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The Pathophysiology Behind Diabetes By:  Lisa Kim Many know that diabetes is a chronic illness where one’s blood sugar levels are abnormally high, but how exactly do our bodies regulate blood sugar levels? Normally, when food is consumed, it is broken down into sugar, or glucose, to provide energy for our cells. These glucose moleculesContinue reading “December’s 1st Edition: The Pathophysiology Behind Diabetes & Diabetes Mellitus”

Treatment for Diabetics By: Manisha Asrani If you have diabetes, your body is not able to properly process and use glucose from the food you eat. There are different types of diabetes- each with different causes- but they all share the common problem of having too much glucose in your bloodstream. Some types of diabetesContinue reading “November’s 1st Edition: Treatment for Diabetes & What is diabetes and what can we do to prevent it? ”

Teenage Depression By: Prajna D Many may be aware that many teenagers experience depressive symptoms – oftentimes leading to suicidal behaviors that could have been prevented with proper treatment. It is important to monitor symptoms in order to catch depression early on and to provide the resources needed to recover.  Depression can be caused byContinue reading “October 3rd Edition: Teenage Depression”

Schizophrenia By: Saivishnu Tulugu During ancient times when individuals reported hearing voices and experiencing out-of-body experiences, they thought the person was possessed. Nowadays, medical professionals recognize involuntary states of psychosis as a mental health disorder known as schizophrenia. This article will explore the clinical definition of schizophrenia, causes of onset, and potential treatment options.  WhileContinue reading “August 2nd Edition: Schizophrenia & Child and Adolescent Psychiatry”

Cardiology: Introducing Cardiology and the schooling of Cardiologists By: Shania Ali To introduce the concept of Cardiology, cardiology is the branch of medicine that deals with diseases and abnormalities of the heart. It’s the study and treatment of disorders of the heart and blood vessels. A cardiologist specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of theContinue reading “June 1st Edition: Cardiology: Introducing Cardiology and the schooling of Cardiologists & What do Cardiologists Treat?”

Covid: Introducing Covid-19 and the vaccine process By: Shania Ali The Coronavirus is claimed to be found in bats and first emerged in Wuhan, China due to the wide variety of the meat market located there. However, even though people have recently discovered the Coronavirus, it has actually been around for over 50 years. TheContinue reading “January’s 1st Edition: Introducing Covid-19 and the vaccine process & How Some Countries Almost Got Rid of COVID-19”

Hirsutism By: Saivishnu Tulugu Hirsutism is a condition that occurs when women grow hair in unconventional areas such as the face, chest, and back. The primary reason for the onset of disease is excessive androgens in a woman’s body. Although typical associated with development of male sex organs, androgens play an essentail role in maintainingContinue reading “Novembers 1st Edition: Hirsutism & What is teenage acne…and how can I get rid of it?”