October

“In case you are wondering, we named it Sidney,” my patient offered during a recent visit.

“Pardon?” I responded.

“I was cleared by the transplant team and Sidney the kidney is going to my sister.”

I believe the Random Naming of Inanimate Object Syndrome (RNIOS, pronounced rhinos) has been well described in many esteemed journals (or at least in this one starting now). I was reminded of this syndrome by my favorite youngest niece, who has faced more than her fair share of health challenges at a young age.

Dr Margaret Colbourne, MD

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Growing up I remember my parents referring to the announcements section of their local newspaper as the Hatch, Match, and Dispatch. During my professional career thus far, I have thankfully seen more patients hatched than dispatched. When patients of mine have passed away, I have usually felt a sense of sadness. Or so I thought. Perhaps it was better described as empathy. Or so I thought.

Ecstasy is a common party drug taken for its stimulant, euphoric, and empathogenic effects.

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