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Mpox: Different Task, Same Mask?
It’s official. The World Health Organization has declared Mpox (previously called Monkeypox) a public health emergency of international...
Aloysius Lim
Oct 7, 20244 min read


How do Electronic Devices Cause Musculoskeletal Disorders and Strain?
The inventions of laptops, smartphones, and other electronic devices have revolutionized modern day workplaces, entertainment, and...
Sarina Zakir
Sep 29, 20243 min read


Klinefelter Syndrome
Klinefelter syndrome is where males are born with an extra X chromosome. Chromosomes are packages of genes found in every cell in the...
Kshami Ramesh
Sep 27, 20243 min read


What Happens After You Break a Bone?
Our bones provide structural support for our bodies; hence, they must be very strong. The lamellar bone, the base of the structure,...
Sarah Foo
Sep 1, 20243 min read


What is Cardiothoracic Surgery?
The heart and lungs are our most vital organs, providing oxygen and pumping blood throughout the body; hence, treating them requires...
Zahra Hammad
Aug 28, 20243 min read


An Unsung Hero: The Liver
The second largest organ in your body, playing an integral role in regulating chemical level and balance, earns the name of an unsung...
Siena Kontopirakis
Aug 18, 20242 min read


Growth Spurts? Thank This Hormone
We all remember when we were young and grew faster than our clothes. It happens once in a blue moon when a person wakes up to find that...
Aloysius Lim
Aug 16, 20243 min read


Sleep Disorders
Around 20% of the global population is affected by sleep apnea, one of the most widespread sleep disorders. Individuals with sleep...
Sarina Zakir
Aug 14, 20243 min read


Different types of Cardiovascular Imaging and their uses
Cardiovascular Imaging includes various tests that take pictures of the heart and its surrounding structures. These allow healthcare...
Zahra Hammad
Jul 15, 20242 min read


Weight Loss Drugs: Just a Fad, or Fact?
If you’ve been around social media in 2023, you might’ve overheard the buzz in the biotechnology community regarding the novel weight...
Aloysius Lim
Jul 3, 20243 min read


Placebo Effect
The placebo effect is a fascinating wonder in medicine. People experience improvement in their health due to their expectation of...
Mawada Helal
Jul 1, 20242 min read


Types of Chemotherapy and How They Work
Cancer is something that is extremely scary and is unfortunately becoming more commonly diagnosed. With many referencing “coming up with...
Sarah Foo
Jun 19, 20244 min read


The Effect of Sugar
What is sugar? The sweet, indescribable taste when it hits your mouth. The unforgiving flavor bursts and makes you crave more and more....
Siena Kontopirakis
Jun 15, 20242 min read


Antibiotic Resistance
Since Penicillin was discovered in 1928, the use of antibiotics for the treatment of diseases has increased exponentially; commonly...
Medha Shinde
Jun 13, 20244 min read


How Do Amputations Work?
Amputation is a surgical procedure where a limb or part of a limb is removed from the body. It is often considered a last resort...
Sarina Zakir
May 30, 20243 min read


Introduction to Down Syndrome
Down syndrome is a genetic condition in which a person is born with an extra copy of chromosome 2. This means that they have 47...
Kshami Ramesh
May 14, 20243 min read


An Introduction to Gene Therapy
Gene therapy involves using genes to treat, prevent, or cure a medical condition. It frequently involves introducing new copies of a...
Medha Shinde
Apr 14, 20244 min read


The Impact of Urbanization on Health
Throughout history, urbanization has defined human civilizations and led to the progress of society. Although urbanization has long been...
Sarina Zakir
Mar 25, 20242 min read


How Does Oral Health Affect Overall Health?
Oral health is crucial to overall well-being beyond just a person’s teeth and gums. It affects our ability to chew food properly, which...
Grace Buxton
Feb 10, 20244 min read


The Era of Medicine Before Anesthesia
Today, with the introduction of anesthetics, surgeries have become incredibly effective and almost painless. However, before the mid-19th...
Sarina Zakir
Jan 27, 20242 min read
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