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Pilot and Future Physician: Deena Ragab Mohamed
Like many of us growing up, Deena saw herself in multiple careers, ranging from a flight attendant to a WNBA player. She was born in an impoverished part of Indianapolis' west side, raised by her Arabic-speaking immigrant parents. At the age of seven, Deena's sister Nora was diagnosed with a grade I astrocytoma and recommended to St. Jude in Memphis, Tennessee, for a treatment study that consisted of daily appointments for a decade. Watching the physicians treating Nora with
siricnikku
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The Power to Erase Memories: Advancing Mental Health Care
The concept of erasing specific memories has often been explored in sci-fi movies, but what if it could become a reality? Recent breakthroughs in research from Japan indicate that this might not be just a fantasy. These advancements offer promising insights into how we could effectively tackle mental health issues and phobias, suggesting a hopeful future for those in need of such interventions. At Kyoto University, researchers led by Akihiro Goto and Yasunori Hayashi have pro
siricnikku
Oct 192 min read


New Technique Seeks to Improve Burn Care
The complexity of human skin poses a significant challenge for doctors seeking to repair devastating burns. Current methods of burn...
Ashby Glover
Jan 122 min read


The Art of Medicine
When we think of medicine, arts and humanities are not the first things that come to mind. However, art plays a crucial role in the...

Rameesha Mustafa
Oct 6, 20242 min read


TTFields Therapy: A New Treatment for Glioblastoma
Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), the most common form of malignant brain tumor, is an aggressive and deadly cancer. With an average...
Ashby Glover
Jun 12, 20243 min read


Against the Odds: Journey of a Low GPA Student to Medical School
Medical schools seek applicants with a solid academic foundation, compassionate patient care skills, and a genuine commitment to serving...
Mahima Bhat
Apr 21, 20244 min read


How Andrea Bocelli Overcame the Struggles of Congenital Glaucoma
Image retrieved from: https://www.smoothradio.com/features/andrea-bocelli-blind-age-wife-net-worth-facts/ Andrea Bocelli's journey is not...
Mahima Bhat
Feb 25, 20243 min read


Promoting Health Through Hope
Hope is a multidimensional concept made of both feelings and the way of thinking. Hope is a feeling that many healthcare professionals...
siricnikku
Jan 21, 20242 min read


Promising Treatment for Long-Term Stroke Recovery
Still from Cleveland Clinic Animation of Deep Brain Stimulation Device Doctors and researchers continually put forth efforts to create...
Ashby Glover
Nov 19, 20233 min read


New Hope for Children with Dravet Syndrome
Over the years, researchers have turned to various types of gene therapies to treat genetic disorders and infectious diseases. Recently,...

Ilana Saidov
Jun 26, 20232 min read


The AI Prescription: Advancements Shaping the Future of Healthcare
Image retrieved from: https://gloriumtech.com/top-5-use-cases-for-ai-in-healthcare/ Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration...
Mahima Bhat
Jun 11, 20233 min read


A Gap from Medical School
Shiv Gangli left medical school at Johns Hopkins in his second year to see if it was possible to earn an MD online. Now, you might ask:...
siricnikku
Jun 4, 20233 min read


The Story of Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler
As we enter the last week of Women’s History Month, it’s important to recognize women who have made history. Women have been practicing...
Adeba Mukul
Mar 23, 20232 min read


New Discovery Hopes to Combat Breast Cancer Metastasis
Complications related to metastasis for individuals with breast cancer have caused over 90% of deaths. This type of cancer can begin in...

Ilana Saidov
Jan 29, 20231 min read


Incisionless Treatment of Brain Tumors
The Neurosurgery department of Nicklaus Children's Hospital performed groundbreaking research focusing on the incision-less treatment of...

Ilana Saidov
Nov 20, 20222 min read


Longest Surgery in the World
Most people will agree that getting wheeled into an operating room can be incredibly nerve-wracking. Complications can occur, and there...
Adeba Mukul
Nov 14, 20222 min read


Florence Nightingale: The Pioneer of Modern Nursing
When many people think of medicine and health, what immediately comes to mind are medical specialties such as pediatrics, internal...
siricnikku
Oct 9, 20223 min read


Women at War: Female Physicians’ Work During World War I
Over one hundred years ago, the first world war was fought; and from it, history was made. The assassination of the Archduke Franz...
Adeba Mukul
Sep 18, 20222 min read


110% Worth It ~ Madison’s Miracle
Madison was only six months old when she experienced a symptom related to a stroke she had in utero. During the third trimester of her...

Ilana Saidov
Aug 28, 20221 min read


How the World Eradicated Smallpox: The Power of Vaccines
There is only one human disease that has been completely eradicated: smallpox. From ancient Egypt to medieval Europe to the last century,...
Adeba Mukul
Jun 25, 20224 min read
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