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The Clockwork Illness: Influenza
Written by Jayne Thakur | Art by Tanisha Arora Seems like we all get hit with a wave of the flu as the seasons ebb and flow, but why is it so common amongst all demographics? Influenza, commonly labelled “The Flu” is a virus that impacts the respiratory system, where we primarily feel the effects Read more
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Lactic Acidosis
Written by Tyler Huo | Art by Maya Wen Lactic acid – virtually everyone has heard this term before. Maybe it came up as you were running in a PE class or swimming laps in a pool. It’s often blamed for that uncomfortable burning feeling in your legs and the soreness you feel the next Read more
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Strength Beyond Muscles: The Impacts of Muscular Dystrophy
Written by Sofia Silva | Art by Anoushka Pandya Muscular dystrophy is an uncommon disease that affects over 250,000 Americans, but what are the logistics behind it? How do the brave individuals diagnosed overcome and persevere while still going about their daily lives? This disease, known to weaken an individual’s muscles over time, has been Read more
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What is Dementia?
Written by Akemi Li | Art by Lily Ozaeta Dementia is not necessarily a disease but a term to describe a collection of symptoms, including memory loss and other symptoms related to thinking abilities relatively caused by damage to the brain, affecting everyday activities. Types of dementia that you may have heard of include vascular, Read more
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Is It Just a Snore? – Sleep Apnea
Written by Anoushka Pandya | Art by Maya Wen During the summer of 2024, I had the opportunity to shadow a pulmonologist. I observed his daily life and routines and, after receiving consent from the patients, sat in on a few consultations. I noticed that many of these consultations were for a condition called sleep Read more
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While You Were Sleeping: Anesthesiology
Written by Caitlin Maramba | Art by Tanisha Arora Surgeries are done hundreds of times across the world every single day. However, what prevents these patients from experiencing excruciating pain once they lie on the operating table? Medical practitioners must find a way to keep patients comfortable during complex procedures. Every day, they turn to Read more
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