pathoscribe

  • Agoraphobia

    Agoraphobia

    Written by Anoushka Pandya | Art by Maya Wen Going on public transport or to places outside our homes is simple for most of us. However, these tasks are not so simple for those with agoraphobia and can lead to symptoms similar to those of a panic attack. Agoraphobia turns things we deem so normal,… Read more

  • Allergies

    Allergies

    Written by Yong-Lin Hu | Art by Maya Wen Sniffling, sneezing, itching, and nausea are all extremely common symptoms of a widespread phenomenon: allergies! In fact, nearly 20 percent of Americans are impacted by allergies. In the presence of an allergen, the body will overreact and create antibodies to attack them, leading to physical reactions… Read more

  • Shattering the Stigma: Schizophrenia

    Shattering the Stigma: Schizophrenia

    Written by Kirsten Batitay | Art by Charlene Cheng The insane, violent villain. The crazy, uncontrollable serial killer. In popular media, what might both of these people have in common? I’ll answer that question for you: their motivations might be chalked up to their having schizophrenia.  As much as we hear it being thrown around,… Read more

  • Guillain Barre Syndrome

    Guillain Barre Syndrome

    Written by Diya Desikan | Art by Anoushka Pandya Only 1 in 78,000 diagnoses each year, Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) is a rare disorder affecting both the immune and nervous systems. It occurs when the immune system attacks the nerves. It is incredibly dangerous, despite its low death rate, and almost always results in hospitalization.… Read more

  • HEMATOPOIETIC STEM CELLS

    HEMATOPOIETIC STEM CELLS

    Written by Naema Rashid | Art by Maya Wen Hematopoietic stem cells, or HSCs, are multipotent stem cells that can differentiate into various types of blood cells. These cells are responsible for producing all the different types of blood cells.  Found in the bone marrow, hematopoietic stem cells in our body can develop into different… Read more

  •  “A scent for your thoughts?”: On Aroma Therapy

     “A scent for your thoughts?”: On Aroma Therapy

    Written by Abigail Lee Aol | Art by Maya Wen  There are exactly five senses present in the human body (although some individuals claim to possess a “really cool” sixth sense). The five main ones are the senses of sight, hearing, taste, touch and smell.  The most undermined among these five is the sense of… Read more