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Dissociative Identity Disorder & its Role in the Justice System
Written by Jayne Thakur | Art by Charlene Cheng As the first ever person to be found not guilty on the basis of having Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), Billy Milligan’s case remains popular, even inspiring various pieces of analytical literature. But before being able to recognize the role of DID in his course of punishment, Read more
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An Aging Paradox: Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome
Written by Kirsten Batitay | Art by Anoushka Pandya Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome, more commonly known as progeria, is a progressive disorder that manifests itself when a child is two years of age and causes them to age rapidly. These children appear healthy at birth, but this disorder becomes evident when they display slow growth in height and Read more
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Brugada Syndrome
Written by Harini Sivanandh Ramadass | Art by Harini Sivanandh Ramadass The heart, the pulses of life, deems to be one of the most important organs in the human body. Yet, there is a sly anomaly that interferes with the heart’s notation; Brugada Syndrome is a fatal condition where improper coordination among the electrical impulses Read more
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Exploring Cystic Fibrosis
Written by Simran Ahluwalia | Artist by Simran Ahluwalia Cystic fibrosis is a genetic condition that affects proteins in the body. People with this condition have a faulty gene that affects their cells, tissue, and the glands that make mucus and sweat. Many people carry the cystic fibrosis gene but do not carry symptoms as Read more
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Pseudobulbar Affect
Written by Shaurya Gulani | Art by Anoushka Pandya Many people who become emotional over minor events are often labeled as oversensitive. Many people who laugh hysterically in serious situations may be labeled as insensitive. However, there could be more to the story, they could have a serious neurological condition called the Pseudobulbar Affect. It is estimated Read more
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Cancer Treatments
Written by Kirsten Batitay | Art by Anoushka Pandya In the medical field, cancer has been a prevailing concern for centuries, but remarkable treatments have been made for it. Among these treatments, a few of the most common and notable include chemotherapy, surgery, radiation therapy, and immunotherapy. Chemotherapy is a commonly known cancer treatment in Read more
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