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Colorectal Cancer: March Health Awareness Topic
Written by Diya Desikan | Art by Diya Desikan Colorectal cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. It is a disease in which colon or rectum cells rapidly grow, creating tumors that invade and destroy healthy cells. This March is recognized as a month to increase public awareness and mitigate… Read more
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The Truth Behind the Smiling Faces: On Angelman Syndrome
Written by Kirsten Batitay | Art by Maya Wen Those with Angelman Syndrome are often characterized by their beaming countenances and bouts of laughter. However, such symptoms are, more often than not, not out of true joy but rather a “ghost in one’s genes,” if you may. Angelman Syndrome, originally dubbed “Happy Puppet” by British… Read more
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Treating Neurological Diseases: Deep Brain Stimulation
Written by Srivalli Adarapu | Art by Mahi Raithatha Neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, and dystonia continue to affect far too many without a definitive cure. Nevertheless, many efforts have been made to mitigate the effects of these diseases through a variety of treatments. Amongst these treatment options, deep brain stimulation (DBS)… Read more
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IBS: More than Diarrhea
Written by Anoushka Pandya | Art by Anoushka Pandya Maybe you have heard of the term IBS once or twice before and associated it with never-ending diarrhea, something extremely gross, but what exactly is it? IBS is a syndrome that refers to a group of symptoms (see our article: Disorders, Diseases, and Syndromes: What’s the… Read more
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Breast Cancer: Understanding and Addressing the Challenge
Written by Chandana Nanjaiah | Art by Charlene Cheng Receiving a diagnosis of breast cancer is a life-altering experience that affects nearly 1 in 8 women in the United States at some point in their lives. The good news is that early detection significantly increases the chances of successful treatment. Regular screenings like mammograms are… Read more
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Anorexia Nervosa
Written by Yong-Lin Hu | Art by Lily Ozaeta Anorexia Nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by an overemphasis on weight loss, misconfigured body image, and an irrational, intense fear of gaining weight. It is a highly debilitating disorder that interferes with one’s lifestyle, becoming the determining factor in exercising, food consumption and recording calories.… Read more
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