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Full-Text Articles in Medicine and Health Sciences
Sapphire Blew, Charisse Chin
Scope Of The Scope, Benjamin Cox
Scope Of The Scope, Benjamin Cox
Quill & Scope
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.
Is There A Genetic Basis For Alcoholism?, David Aharonoff
Is There A Genetic Basis For Alcoholism?, David Aharonoff
The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences
This paper reviews studies done on the correlation of alcoholism and genetics. Evidence of this correlation can be seen in high heritability of alcoholism. The main methods used in determining genetic risk factors are candidate gene studies and genome wide studies. This review focuses mainly on findings related to specific neurotransmitters and receptors in relation to alcoholism. Evidence has shown that specific neurotransmitters and receptors can play a role in increased susceptibility to alcoholism. The neurotransmitters and receptors discussed in this paper include GABA, glutamate, and endogenous opioids. There is also a discussion focused on mutations of specific enzymes (ADH …
Health Risks Of Very Low Cholesterol, Menachem Nagar
Health Risks Of Very Low Cholesterol, Menachem Nagar
The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences
Cholesterol is a molecule central to all human physiological processes at systemic as well as cellular levels. Cholesterol, combined with Apolipoprotein B as low-density lipoprotein (LDL) has been the focus of scientific research because the molecule has been proven to play a role in the development of cardiovascular disease, a disease of pandemic proportions. Considerable scientific and medical attention has been devoted to identifying the role and management of high levels of total serum cholesterol in order to address this global health burden, creating large scale awareness regarding lowering cholesterol concentration in circulation. However, the same molecule, combined into various …
The Effect Of Melatonin On The Ovaries, Jaclyn Starr
The Effect Of Melatonin On The Ovaries, Jaclyn Starr
The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences
Melatonin is a very small molecule whose effects can be both detrimental and beneficial to the ovaries depending on its concentration. Too much of anything is usually not good and so is the case with melatonin. Very high doses can be damaging, but in the right amount melatonin may be able to combat various diseases and increase the chances for fertility in women.
Alteplase: The Clot Buster, Mayer Goldberg
Alteplase: The Clot Buster, Mayer Goldberg
The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences
The following is an excerpt from the introduction of this article: The human body is defined by many complex and inconsistent characteristics. For example, the body forms blood clots in traumatic events, but blood clots are likewise associated with hazardous or fatal conditions. Platelets are small cells, derived from the precursor megakaryocytes, which are responsible for blood clotting to prevent bleeding from a ruptured blood vessel. Platelets fasten to each other and release a coagulation factor that solidifies around the ruptured area to prevent blood loss. A subordinate quantity of platelets can result in excessive bleeding. However, high platelet numbers …
Is Thrombolytic Therapy Safe When Used To Treat Elderly Patients?, Daniel Yaeger
Is Thrombolytic Therapy Safe When Used To Treat Elderly Patients?, Daniel Yaeger
The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences
Recently, research has been conducted to determine if thrombolytic therapy works to dissolve clots and if it is a safe treatment option. The specific purpose of this study is to determine if thrombolytic therapy is safe for use in the elderly. This study was conducted by reviewing the relevant literature that has been published from the time that research began to test the usefulness of thrombolytic therapy. Numerous journals were examined to ensure impartiality and emerge with an unbiased conclusion. The journals were discovered using PubMed article finder, using Google as a search engine, and by scrutinizing relevant references found …
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: An Overview, Mayer Eckstein
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: An Overview, Mayer Eckstein
The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences
The following is an excerpt of the introduction of this article: There are many well-known disorders associated with the digestion process, the most common of which is gastroesophageal reflux disease, more commonly known as GERD. There are six major factors that are the primary cause for GERD: impaired esophageal motility, defective mucosal defense, lower esophageal sphincter (LES) dysfunction, reflux of gastric contents, delayed gastric emptying, and hiatal hernia (DeVault and Castell 1999). Impaired esophageal motility occurs when the esophagus has trouble moving the food down and normal peristalsis does not occur. Defective mucosal defense can cause irritation to the esophagus, …