What field of medicine is considered “ultra hard” by most doctors?

I have once posed this question to several of my physician friends while enjoying our beers. Without much discussion, it took no more than a second for them to give a clear answer to this questi…

Top stories for Susan   What field of medicine is considered “ultra hard” by most doctors? Rollins Panma, Worked in American Hospitals • Answered June 20 I have once posed this question to several of my physician friends while enjoying our beers. Without much discussion, it took no more than a second for them to give a clear... Read more » 679 83   If someone pronounces SQL as "S-Q-L", do you assume they aren't experienced in it? Jason Weiand, former Senior Escalation Engineer at Microsoft (2003-2004) • Answered July 30, 2025 I’m a former Microsoft employee. During my first run with them back in ‘03. I asked one of the guys from the SQL team that had been there from the start, why it was pronoun... Read more » 5.7K 503   Is it true that in the US, you have to pay to be taken to the hospital by ambulance? Why should you have to pay to be taken there when it's an emergency? Mamadou Fofana • Posted Jun 20 Yes, that's right. The day I learned that there are places in the world where you don't have to pay to ride in an ambulance, I realized that the "American Dream" is called that because it's somethi... Read more » 32 10   Why do high performers fail to get promoted? David Johnson, Senior Manager at IT Companies (2005-present) • Updated November 12, 2020 Answering this from the perspective of a manager. In 5 years I’ve promoted about a half a dozen individuals. The following is a list of reasons that I’ve not promoted high p... Read more » 1.7K 143   Why do ultra-wealthy people rarely share their wealth with their friends? MosaicPalate • Updated June 10 Billionaires will gladly treat friends to private jet flights and Michelin-starred dinners. But to protect the relationship, financial advisors give them one strict rule: n... Read more » 1.1K 129   For those of us 70, 75 years old and up, what should we do in our remaining years to make them enjoyable and meaningful? Millicent Coveal, Certified Nurse • Answered June 22 Not too long ago, I found myself chatting on a park bench with an 87 year-old guy who had buried his friends, battled cancer, and lived almost ten years without his spouse. ... Read more » 316 33   What’s the saddest “card declined” moment you’ve seen? Herbert Shimmelfinney, former Field Manager, Trainer, Transportation Specialist • Answered June 14, 2023 I owned a bar and had a young couple come in and sit in bottle service. They told anyone who'd listen that they just got engaged and wanted to celebrate. They ordered the f... Read more » 27.8K 414   Why do modern cars have the stop-start feature if it increases engine wear, and does it actually save more fuel in the long run? OpenBlueprint • Updated June 10 If you shut off a 1995 car at every red light, you’d quickly shred its starter motor. Here is how modern engines survive the stress, and why it takes just seven seconds to ... Read more » 1.8K 259   What’s one small healthy eating habit that made the biggest difference in your energy or weight? Sangeeta, HR | A movie lover| Fiction reader | Mumbaikar | A mother • Answered June 21 Way back in 2019, I started to dislike sugar for no good reason. I stopped taking sugar completely. I stopped sipping coffee. I stopped eating sweets, in fa... Read more » 87 12   What types of cancers are very slow moving? VitalSign, Answering your health questions • Answered June 18 People often picture cancer as a rapid, aggressive invader. But some types grow so glacially that the standard medical advice isn't surgery or chemotherapy—it's to do absol... Read more » 36 1   What’s it like to be an MD in prison? MetroDispatch • Answered May 15 In the violent hierarchy of prison politics, ruthless gangs will give an inmate a total pass on extortion and assault for one specific reason: he used to be a medical docto... Read more » 330 15   My Uber passenger rating is 4.32 as I do not give tips. Can I delete my account and open a new one with the same phone number to reset my passenger rating? Jim Childers, Driver at Rideshare Drivers (2017-present) • Updated January 24, 2024 As an Uber/Lyft driver with over 16000 rides given, I can tell you this… I would never accept your ride request. At that rating you have had over 50 rides with drivers and h... Read more » 7.6K 1.1K Read more in your feed

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What are the first signs of stomach cancer?

Hi all . I’m a woman of 41 years old . Last year I was diagnosed with gastric malt lymphoma . Which technically is a blood cancer but it is also a stomach cancer . For about 3 years prior I was …

Top stories for Susan   What are the first signs of stomach cancer? Kate Heel-a- Peel, Merchandiser (2009-present) • Answered January 15, 2025 Hi all . I’m a woman of 41 years old . Last year I was diagnosed with gastric malt lymphoma . Which technically is a blood cancer but it is also a stomach cancer . For abou... Read more » 2.6K 176   Your response is private Was this worth your time? This helps us show content you find valuable. Absolutely not Definitely yes   Why does the US have a doctor shortage despite some of the highest physician salaries in the world? Kathy O, studied at Westerra Institute of Technology • Answered May 10 I have a cousin who is a cardiopulmonary specialist. He did a fellowship at Stanford University in the US and began practice in the US. He very quickly came back to Canada.... Read more » 6.1K 290   Does sudden cardiac arrest have symptoms minutes before it happens? Is there enough time to call for help if you're alone? Rollins Panma, Worked in American Hospitals • Answered Sat My friend believed that the movies depicted everything accurately until his own brother almost died due to a cardiac arrest. The thing that astonished him is that, in such c... Read more » 11   What are the biggest regrets that people have in their old age? Chris Coleman, former Geophysical Technician at Phillips 66 (1980-1985) • Updated May 31, 2024 I’m 64 years old right now. My father is 94. After numerous long conversations with my father, and based on my own personal experience, the biggest regrets come from simple ... Read more » 15.5K 953   Why do so many people think their retirement nest egg is enough, only to find out it’s not? What’s the real math behind it? MetroDispatch • Updated June 10 You can retire with $1 million, average a 7% annual return, and still go bankrupt. The culprit is a misunderstanding of three mathematical forces. The first is the inflation... Read more » 272 65   Is it good to eat banana in the morning? Theresa Belvis, Medical Practitioner • Answered May 29 Every day, my grandmother would put slices of bananas into her porridge before consuming it, without any fear of anything related to the ongoing nutritional debate because ... Read more » 691 25   Why do high performers fail to get promoted? David Johnson, Senior Manager at IT Companies (2005-present) • Updated November 12, 2020 Answering this from the perspective of a manager. In 5 years I’ve promoted about a half a dozen individuals. The following is a list of reasons that I’ve not promoted high p... Read more » 1.7K 142   If someone pronounces SQL as "S-Q-L", do you assume they aren't experienced in it? Jason Weiand, former Senior Escalation Engineer at Microsoft (2003-2004) • Answered July 30, 2025 I’m a former Microsoft employee. During my first run with them back in ‘03. I asked one of the guys from the SQL team that had been there from the start, why it was pronoun... Read more » 5.6K 488   I'm pregnant and giving my baby up for adoption when he's born. Someone told me today that I'll have to hold him at the hospital right after birth. Is that true? I don't want to Ted Bochi, worked at Pan Lon • Answered February 5 I adopted a baby girl 22 years ago almost to the day. The birthmother did hold the baby but briefly. But my daughter knew since age 4 that she was adopted and she decided t... Read more » 1.2K 201   What happens if your card is declined at a restaurant and you’ve already eaten the food? Kevin B., A.A. General Education, Eastern Florida State College (2022) • Updated June 26, 2025 I ate at a chain Tex-Mex restaurant one day for lunch. When the bill came I handed the waitress my card. She came back a few minutes later and just blurts out “Your card di... Read more » 14.4K 1.3K   What are the symptoms of cancer we can't ignore? Donald Mariksek, Medical Doctor • Answered April 20 A patient of mine suffered from some symptoms for eight months until she brought it up during our conversation. Not because she lacked intelligence, on the contrary, she is... Read more » 825 28   What do doctors and nurses just "get" that other people don't? VitalSign, Answering your health questions • Answered June 17 There is a reason so many doctors and nurses sign "Do Not Resuscitate" orders for themselves. They know the human body isn't a reliable machine, but a delicate house of car... Read more » 579 19 Read more in your feed

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