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Osteoporosis: A Comprehensive Review, Eliyahu Greenberg
Osteoporosis: A Comprehensive Review, Eliyahu Greenberg
The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences
Osteoporosis is a disease of the skeleton that becomes more common with advanced age, especially in postmenopausal women. Osteoporosis increases the risk of fractures, thereby reducing the quality of life for those who suffer from it. Due to the aging population, direct costs resulting from osteoporosis are projected to reach upward of $25 billion per year by 2025. The main pharmaceuticals primarily target osteoclasts. Exercise may be an effective method of preventing osteoporosis, although more research needs to be done. More research should be conducted to explore potential ways to enhance osteoblastic activity as a method to treat and/or reverse …
The Development And Future Of Prosthetics Controlled By Myoelectrical Impulses, Chaya Podemski
The Development And Future Of Prosthetics Controlled By Myoelectrical Impulses, Chaya Podemski
The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences
Objective: To document the developmental history of prostheses to better understand the circumstances that led to enabling amputees to experience touch through sensory reinnervation surgery in conjunction with an innovative bionic arm; and to prove that sensory reinnervation is the key to further progress. Methods: The topic was researched extensively using scholarly databases and read relevant accounts of experimental studies and outcomes. Results: By examining the progress made in the field of prostheses, it has been determined that a sensory reinnervation technique is at the forefront of bionic limb technology and predict that it will continue to be utilized and …
Effective Treatments For Onychomycosis, Jonathan Knobel
Effective Treatments For Onychomycosis, Jonathan Knobel
The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences
Background: Onychomycosis is a highly prevalent nail infective disorder. Many treatments, with varied success rates and side effects, are used. Objectives: To assess the most recommended treatment for Onychomycosis with the optimal cure rate and least severe side effects. Search Methods: PubMed, ProQuest, EBSCO Multisearch, and Google Scholar were used to gather information. Search terms such as “Onychomycosis,” and “Effective treatments for Onychomycosis” etc. were used. Results: Effective treatments include oral, topical, nail avulsion, and laser treatments. Topical treatments have low cure rates and minimal side effects. Oral treatments have various side effects but the highest mycological and clinical cure …
Can Androgenetic Alopecia Be Reversed And What Are The Effective Treatments?, Michelle Aminova
Can Androgenetic Alopecia Be Reversed And What Are The Effective Treatments?, Michelle Aminova
The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences
Androgenic alopecia (AGA), also known as male and female pattern baldness, is the loss of hair on the scalp for both men and women. The onset of hair loss for men suffering from this condition can occur as early as their teens or early 20s. Symptoms include a receding hairline and gradual disappearance of hair at the vertex and frontal scalp. When women have female pattern baldness (FPB), their hair doesn’t appear thinning until they reach their 40s or older. Generally, women experience a thinning of the hair over the whole scalp, with the most extensive hair loss at the …
Retinal Detachment: What Are The Types And Potential Causes?, Mera Skoblo
Retinal Detachment: What Are The Types And Potential Causes?, Mera Skoblo
The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences
Retinal detachment is one of the few ocular emergencies. Depending on the extensiveness of the detachment, and whether it is macula on or macula off, will affect the patient’s visual acuity after treatment. Therefore, it is vital that after experiencing any common retinal detachment symptoms, the patient sees an ophthalmologist immediately. High-risk factors for retinal detachment include aging, ocular trauma, high myopia, and prior eye surgery. Statistically, the cause of a given retinal detachment often determines the specific type of detachment that occurs. There are three forms of retinal detachment, categorized separately based on their anatomical characteristics.
Is Deep Brain Stimulation A Desirable Therapy For Parkinson’S Disease?, Chana Steinberg
Is Deep Brain Stimulation A Desirable Therapy For Parkinson’S Disease?, Chana Steinberg
The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that currently impacts 6.1 million people globally. Although it has different presentations, its core features are tremors, postural instability, bradykinesia (slowing of movement), and psychological disabilities such as mood disorders and cognitive decline. A primary treatment is Levodopa, but it has limited success. A promising treatment called Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) has been shown to induce significant improvements in motor skills where Levodopa has failed to help. Deep Brain Stimulation works via implanted electrodes. It has been used successfully in many studies to decrease motor issues associated with Parkinson’s, but potential side effects pose …
Cardiovascular Disease - Is A Whole Food Plant-Based Diet The Answer?, Shalom Katz
Cardiovascular Disease - Is A Whole Food Plant-Based Diet The Answer?, Shalom Katz
The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences
Objective: To determine if a whole food plant-based diet can prevent and cure cardiovascular disease. Results: People on whole food plant-based diets exhibit extremely low levels of plasma LDL. Another risk factor for developing atherosclerosis, is inhibited production of nitric oxide, which is vital for healthy blood flow. One of the main inhibitors of nitric oxide production is asymmetric dimethyl-l-arginine (ADMA). An inverse relationship was found between dietary fat and ADMA levels. The diets with the best results were the diets where oil intake was reduced to a minimum. Clinically, people who went on whole food plant-based diets had their …
Are Clear Aligners Better Than The Conventional Orthodontic Fixed Appliances?, Adelle Perkelvald
Are Clear Aligners Better Than The Conventional Orthodontic Fixed Appliances?, Adelle Perkelvald
The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences
Clear aligner therapy (CAT) has become an attractive alternative for orthodontic treatment as more adolescents and young adults pursue othodontic care. CAT is comprised of removable transparent appliances that offer a more aesthetic appearance to prospective patients. Recent studies have shown that CAT efficiency and efficacy for orthodontic procedures for cases of mild to moderate malocclusions are of equal or greater caliber to those of conventional fixed appliances. Clear aligners are also found to be less painful, better for periodontal health, and more accessible in comparison with fixed appliances. For those meeting the criteria for CAT, clear aligners may be …
Optimal Treatment Of Osteoporosis, Yehoshua Wiederkehr
Optimal Treatment Of Osteoporosis, Yehoshua Wiederkehr
The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences
Osteoporosis affects tens of millions of people in America and is the most common disease of the bones. New treatments are constantly sought, as existing ones have documented side effects. This review seeks to pinpoint the most effective and safe treatment for osteoporosis by looking at head-to-head trials and research regarding combination therapies. This review also looks at the effectiveness of non-pharmacologic treatments and whether any options are beneficial. The importance of an open patient/provider relationship proves itself, as many medications and treatment plans depend on personal factors that need to be measured and weighed by a medical professional together …
An Analysis On Various Treatment Options For Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, Elisheva Dusowitz
An Analysis On Various Treatment Options For Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, Elisheva Dusowitz
The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences
Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) is a highly invasive, under-researched subtype of Breast Cancer. Patients lack receptors for the protein Human Epidermal Growth Factor, and both estrogen and progesterone. This negatively impacts treatment by making all hormone-sensitive treatments unavailable to TNBC patients. Since the effectiveness of various options has remained understudied, the prognosis remains poor. This paper attempts to analyze and compare the effectiveness of various treatment options. Because TNBC is very aggressive, the standard approach is to jump in with harsh surgical procedures, including mastectomies and lumpectomies. This analysis finds that more aggressive treatment may not be necessary to treat …
Does Exercise Make You Smarter?, Avi Derkhidam
Does Exercise Make You Smarter?, Avi Derkhidam
The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences
Physical exercise has been applauded for its beneficial cardiovascular and mental effects for decades. Recently, researchers have begun to study exercise from a different perspective, focusing on the positive relationship between exercise and cognition. One area of cognition highlighted in association with exercise is its positive impact on executive function. Executive function refers to the collection of neurocognitive processes involved in goal-directed problem-solving. Improved levels of cognitive function have been found to impact significant achievements throughout life. Because of this, the development, improvement, and preservation of these functions are essential. While research has proven a correlation between exercise and improved …
Effective Treatments For Ductal Carcinoma In Situ, Moshe Picciotto
Effective Treatments For Ductal Carcinoma In Situ, Moshe Picciotto
The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences
Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS) is the most common form of breast cancer wherein its progression interrupts the hormonal receptors and genetic variation of one’s DNA. DCIS can be caused by hereditary means, or through mutations. Fortunately, due to the many different modes of contraction, there is a plethora of treatments available in the forms of mastectomy, radiation, chemotherapeutic drugs, and PARP inhibitors, each with their own mechanism of action to combat the tumor and any metastatic effects the cancer may have on the body. This paper analyzes the cancer’s mechanism of action upon the body and the positive effects …
Full Issue: Volume 15, Number 2, Spring 2022
Full Issue: Volume 15, Number 2, Spring 2022
The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences
Complete .pdf file of Volume 15, Number 2 of The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences. Published Spring 2022.