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Medical Innovations to Combat COVID-19
COVID-19 has presented multiple challenges in varying sectors of society, from extreme health concerns to economic issues. Despite the...
Aprile Bertomo
Dec 5, 20212 min read


How Racism is Embedded in the Healthcare System
With frequent news coverage regarding police brutality targeting African Americans as well as hate crimes inflicted on Asian Americans,...

Oriana Tolentino
Nov 28, 20214 min read


The Benefits of Convalescent Plasma Therapy for COVID-19 Patients
Medicine is constantly evolving as new therapies and treatments are introduced to combat current illnesses. In response to the current...

Ilana Saidov
Nov 21, 20212 min read


Neonatal Mortality: Observation of a 21st Century Global Crisis
Photo by TYRON PIPPIN on Unsplash Have you ever heard a pregnant mother add this saying to the end of a sentence: “as long as my baby is...

Ashlyn Southerland
Nov 14, 20214 min read


Exploring Combined Degrees
What do you think about when you think of the word “medical doctor”? Do you think of treating patients? Or, possibly, prescribing...
Aprile Bertomo
Nov 7, 20212 min read


Shackled and Sedated: Situation of Yemen’s Psychiatric Hospitals
Having the largest and worst humanitarian crisis in the world, Yemen is still suffering from the devastating consequences of an ongoing...

Oriana Tolentino
Oct 31, 20213 min read


The Significance of Mental Health for Healthcare Workers
Burnout and stress, coupled with long work hours and personal responsibilities have continuously impacted the mental health of dedicated...

Ilana Saidov
Oct 24, 20212 min read


3D Printing and Prosthetic Advancement
The representation of basic human anatomy and physiology typically falls under a particular, global structure. At a very young age, we...

Ashlyn Southerland
Oct 17, 20214 min read


Global Health and the Health of Our Planet
When one thinks of global health, one may think about the need to prevent disease spread or potential methods of improving human...
Aprile Bertomo
Oct 10, 20212 min read


Claire Wineland: An Angel's Story and Legacy
Last September marked the third death anniversary of Claire Wineland, an exceptional soul who dedicated her whole life to uplifting...

Oriana Tolentino
Oct 3, 20214 min read


The Flu Vaccine: Is it Worth It?
Many individuals find vaccinations from the Influenza virus to be unnecessary. They think that since not many people die and actually get...

Ilana Saidov
Sep 26, 20217 min read


Medical Misdiagnoses: Impacts Throughout Communities
Imagine this: You went to the doctor to inquire about a solid, painless, enlarged lymph node that you’ve had on your neck for the past...

Ashlyn Southerland
Sep 19, 20213 min read


Virtual Reality in Physical Therapy
Technology within multiple fields is consistently evolving, only continuing to pave the way for more technological innovations in the...
Aprile Bertomo
Sep 12, 20212 min read


The Joys of Pediatric Surgery
“History will judge us by the difference we make in the everyday lives of children.” - Nelson Mandela If you are a high school student or...

Oriana Tolentino
Sep 5, 20213 min read


The Importance of a Powerful Mindset
The first year of college poses a variety of challenges. From learning to adapt to a new daily routine to incorporating online learning...

Ilana Saidov
Aug 29, 20213 min read


How to Multitask as a Premed Student
Individuals aspiring to go to medical school must complete necessary prerequisites and demonstrate distinct qualities in order to make...

Ashlyn Southerland
Aug 22, 20213 min read


Money and Human Health?
When one thinks of pursuing a career in the medical field, they might immediately think about taking a variety of science classes and...
Aprile Bertomo
Aug 15, 20212 min read


The Obesity Epidemic
What is Obesity? Obesity is a common health condition in many countries around the world and if it is left unaddressed, it can lead to...

Srusti Chandra
Aug 8, 20213 min read


Mercy Ships - Humanity's Floating Hospitals
But one day, they heard about a hospital ship. It was coming to their country! Hurriedly, Sekouba and his mother traveled three entire da...
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Aug 1, 20214 min read


On Why It All Matters: An Open Letter to the Pre-medical Student
Dear pre-medical student, It’s not easy. We didn’t choose a very simple path, paved with the smoothest of stones. We chose a path of...
Rebecca Ince
Jul 25, 20212 min read
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