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Whole-Genome Cancer Sequencing: A Milestone in Cancer Biology
By Zsombor Gal According to the World Health Organization, cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide. Estimated at nearly 10 million deaths in 2018, fatalities due to cancer are expected to increasesubstantially in the next few decades due to an aging population. These data warrant […]
To Operate or Not: The Dilemma of Preventative Cardiac Surgery
by Shaffin Siddiqui While it may be considered a platitude, the objective of medicine – in addition to actually administering hands-on care – is to pursue the path of treatment that minimizes long-term harm. Hence, the role of the doctor is not to simply slice […]
Dementia: A Forgotten Crisis
By Chino Kieran Eke In the United States, there are approximately 5.8 millions Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease. This disease causes the slow loss of mental faculties, including memory, critical thinking, and the ability to carry out simple tasks. While the disease principally affects individuals […]
The First Cancer Vaccine: Design, Barriers, and Importance
By Zsombor Gal In 2018, the World Health Organization counted nearly 570,000 new cases of cervical cancer in addition to 310,000 deaths worldwide. Roughly 90% of these deaths occurred in low- and middle-income countries, where screening and treatment programs are not as readily available as […]
The Resurgence of Measles in the U.S.: Causes, Consequences, and Future Directions
By Madeleine Winter Within the past decade, there has been a significant resurgence of measles outbreaks in the United States. Between January 1 and March 14 of 2019, the CDC reported 268 individual cases of measles in 15 states. In 2018, the CDC reported a […]
Human Trafficking and Healthcare: Using a Public Health Approach to Combat and Prevent Human Trafficking
By Nathnael Mengistie According to the International Labor Organization, human trafficking is the act of controlling or exploiting a person for sex, labor, or other services through fraud, force, or coercion. This grave human rights violation affected an estimated 20.9 million or more individuals worldwide […]
Dealing With the First Genetically-Edited Birth
By Shaffin Siddiqui On November 25 of 2018, Chinese scientist He Jiankui announced one of most seminal and controversial moments in the history of genetics: the birth of the first genetically-edited babies. According to an early report by the MIT Technology Review, the two twins, […]
Are Daffodils the key to beating cancer?
By Nicholas Persaud Daffodils may be something you plant in your garden or perhaps put in a bouquet of flowers for a loved one. However, research suggests that daffodils have much more to offer than their appearance. Daffodils have been used for multiple medicinal purposes including […]