Medical Mavericks

What are you looking at? 👀

This week’s scan was taken using a curved ultrasound probe — deep in the abdomen.

A large structure, a finger-like projection, and some liquid-filled space...
What do you think it is?
Comment your guess! 💬

#STEM #Ultrasound #MedEd #ScienceQuiz

Check out this top tip for any aspiring med student that gets offered an interview for med school! Not many students think about this! #careersguidance #medschool #medicine #nhscareers

💊 Ever wonder what happens to paracetamol in your body?

Your liver breaks it down, but it needs “taxis” (like glutathione) to get rid of the leftovers. Take too much, and the taxis run out… and chaos begins. 😬
#Paracetamol #Pharmacology #LiverFunction #MedFacts

Do med students start seeing patients straight away?
Not really, but a little early exposure is key.
Too much and you’re standing there like a lemon!
But one day every couple of weeks? Perfect balance to practise talking to patients and learn the theory.
#MedSchool #STEMcareers

What are you looking at this week? 👀

This scan was captured using our curved probe – revealing deep into the abdomen or torso…

🔘 Multiple black circles (liquid!)
🔘 Large solid structure
🔘 A few smaller dark spots too
#science #ultrasound #medicalmystery #STEM #asechat