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Gastroenterology- The role of a gastroenterologist and their schooling By: Shania Ali Gastroenterology is the study of the normal function and diseases of the stomach, esophagus, small intestine, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts, and liver. It essentially focuses on the health of the digestive system. It involves the removal of waste from the system and alsoContinue reading “April 1st Edition: Gastroenterology- The role of a gastroenterologist and their schooling &Digestive System Disorders”

Pediatric Surgeons Through the Years By: Avantika Samanta Children are the future – They must be nurtured, taken care of, and when they fall sick, it can be very hard. Through the past years, we  have seen countless technological advancement everywhere, specifically  in medicine. Medicine is a diverse field, and pediatrics is one part ofContinue reading “March 3rd Edition: Pediatric Surgeons Through the Years & Pediatrics Around the World”

Pediatric Cancer By: Saivishnu Tulugu While cancer is typically a disease condition associated with age, children are also prone to developing certain types of cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute, in 2020 alone there were 11,050 diagnoses of pediatric cancer and 1,190 attributable deaths to this disease. Thus, cancer remains the leading cause ofContinue reading “March 2nd Edition: Pediatric Cancer & Types + Causes of Pediatric Cancer”

Pediatrics: The Background and Path to Becoming a Pediatrician By: Shania Ali Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that involves the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents. It is a broad field with several pathways doctors can choose from. A pediatrician is a medical doctor who specializes in pediatrics and manages the physical, behavioral,Continue reading “March 1st Edition: Pediatrics: The Background and Path to Becoming a Pediatrician & Common Pediatric Diseases”

Come See What Eye See By: Vanessa Cano Glasses have been a tool I have relied on for at least the last 5 years. Without them, my eyesight would leave me with many disadvantages in life and a very blurry view of the world. But why is it that the eyes that we rely onContinue reading “February’s 3rd Edition: Come See What Eye See & The Gift of Sight: Can CRISPR Cure Blindness?”

Cataracts By: Saivishnu Tulugu From viewing the mundane sights of our everyday lives to the serenities of nature, the human eye holds an important role in the identification of our surroundings and the formation of spatial relations. However many people around the world are unable of performing this fundamental physiological function due to an ophthalmologicContinue reading “February’s 2nd Edition: Cataracts & Ophthalmological impacts of a Global Pandemic”

Ophthalmology: Introduction to the concept of Ophthalmology and its journey By: Shania Ali Ophthalmology is the study of the eyes anatomy, function, and disease. People who specialize in diagnosing and treating these eye conditions are called Ophthalmologists. They are responsible for the treatment and prevention of all eye conditions and visual issues. A person goesContinue reading “February’s 1st Edition: Introduction to the concept of Ophthalmology and its journey & Three Types of Eye Doctors”

A Brief Look Into COVID-19 By: Avantika Samanta COVID-19 has impacted people across the world in several different ways.  The last pandemic of this scale would have to be Influenza in 1918, which killed 50-100 million people, whereas COVID-19 has killed over two million people. COVID-19 is scientifically known as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirusContinue reading “January’s 4th Edition: A Brief Look Into COVID-19 & At My Doorstep”

How Covid-19 Vaccine is Beneficial By: Ashly Rodriguez With 2020 being a year filled with fear, it is important to be thankful that this virus will end with this new vaccine. Contrary to what some may think, getting this new vaccine will not make you sick with COVID-19. There have been many speculations that theContinue reading “Januarys 3rd Edition: How Covid-19 Vaccine is Beneficial”

A new variant of COVID-19? By: Prajna D Months have passed since the beginning of the pandemic that has changed life for everyone. Advances have been made in the medical field that led to a vaccine being put into use – mainly only for medical professionals at this point. Many more months may pass untilContinue reading “January’s 2nd Edition: A New Variant of COVID-19? & IdeAre There Any “Miracle Cures” for COVID-19?”