09-05T19:48:20.194+08:00Life and othersWelcome to Macau! And this is the Church of Sao Paulo, the most famous landmark in Macau.Apart of the magic performance (and food), we spent the rest of the time going around in the city. I didn't manage to go to HK as planned earlier due to some reasons, but nevertheless, we had really good time in Macau!One of the places that you must visit is the Venetian Resort-Casino. An extremely luxury http://darrenmagic.blogspot.com/2009/09/macau-magic-trip-shop-fun.htmldarrenkg@gmail.com (Darren Lee)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35851869.post-3552750240346374884Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:10:00 +00002009-09-05T20:17:58.942+08:00Life and othersI think no one needs to be worried of where to look for good food in Macau - it's everywhere. There are always some best dining options in the city!The Noodle and Congee Corner in Grand Lisboa. Nicely designed.Tried the traditional hand-made noodles. Can watch the expert chef preparing the noodles in the open kitchen!Here can try the HK style WanTan mee with big shrimp dumplings. I had it twice http://darrenmagic.blogspot.com/2009/09/macau-magic-trip-food.htmldarrenkg@gmail.com (Darren Lee)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35851869.post-7485576458439080174Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:13:00 +00002009-09-02T23:40:19.635+08:00My Magic PerformancesThe performance day was on 24th Aug. It's in the launch party for the APPT (Asia Pacific Poker Tour) tournament in Grand Lisboa Casino in Macau, organized by PokerStars.net.The day kicks off with the Press conference. Crowded with reporters!My friend George Wong started his magical Mask-changing routine (a.k.a "Bian Lian) - one of China's most elusive performing arts. His speed of mask-changing http://darrenmagic.blogspot.com/2009/09/macau-magic-trip-performance.htmldarrenkg@gmail.com (Darren Lee)3