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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”

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?”

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”

Welcome to the 2nd edition of October’s highlights! The Incidence of Breast Cancer in Males By Saivishnu Tulugu Breast Cancer. This notorious cancer is said to affect one in eight American women in their lifetime. However, a little less known fact about this cancer is that it can also affect men. In fact, a newContinue reading “October Highlight, 2nd Edition: Male Breast Cancer and Orthopedic Careers”

Welcome to October’s first edition! Read below to learn about breast cancer and misconceptions about orthopedics! Breast Cancer: Symptoms and Causes By: Shania Ali Breast cancer can occur in both men and women. However, it is most common in women and is the second leading cause of cancer death in women after lung cancer. DueContinue reading “October highlight, 1st Edition: Breast Cancer and Orthopedics”

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”

Welcome to the final edition of September’s orthopedics highlight! Scroll below to learn about common ortho misconceptions and stem cells! The Misconceptions in Orthopedics By Vanessa Cano Orthopaedics was given its name in the 1700s, however, its history holds the foundation for modern orthopedic practice. The Egyptians had used these practices and were able toContinue reading “September Highlight, 4th Edition: Orthopedics Misconceptions and Stem Cells”

Spinal Fusion By Ashley Rodriguez Orthopedic surgeons are surgeons whose primary focus is bones, joint ligaments, and muscles. Their education includes four years of undergraduate studies obtaining a bachelor’s, four years of medical school, and a five-year medical residency. Many of their procedures include hand, spine, hip, and knee surgery to name a few. InContinue reading “September Highlight, 3rd Edition: Spinal Fusions & Medical Equipment”

Welcome to September’s second edition! Scroll on below to learn about osteosarcoma! Novel Therapies in the Treatment of Osteosarcoma By Saivishnu Tulugu Osteosarcoma is a form of bone cancer that typically occurs in long, hollow bones such as those in extremities. This disease results in the development of a tumor in areas where osteoblasts formContinue reading “September Highlight, 2nd Edition: Osteosarcoma”

Welcome to September’s 1st edition! Read on below to learn what it takes to become an orthopedist and about orthopedic surgery! Orthopedics: Introducing Orthopedics and the Journey to Become an Orthopedist By: Shania Ali Orthopedics is a branch of medicine that involves the musculoskeletal system and it’s interconnecting parts. These parts can include; bones, muscle,Continue reading “September Highlight, 1st Edition: Orthopedics”