viva

第一次 不是被宠的那一个

心里有点不是滋味

原来 那 一点都不好受

单独 或许不是一件坏事

群体 也许不是一件好事

战友们，咋们得加把劲了！ 

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ex

never be proud of the number of ex-es you have
coz it only means that you are hard to mix with, isn't it???

breakfast

Hostel vs Home

Hostel -- Milo + Jacob's Weetameal

Home -- Sandwich (sardin + cheese) + vinegar pork soup

to do list

4 more viva, 1 case report and 2 more presentations to go

6/7/2014 viva production
7-13/7/2014 viva in patient
14-20/7/2014
21-27/7/2014 viva tdm & DIC
28/7/2014-3/8/2014
4-10/8/2014 TDM Presentation

張靚穎《我相信》MV(新浪首發)

放弃？ 坚持？

真的希望
我 可以
放弃这里的一切
抛开一切责任
离开 这里

但。。。 我知道
这 绝对并非我真正想要的
如果我这么做
一定会让很多人失望

一路走来 并不容易
付出了这么多 现在才来放弃 值得吗？
这些年来 家人 老师 朋友 所付出的心血
我。。。 对得起他们吗？

或许我真的只需要休息刻片
一切 就会好了
一切 便会过去了

还是那一句

好的、坏的； 一切都会过去的。

加油吧！ 我相信我可以！

累

最近 突然觉得很累、很累
身体累、头脑累、
心。。。
也累了

还有一个月的时间
大部分手头上的工作就会结束了
但还有很多事情得去处理

我 能 吗？
有点开始怀疑自己的能力
我是否太高估自己了

我到底喜欢什么？
我的爱好是什么？
我想要的是什么？
这是我想要的未来么？
我能够做什么？

我。。。。
。。。
。。。

是谁？

culprit

the moment when 

you found out that you are the culprit 

but you are just too tired to fix it

for now, i shall just let it be

there are just too much things on my plate 

hopefully i will have enough strength to go through all these 

i will need a long break after this

may all be well and happy always 

朋友？ “朋友” ？

被别人背后拥几刀 固然可怕

但 更可怕的是

在转身以后
看到的是
咱们 用心 对待 的 人


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asian glow

Do You Turn Red After Half a Beer? You Could Have Alcohol Flush Reaction
adopted from: http://www.healthworks.my/alcohol-flush-syndrome/

• Flushing is caused by an enzyme disorder in your liver which cannot break down acetaldehyde.
• Alcohol flush syndrome has been associated with higher risk of esophageal cancer and hypertension.
• There’s no cure to alcohol flush syndrome, except for avoiding alcohol.

Hello there drinker! What’s your favourite drink? Oh, beer you say? Do you turn red really quickly after consuming half a can of your favourite beer?

If your answer is yes, ever stop to wonder what that means? We asked a few people at a bar one night, after feasting our eyes on blotchy redness all over.

“My circulation is in tip top condition, that’s why!” one guy exclaimed.

“I’m allergic to alcohol, but I like drinking sometimes,” said another girl.

“It’s just our Chinese genes!” said a group of friends.

A study showed about a third of Japanese, Chinese, and Koreans respond to alcohol by turning red. It’s such a common sight to see a sea of red faces all over bars and clubs in Asia that we don’t even think to question it. Those of us blessed enough to not turn into a tomato after a drink or two, laugh at our friends who do. And those of us who turn red? We shrug it off as a harmless genetic malfunction and continue with our drinking habits. But is it all just fun and games?

Why Does The Dreaded Alcohol Flush Happen? 

Some people believe this is due to Asians being unable to metabolise alcohol. While that might sound very scientifically accurate, it’s not the case.

And no, it’s also not you having exceptionally good blood circulation.

Alcohol is metabolised in your liver, where it is oxidised first to acetaldehyde, and then converted to acetate by an enzyme known as aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH2).

Source: physrev.physiology.org

Those who turn red after a bit of alcohol have a genetic change in their ALDH2. The gene variant causes the body to metabolise alcohol more quickly, but become less efficient in breaking down acetaldehyde. The buildup of acetaldehyde is what causes your blood vessels to dilate and your skin to turn red[1].

This condition is known as alcohol flush reaction, but since it happens mostly to Asians, it’s been nicknamed the Asian flush or the Asian glow [2]. Lovely name, indeed.

What Other Symptoms Will I Get Besides the Redness?

Well, you wouldn’t be a stranger to headaches and nausea. Some people also report itchiness on the skin.

Source: memecrunch.com

The Asian Flush is Associated with Higher Risk of Hypertension and Cancer

Some people dislike drinking because of the redness and itchiness they get on their skin, while some others ignore the cosmetic side effects to have a good night out.

But recent studies have revealed evidence that ALDH2-deficient individuals are at much higher risk of developing esophageal cancer from consuming alcohol, than those with a fully active ALDH2 [3]. Esophageal cancer also happens to be one of the deadliest cancers in the world, with pretty low survival rates. [4]

Acetaldehyde is a metabolite of alcohol, but is also an animal carcinogen and mutagen with recognised cancer-promoting properties [5].

When the tissues of your upper aerodigestive tract is repeatedly exposed to acetaldehyde, the probability of DNA damage and mutation could also increase [6].

In a paper published in 2013, researchers studied 1,763 men, including non-drinkers, flushers, and non-flushers. They found that flushers who drank the same amount of alcohol (more than 4 drinks, less than 8) as non-flushers were at higher odds of getting hypertension. The risk of alcohol-related hypertension was also much higher among flushers who consumes more than 4 drinks a week [7].

Treatment Options for Alcohol Flush

Unfortunately since it’s a genetic problem, there’s currently no cure for the alcohol flush, except to avoid alcohol.

Although the use of antihistamines can prevent the redness, it doesn’t change the fact that your body cannot break down acetaldehyde. This means you’re still putting yourself at risk for developing esophageal cancer and hypertension if you continue drinking.

But It’s Not All Bad

Since the enzyme disorder causes people to go red after just a tiny hint of alcohol, there are plenty who shy away from drinking. Nobody likes hearing embarrassing stuff like “Hey you look like a tomato” or “Man, you’re red as a butt on fire” all the time.

Source: tofumag.com

Also, since flushers experience some not-so-great reactions when downing alcohol (like itchy skin, headaches, etc), they can’t really drink too much. Studies show how this can play a role in preventing alcoholism [8].

So effective is the flush at preventing you from becoming an alcoholic that pharmaceutical companies are using the science behind it to develop drugs to help recovering alcoholics. Antabuse uses Disulfiram to block the processing of alcohol in the body [9], which causes the same symptoms as flushing.

What To Do Now 

If you get red after a drink or two, you should think about drinking less, a lot less. While you may call us a party pooper, it’s good to understand that you’re putting yourself at a higher risk of developing both cancer and hypertension.

Also, to those who do not turn red after drinking, this is not a license to go crazy. Moderation still reigns supreme, and too much alcohol can also do nasty things to your body. General agreement of “moderate drinking” is about one to two drinks a day for men, and one drink a day for women.