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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?”

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”

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”

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”

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?”

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”