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Siena Kontopirakis
Feb 153 min read
Recent Medicinal Developments
To this day, scientists are still trying to unravel the mysteries of medicine. We see this daily when articles of the latest research or...

Chelsea Ibekaku
Feb 14 min read
Western vs. Eastern Medicine
The medical world has a vast and diverse scope that has evolved over time with new approaches and innovations coming into play. Two of...


Priyanka Chembra
Jan 304 min read
PCOS: Managing Hormonal Imbalances
A common condition affecting women of reproductive age is polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS.A person with healthy ovaries might...


Valerie Wan
Jan 32 min read
Understanding ADHD: Brain Differences
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder often diagnosed in early childhood, with symptoms that may...


Sarina Zakir
Nov 22, 20242 min read
Medicine Research on Animals
Did you know, dogs can be thanked for the revolutionary discovery of insulin? Not just dogs, but pigs, mice, monkeys, and other animals...


Aloysius Lim
Nov 20, 20242 min read
MicroRNA: Macro Impacts
The 2024 Nobel Prize just went to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for “the discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene...

Mawada Helal
Nov 16, 20242 min read
The diverse nature of brain function (Neurodiversity)
Embracing neurodiversity means valuing and understanding the differences in us humans. It helps us to foster inclusive environments, and...


Mawada Helal
Oct 11, 20243 min read
The science of pain management
Pain is a negative sensory and emotional experience caused by real or potential tissue injury. It can affect any portion of the body to...

Aloysius Lim
Oct 7, 20244 min read
Mpox: Different Task, Same Mask?
It’s official. The World Health Organization has declared Mpox (previously called Monkeypox) a public health emergency of international...


Sarina Zakir
Sep 29, 20243 min read
How do Electronic Devices Cause Musculoskeletal Disorders and Strain?
The inventions of laptops, smartphones, and other electronic devices have revolutionized modern day workplaces, entertainment, and...


Kshami Ramesh
Sep 27, 20243 min read
Klinefelter Syndrome
Klinefelter syndrome is where males are born with an extra X chromosome. Chromosomes are packages of genes found in every cell in the...


Sarah Foo
Sep 1, 20243 min read
What Happens After You Break a Bone?
Our bones provide structural support for our bodies; hence, they must be very strong. The lamellar bone, the base of the structure,...


Zahra Hammad
Aug 28, 20243 min read
What is Cardiothoracic Surgery?
The heart and lungs are our most vital organs, providing oxygen and pumping blood throughout the body; hence, treating them requires...


Siena Kontopirakis
Aug 18, 20242 min read
An Unsung Hero: The Liver
The second largest organ in your body, playing an integral role in regulating chemical level and balance, earns the name of an unsung...


Aloysius Lim
Aug 16, 20243 min read
Growth Spurts? Thank This Hormone
We all remember when we were young and grew faster than our clothes. It happens once in a blue moon when a person wakes up to find that...


Sarina Zakir
Aug 14, 20243 min read
Sleep Disorders
Around 20% of the global population is affected by sleep apnea, one of the most widespread sleep disorders. Individuals with sleep...


Zahra Hammad
Jul 15, 20242 min read
Different types of Cardiovascular Imaging and their uses
Cardiovascular Imaging includes various tests that take pictures of the heart and its surrounding structures. These allow healthcare...


Aloysius Lim
Jul 3, 20243 min read
Weight Loss Drugs: Just a Fad, or Fact?
If you’ve been around social media in 2023, you might’ve overheard the buzz in the biotechnology community regarding the novel weight...


Mawada Helal
Jul 1, 20242 min read
Placebo Effect
The placebo effect is a fascinating wonder in medicine. People experience improvement in their health due to their expectation of...


Sarah Foo
Jun 19, 20244 min read
Types of Chemotherapy and How They Work
Cancer is something that is extremely scary and is unfortunately becoming more commonly diagnosed. With many referencing “coming up with...
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