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Sapphire Blew, Charisse Chin
Scope Of The Scope, Benjamin Cox
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.
R.I.P. Little Tiny Tim, Harry Flaster
Thoughts In A Disaster, Sean Kivlehan
Thoughts In A Disaster, Sean Kivlehan
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This paper discusses Sean’s experiences in Haiti during his psychiatry clerkship.
A Polish Grandmother, Andrei Kreutzberg
A Polish Grandmother, Andrei Kreutzberg
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A touching tribute to an amazing grandmother.
An Interview With Doctor Daniel Peters, Jin Packard
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.
At A Loss For Words: Language Choice In The Doctor’S Office, Evan Schloss
At A Loss For Words: Language Choice In The Doctor’S Office, Evan Schloss
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This piece is about language choice among bilingual populations (ie. code-switching and all the de-liberations between people when they decide which language to use), and its effects on the doctor-patient relationship.
Mohs Surgery: The Cutting Edge Of Dermatalogy, Christine Shaver
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.
Olfactory Cleft Inflammation Present In Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis & Intranasal Steroids, Anita Sivam
Olfactory Cleft Inflammation Present In Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis & Intranasal Steroids, Anita Sivam
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The purpose of this work was to determine the effect of mometasone furoate on olfactory loss in seasonal allergic rhinitis and to study its effect on inflammation in the olfactory region.
A Nutty Approach To Disease Prevention, Amin Esfahani
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 …
Attitudes In Psychiatry In Bangalore, India, Akshay Lohitsa
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
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.
Medical Science And The Serials Crisis: Is Open Access A Viable Solution?, Jim Shen
Medical Science And The Serials Crisis: Is Open Access A Viable Solution?, Jim Shen
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his work provides an overview on open access publishing.
A Comparison Of Music As A Therapy Before And After The 20th Century In America, Chu-En Lin
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.
Social Causes Of Obesity, Gregory Katz
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
Here Today, Here Tomorrow, Anchit Mehrotra
The Economic Effects Of Compulsory Medical Licensing, Vivek Rajasekhar
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.
Mostly White Coat, Yaakov Liss
Matters Of The Heart, Marissa Friedman
Two Diamantes, Jordan Teitelbaum
The Not-So-Sweet Side Of Sugars, Maximilian Klein
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
The Modern Bloodletters, Charles Volk
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.
Broken System, Holly Foote
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.
Writing In Afghanistan, Ali-Reza Force
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.
Hepatocellular Screening Guidelines And Bellevue’S High Risk Population, Ramoncito David
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
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.
Private Interest, Ethics, And Sincere Medical Practice, Yousuf Sayeed
Private Interest, Ethics, And Sincere Medical Practice, Yousuf Sayeed
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Healthcare providers are held to high standards in society. They are venerated as saintly figures that always mean well, working solely for the benefit of their patients. Upon closer observation, it seems that this is not always the case. With the juxtaposing relationship between private interest and genu-ine healthcare, patients are beginning to realize that some healthcare providers are more concerned with generating profit rather than treating their patients. Through examining personal experiences, documented studies, and enlightening cases of unethical medical practice, it is evident that work must be done to restore the trust between patients and their healthcare provider.
Five Years And Counting, Mary B. O'Donnell
Five Years And Counting, Mary B. O'Donnell
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This paper highlights the vital role of La Casita de la Salud, New York Medical College’s student-run health clinic in East Harlem, as a resource to both the community and medical students.