Short stories in medicine: Volume 2

"Short Stories in Medicine, Volume 2" is a narrative book that immerses us in the fascinating world of medicine through a series of stories written by different authors. Below is a summary of the chapters included in the book:

**Prologue - Robert Iván Álvarez Ochoa:** The book begins with a prologue that introduces medicine as an evolving science and presents a collection of medical stories written by its authors. These stories explore health issues from different perspectives, combining reality and creativity to bring medicine closer to the general public, highlighting its humanistic dimension.

**THE THEFT OF THE CALACA - Lucas Joaquín Murillo Cabrera:** In the chapter "THE THEFT OF THE CALACA" by Lucas Joaquín Murillo Cabrera, internist Pedro has a supernatural encounter in the hospital emergency room. The story explores life, death, and redemption, while Pedro faces the consequences of his medical work on the spiritual level. A fascinating story about the fate of souls and the choices we make in life.

**THE JOURNEY OF THE BRAVE CELLS - Daniela Geomaira Arias Chiriboga:** It tells the story of Shantal, an intrepid cell that explores the human body and discovers the diversity of cells and their unique missions. Her brave fight against an infection, together with her new friends, highlights the importance of teamwork. Upon returning to her realm, Shantal becomes an inspiring example for all cells, emphasizing the importance of their individual missions and collaboration to maintain the health of the body. This story highlights the interdependence and diversity of cells in the human body.

**THE BATTLE OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM - Sneijder Farith Nagua:**. The realm of Bodyland faces invasions of bacteria and a virus. The immune system, led by white blood cells and antibodies, unites to combat these threats. After intense battles and with the support of the brain, they manage to defeat the invaders and the virus, thus strengthening the kingdom and highlighting the importance of maintaining a strong immune system.