Experiencing COVID-19: An Interview With Samsun Nahar Conducted By: Avantika Samanta COVID-19 has made a lasting impact on so many lives – practically everyone has been affected in one way or another. Yet many don’t know what it’s like to actually contract the disease.. Here is a look at what Samsun Nahar experienced while havingContinue reading “Decembers 3rd Edition: Experiencing COVID-19: An Interview With Samsun Nahar”
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December’s 2nd Edition: Self-Care during COVID-19
Self-Care during COVID-19 By: Ashly Rodriguez Without a doubt, many have been impacted mentally by covid-19, students being the group to be hit hardest. “A recent CDC report of 5,400 people found that 25% of respondents between the age of 18-24 had contemplated suicide in the previous 30 days” (Ellis, Mental Health Effects of COVID-19Continue reading “December’s 2nd Edition: Self-Care during COVID-19”
Decembers 1st Edition: The Science and Feasibility of mRNA Vaccines & How does a pandemic affect mental health?
The Science and Feasibility of mRNA Vaccines By: Saivishnu Tulugu With over 60 million documented cases worldwide, the novel coronavirus pandemic has left a profound impact on the health, economy, and livelihood on humanity. However, recently pharmaceutical giants Moderna and Pfizer introduced a vaccine that could be used to contain the spread of this pathogen.Continue reading “Decembers 1st Edition: The Science and Feasibility of mRNA Vaccines & How does a pandemic affect mental health?”
Novembers 3rd Edition: Untold Secrets of Vitiligo & The Perpetual Necessity of Skin
Untold Secrets of Vitiligo By: Vanessa Cano How much do we know about the skin disorder, vitiligo? People with this disorder experience color loss in patches of their skin, but many believe that it is contagious and simply a cosmetic problem. This comes from a misunderstanding about the causes of vitiligo and the lack ofContinue reading “Novembers 3rd Edition: Untold Secrets of Vitiligo & The Perpetual Necessity of Skin”
November’s 2nd Edition: Pediatric Dermatology & All About Skin
Pediatric Dermatology By: Ashly Rodriguez Hernandez When we think about dermatology, we often assume teenagers and elderly folks to be the primary patient(s) at your local clinic but it can also be children who have to visit a dermatologist. Infants and young children can come in for a long-range of reasons. Birthmarks can be presentContinue reading “November’s 2nd Edition: Pediatric Dermatology & All About Skin”
October 5th Edition: Breast Cancer: Treatment plan and process & Breast Cancer: The Doctors Involved
Breast Cancer: Treatment Plan & Process By: Shania Ali There are many kinds of treatments for breast cancer, and they primarily depend on the type of cancer and/or how far it has spread. In order to determine a patient’s treatment, doctors have to do the following procedures: breast exam, mammogram, breast ultrasound, biopsies, and MRI’s.Continue reading “October 5th Edition: Breast Cancer: Treatment plan and process & Breast Cancer: The Doctors Involved”
October 4th Edition: A Look at Intraoperative Radiation Therapy & The Journey Through Breast Cancer Surgery
Welcome to October’s 4th Edition! A Look at Intraoperative Radiation Therapy By: Avantika Samanta In a year, approximately 42,690 people die from breast cancer. Many lives are lost due to the limited options for treatment. Treatments including medications, Conventional Radiation treatments, and certain surgeries like mastectomies or lumpectomies all exist, but it can be timeContinue reading “October 4th Edition: A Look at Intraoperative Radiation Therapy & The Journey Through Breast Cancer Surgery”
October 3rd Edition: What Is Breast Cancer Really & Tools used in Breast Surgery
Welcome to October’s 3rd Edition! What is Breast Cancer, Really? By: Noor Malhi Edited By: Mahima Singh Breast Cancer is one of the most common types of cancers in women. Breast cancer symptoms include lumps in the breast or the area around the breast, swelling of nipples, and sometimes even a bloody discharge from theContinue reading “October 3rd Edition: What Is Breast Cancer Really & Tools used in Breast Surgery”
Advice: Tackling School 101
By: Anna Wysoka, Adithi Jaikumar, Bridget Kavannah, Keree Bhalodia, Arnav Amruth You know what is a very relatable thing among students? Imagine this…You find yourself sitting at your desk trying to re-read the page that you’ve been stuck on for almost an hour; and you wonder to yourself why isn’t this information clicking? Or, youContinue reading “Advice: Tackling School 101”
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