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Chironian Fall/Winter 2011, New York Medical College Oct 2011

Chironian Fall/Winter 2011, New York Medical College

The Chironian

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Acm Chapter Volume I Issue I, Touro College Student Chapter Of The Association Of Computing Machinery Oct 2011

Acm Chapter Volume I Issue I, Touro College Student Chapter Of The Association Of Computing Machinery

Yearbooks and Newsletters

"Social Media" issue.


The Chronicle Volume 11, Issue 2, Lander College For Men Jul 2011

The Chronicle Volume 11, Issue 2, Lander College For Men

Yearbooks and Newsletters

The Official Newspaper of Lander College for Men.


Chironian Spring/Summer 2011, New York Medical College Apr 2011

Chironian Spring/Summer 2011, New York Medical College

The Chironian

No abstract provided.


Tcl Letter Vol. 11 No. 1, Touro College Libraries Apr 2011

Tcl Letter Vol. 11 No. 1, Touro College Libraries

Yearbooks and Newsletters

No abstract provided.


The Voice Vol. 4 Issue 2, Touro College South Apr 2011

The Voice Vol. 4 Issue 2, Touro College South

Yearbooks and Newsletters

"Graduation Issue - The world is in your hands; now use it."


Social Causes Of Obesity, Gregory Katz Jan 2011

Social Causes Of Obesity, Gregory Katz

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Two thirds of our country is overweight and a third is obese. Meanwhile, medical costs continue to rise, largely as a consequence of treating those with chronic disease. And our current medical sys-tem seems more focused on treating symptoms of diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease rather than their root causes. This paper examines the origins of these problems and at-tempts to determine the role of physicians in reversing these trends.


An Uninvited Visitor, Marissa Friedman Jan 2011

An Uninvited Visitor, Marissa Friedman

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Matters Of The Heart, Marissa Friedman Jan 2011

Matters Of The Heart, Marissa Friedman

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No abstract provided.


The Not-So-Sweet Side Of Sugars, Maximilian Klein Jan 2011

The Not-So-Sweet Side Of Sugars, Maximilian Klein

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Refined sugar is becoming highly scrutinized as a possible explanation for the explosion of diabetes and obesity related health problems in our nation. We are often told by the media that added sugar, high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) in particular, is bad for our health and we should minimize our consumption of it, but scientists and health care providers rarely take the time to explain why the added sugar is detrimental to our health. The research behind sugar metabolism has been well elu-cidated, and I propose in this article that it is the high level of fructose in the average …


Tried & Fried, Jordan Teitelbaum Jan 2011

Tried & Fried, Jordan Teitelbaum

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The Modern Bloodletters, Charles Volk Jan 2011

The Modern Bloodletters, Charles Volk

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When doctors order blood tests to be drawn, the order goes out to a team of people who have made bloodletting the sole focus of their job. Who are these people who have trained to complete this one task? The author shares his experiences drawing blood and what it is like to be ancillary staff at a large medical center.


Sapphire Blew, Charisse Chin Jan 2011

Sapphire Blew, Charisse Chin

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Scope Of The Scope, Benjamin Cox Jan 2011

Scope Of The Scope, Benjamin Cox

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To many of us the stethoscope is just a diagnostic tool. This essay puts a twist on this idea and demonstrates how a stethoscope can be used as a teaching instrument for sharing information about findings with patients and their families.


Broken System, Holly Foote Jan 2011

Broken System, Holly Foote

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This touching piece describes a situation where a friend fell through the cracks of the healthcare system.


Informed Consent: A Cultural Dilemma, Emily Junck Jan 2011

Informed Consent: A Cultural Dilemma, Emily Junck

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Obtaining informed consent is a process unique to Western medicine. Cultural differences are high-lighted and conflict can arise when trying to explain consent to immigrant or ethnic patients. This essay describes an example case and provides suggestions of important points to include in the phy-sician-patient discussion in order to improve understanding.


Hepatocellular Screening Guidelines And Bellevue’S High Risk Population, Ramoncito David Jan 2011

Hepatocellular Screening Guidelines And Bellevue’S High Risk Population, Ramoncito David

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This report has been adapted from a previously published piece in “Clinical Correlations”. The cur-rent screening modalities for hepatocellular carcinoma are described along with the guidelines for surveillance in at-risk populations. The sensitivity of accepted screening practices is challenged in the context of patients who are at high risk for developing early onset HCC. In particular, the sub-set of patients with long-standing chronic Hep B infection may benefit from revised screening crite-ria that include more patients who exhibit certain risk factors for this disease.


Complications Of Pprom: Preterm, Premature Reality Of Medicine, Diana Kirschner Jan 2011

Complications Of Pprom: Preterm, Premature Reality Of Medicine, Diana Kirschner

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Medical school is challenging on its own, but life takes a new turn when a parent is diagnosed with cancer. This work describes how coping with both medical school and a parent’s illness can help train a more compassionate physician.


Thoughts In A Disaster, Sean Kivlehan Jan 2011

Thoughts In A Disaster, Sean Kivlehan

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This paper discusses Sean’s experiences in Haiti during his psychiatry clerkship.


R.I.P. Little Tiny Tim, Harry Flaster Jan 2011

R.I.P. Little Tiny Tim, Harry Flaster

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No abstract provided.


Writing In Afghanistan, Ali-Reza Force Jan 2011

Writing In Afghanistan, Ali-Reza Force

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This paper represents an analysis of the way in which internet communication by a physician can impact a general audience.


A Nutty Approach To Disease Prevention, Amin Esfahani Jan 2011

A Nutty Approach To Disease Prevention, Amin Esfahani

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Tree nuts are healthy foods with a favourable macro- and micronutrient profile. They are low in sat-urated fats and high in mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids. They are also good sources of vegeta-ble protein, fiber, phytosterols, polyphenols, vitamins and minerals. Because of this healthy nutrient profile, it has been postulated that tree nuts may play a significant role in health maintenance and disease prevention. The purpose of this paper is 1) to provide a brief overview of the current scien-tific evidence on the role of tree nuts in prevention and management of diabetes and heart disease and 2) to outline …


Mostly White Coat, Yaakov Liss Jan 2011

Mostly White Coat, Yaakov Liss

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No abstract provided.


A Comparison Of Music As A Therapy Before And After The 20th Century In America, Chu-En Lin Jan 2011

A Comparison Of Music As A Therapy Before And After The 20th Century In America, Chu-En Lin

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This piece provides a historical overview of the use of music as a therapy in the Unites States, with an emphasis on the changes that have occurred over the past century.


Attitudes In Psychiatry In Bangalore, India, Akshay Lohitsa Jan 2011

Attitudes In Psychiatry In Bangalore, India, Akshay Lohitsa

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An analysis of an international rotation in Bangalore, India where an American medical student was able to compare and contrast attitudes towards psychiatry and mental illness. Many third world countries boast cure rates comparable or better than the U.S. for schizophrenia and other psychiatric diseases, and it remains unclear why this would be. One possible reason of why this trend is occur-ring is provided.


Challenges In Stem Cell Therapy: Bench-To-Bedside, Varunkumar G. Pandey, Michael Karsy Jan 2011

Challenges In Stem Cell Therapy: Bench-To-Bedside, Varunkumar G. Pandey, Michael Karsy

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The article is a review of stem cell research and some of the challenges before the technology can become realizable patient therapy. We tried to make it a general review for individuals from various backgrounds.


An Interview With Doctor Daniel Peters, Jin Packard Jan 2011

An Interview With Doctor Daniel Peters, Jin Packard

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An up, close and personal interview with Dr. Daniel Peters, retired surgeon, and the current Assis-tant Professor of Cell Biology and Gross Anatomy at NYMC with appointments in both the Medical School and the School of Health Sciences and Practices.


The Economic Effects Of Compulsory Medical Licensing, Vivek Rajasekhar Jan 2011

The Economic Effects Of Compulsory Medical Licensing, Vivek Rajasekhar

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Over the past several decades, the United States has witnessed a rise in the demand for medical care, while the supply of doctors providing that care has remained flat. This paper traces the cause of that shortage to the compulsory licensing of physicians and examines alternative to that policy.


A Polish Grandmother, Andrei Kreutzberg Jan 2011

A Polish Grandmother, Andrei Kreutzberg

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A touching tribute to an amazing grandmother.


Mohs Surgery: The Cutting Edge Of Dermatalogy, Christine Shaver Jan 2011

Mohs Surgery: The Cutting Edge Of Dermatalogy, Christine Shaver

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This article describes a technique in the dermatology field known as Mohs surgery. The procedure was created by a medical student, Frederic Mohs, back in the 1930’s, yet is still considered a cutting edge treatment for removal of skin cancers. Mohs surgery highlights the interesting combination of skills from various medical fields that a dermatologist will use to result in a highly effective method of tumor excision while minimizing the extent of tissue removal.