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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?”

Sir William Ossler & Internal Medicine  By: Avantika S.  “The good physician treats the disease; the great physician treats the patient who has the disease.” – Sir William Ossler. Internal Medicine is a specialization that emphasizes the use of the best medical science for patients. They learn how to prevent, diagnose, and treat different diseasesContinue reading “May’s 3rd Edition:”

The Importance of Annual Checkups By: Saivishnu Tulugu For many Americans a trip to the doctors office is often associated with sickness, pain, and unnecessary healthcare costs. However, there are a myriad of benefits to annual health checkups that outweigh the perceived disadvantages. The primary benefit of getting an annual health checkup is early diagnosisContinue reading “May’s 2nd Edition: The Importance of Annual Checkups”

Different Diseases Internal Medicine Covers By: Manisha Asrani Internal medicine or general internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of internal diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. Internists can choose to focus their practice on general internal medicine or take additional training to “subspecialize” in additionalContinue reading “May 1st Edition: Different Diseases Internal Medicine Covers & Internal Medicine: Introducing the Concept of Internal Medicine and Internists”

Feeding Tubes By: Prajna D The use of feeding tubes in gastroenterology is fairly common, especially in children. Feeding tubes can be inserted in many different situations, however, the main purpose of this medical device is to deliver substances directly to the body without them having to be ingested by mouth. But, why would someoneContinue reading “April 2nd Edition: Feeding Tubes & Food poisoning”

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?”