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HKU5-CoV-2: I've played these games before?
Recently, a familiar guest has resurfaced amongst news channels: Another coronavirus has been discovered, scarily again at the Wuhan...
Aloysius Lim
1 day ago3 min read

Robotics in Surgery
For most people, surgery can be an intimidating experience filled with uncertainty and risks. However, with the implementation of...
Sarina Zakir
3 days ago3 min read


3D Printing in Orthopaedics: Customising Implants
Imagine a world where medical treatments are as unique as the individuals receiving them. In the field of orthopaedics, this is gradually...
Charlene Kwan
Feb 253 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...
Siena Kontopirakis
Feb 153 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...
Chelsea Ibekaku
Feb 14 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...
Priyanka Chembra
Jan 304 min read


Understanding ADHD: Brain Differences
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder often diagnosed in early childhood, with symptoms that may...
Valerie Wan
Jan 32 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...
Sarina Zakir
Nov 22, 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...
Aloysius Lim
Nov 20, 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
Nov 16, 20242 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...
Mawada Helal
Oct 11, 20243 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...
Aloysius Lim
Oct 7, 20244 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...
Sarina Zakir
Sep 29, 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...
Kshami Ramesh
Sep 27, 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,...
Sarah Foo
Sep 1, 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...
Zahra Hammad
Aug 28, 20243 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...
Siena Kontopirakis
Aug 18, 20242 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...
Aloysius Lim
Aug 16, 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...
Sarina Zakir
Aug 14, 20243 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...
Zahra Hammad
Jul 15, 20242 min read
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