Written by Aarini Guha Introduction The practice of swearing an oath to do no harm to one’s future patients is widespread across medical schools. Although these schools do not require future professionals to recite a specific oath (according to the AAMC, some schools allow medical students to create and swear by their own), one that has stood the test of time is the Hippocratic Oath. … Continue reading “Medical Influencers and Patient Protection”
Written by Nusrat Chowdhury When Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, announced plans to build the world’s largest supercomputer facility in Southwest Memphis, the headlines celebrated a new era of innovation. The $6 billion “Gigafactory of Compute” promised hundreds of jobs and positioned Memphis as a potential global hub for artificial intelligence. Beneath the promises of progress lies a familiar story of environmental neglect and … Continue reading “The Price of Progress”
Written by Noah Sheikh Since the start of the 21st century, artificial intelligence (AI) has taken the world by storm. Millions of people use AI in their everyday lives, like with Siri on iPhones or for recommendations on streaming platforms. More notably, AI is beginning to make its way into professional settings, with healthcare being at the forefront. Although still in its very early stages … Continue reading “The Pros and Cons of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare”
Written by Maryam Ishfaq Heart failure is currently one of the leading causes of death among various age groups across the United States and leaves many Americans hospitalized with limited treatment options. The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has recently approved the drug Attruby for treating heart failure. Atttruby has gained massive support from healthcare professionals, as it has shown positive results in clinical trials … Continue reading “Attruby: A Breakthrough in Heart Failure Treatment, but at What Cost?”
Written by Nanaki Bawa. New research recently emerged that suggests that snoozing may not be as detrimental to one’s sleep cycle as previously suggested. However, this tidbit of news points to a larger overarching question about scientific journalists. Continue reading Is Snoozing Good For You?
Written by Sahithi Gangavarapu. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a noticeable increase in the use of social media platforms for the dissemination of healthcare information driven by both the availability of novel platforms and an unprecedented surge in user engagement. Estimates suggest that worldwide social media usage has increased by approximately 20% compared to the period before the pandemic. Continue reading Leveraging Social Media in Dermatology and Healthcare: Opportunities and Challenges
Written by Kranti Kaur. Children are always getting themselves into situations where they are susceptible to broken bones and other injuries. Thankfully, children heal faster than adults, so a broken bone in a child does not need months to heal itself. Rather, a few weeks are enough! Continue reading Bone Regeneration in Adult Mice
Written by Anushka Angle. Artificial intelligence – AI – has recently been implemented within society, promising to make the day-to-day tasks in a human’s lives much more efficient and accurate. With its algorithm-based programming and mathematical logic, the objectivity of AI might not necessarily be accustomed to the nuanced disparities that exist in our society, as it does not account for empathetic features in its programming. Continue reading How AI Has the Potential to Negatively Impact the Medical Field
Written by Kranti Kaur. For a long time, it was believed that the brain had a protective mechanism against pollution so its threat to the brain was not a serious consideration. New research conducted at the University of British Columbia and the University of Victoria has demonstrated otherwise. Continue reading The Impact of Pollution on the Human Brain and Body
Written by Luiza Ghazaryan Neurosurgery is a medical discipline that explores disorders of the brain, peripheral nerves, and the spinal cord. Becoming a neurosurgeon in the United States is a lengthy process, requiring four years of medical school education and 7-8 years of residency training. After completing the residency program, some surgeons choose to get board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS), … Continue reading Representation of Women in Neurosurgery
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