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,...
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Ilana Saidov
Nov 21, 20212 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...
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Ashlyn Southerland
Nov 14, 20214 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...
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Aprile Bertomo
Nov 7, 20212 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...
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Oriana Tolentino
Oct 31, 20213 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...
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Ilana Saidov
Oct 24, 20212 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...
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Ashlyn Southerland
Oct 17, 20214 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...
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Aprile Bertomo
Oct 10, 20212 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...
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Oriana Tolentino
Oct 3, 20214 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...
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Ilana Saidov
Sep 26, 20217 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...
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Ashlyn Southerland
Sep 19, 20213 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...
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Aprile Bertomo
Sep 12, 20212 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...
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Oriana Tolentino
Sep 5, 20213 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...
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Ilana Saidov
Aug 29, 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...
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Ashlyn Southerland
Aug 22, 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...
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Aprile Bertomo
Aug 15, 20212 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...
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Srusti Chandra
Aug 8, 20213 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...
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Aug 1, 20214 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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Rebecca Ince
Jul 25, 20212 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...
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Sejal Kaushik
Jul 18, 20212 min read
The Green Corridor: How Doctors Change Lives
In their darkest of days, people often turn to physicians to be their light. physicians symbolize more than just healing and health—...
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