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...
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Aloysius Lim
Oct 74 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 293 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 273 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 13 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 283 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 182 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 163 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 143 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 152 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 33 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 12 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 194 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...
Siena Kontopirakis
Jun 152 min read
The Effect of Sugar
What is sugar? The sweet, indescribable taste when it hits your mouth. The unforgiving flavor bursts and makes you crave more and more....
Medha Shinde
Jun 134 min read
Antibiotic Resistance
Since Penicillin was discovered in 1928, the use of antibiotics for the treatment of diseases has increased exponentially; commonly...
Sarina Zakir
May 303 min read
How Do Amputations Work?
Amputation is a surgical procedure where a limb or part of a limb is removed from the body. It is often considered a last resort...
Kshami Ramesh
May 143 min read
Introduction to Down Syndrome
Down syndrome is a genetic condition in which a person is born with an extra copy of chromosome 2. This means that they have 47...
Medha Shinde
Apr 144 min read
An Introduction to Gene Therapy
Gene therapy involves using genes to treat, prevent, or cure a medical condition. It frequently involves introducing new copies of a...
Sarina Zakir
Mar 252 min read
The Impact of Urbanization on Health
Throughout history, urbanization has defined human civilizations and led to the progress of society. Although urbanization has long been...
Grace Buxton
Feb 104 min read
How Does Oral Health Affect Overall Health?
Oral health is crucial to overall well-being beyond just a person’s teeth and gums. It affects our ability to chew food properly, which...
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