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Antimicrobial Resistance
By: Joshita Tera What is it? Antimicrobials (which include substances like antibiotics, antivirals, antiparasitics, etc) are medicines...
Joshita Tera
Jun 52 min read


"Unraveling the Mystery of Adult-Onset Still's Disease: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options"
Adult-Onset Still's Disease (AOSD) is a rare and systemic inflammatory disorder that primarily affects adults, typically manifesting with...
Jennifer John
Jun 25 min read


Do the SIRS Criteria Still Hold Value in Sepsis Identification and Intervention?
Introduction Sepsis is a life-threatening condition characterized by the body's dysregulated response to infection, leading to organ...
Jennifer John
May 23 min read


Understanding the Seasonal Influenza Virus
As the weather begins to warm, many people are relieved to leave behind the dreary winter cold in favor of the spring and summer...
Joshua A.
Apr 305 min read


The Never-Ending Battle: A Guide to the Immune System
The immune system is our army, waging war against the particles that threaten illness & disease. The immune system is a highly organised...
Rohan Naidoo
Apr 29 min read


Insights into Autoimmunity: A Brief Overview
A visualization of antibodies; image by Corona Borealis Studio on Shutterstock. Introduction The immune system is in charge of protecting...
Mikayla S.
Mar 94 min read


The Effect of Vitamin D In The Immune Function of Cancer Patients
Introduction to Vitamin D and Its Use Vitamin D, a fat-soluble vitamin, plays a crucial role in keeping us healthy. It helps control...
Oditi Paul
Mar 24 min read


The Cardio-Immune Axis: Exploring the Role of Immunity in Cardiovascular Diseases
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) have traditionally been viewed as disorders driven by mechanical and metabolic factors like hypertension,...
Anshul Kapur
Feb 154 min read


Nanobodies to the rescue: The new answer to viral infections
The COVID-19 pandemic was an extraordinary time. The pandemic saw scientific boundaries pushed to their limits, as research teams across...
Kimberley Blankson
Jan 263 min read


The Future of Medicine: How Genomics is Revolutionizing Healthcare
The field of medicine is undergoing a transformative revolution, driven by the rapid advancements in genomics. Genomics, the study of the...
Bilal Tariq
Jan 263 min read


Infectious mononucleosis (mono)
Infectious mononucleosis (mono) Infectious mononucleosis is a contagious disease most commonly caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)....
Emma Salazar
Jan 203 min read
Allergies: Emergency Response and Management
Introduction Allergic reactions occur when the immune system overreacts to harmless substances, known as allergens. Common allergens...
Varshika Ram Prakash
Dec 21, 20242 min read


The Microbiome: The Invisible Organ Essential to Our Health
The human body is host to an astonishing ecosystem of trillions of microorganisms, collectively known as the microbiota. These...
Patricia T
Dec 19, 20243 min read


Harnessing Your Body's Arsenal: CAR T-Cell Therapy
Having first been developed to eradicate certain cancers, the novel CAR T-cell therapy is now under investigation for the treatment of...
yasmine salama
Dec 10, 20242 min read


Understanding and Managing Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune diseases occur when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own tissues, organs, or cells, perceiving them as threats....
Shiting Wang
Nov 30, 20244 min read


COVID-19 Variants and Human Genetics: Shaping Public Health Strategies
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the SARS-CoV-2 virus has continuously evolved, giving rise to several distinct variants. Each variant...
Preetinder Kaur
Nov 28, 20243 min read


Immunotherapy: A Game-Changer in Cancer Treatment
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and the fight against this disease has seen remarkable advancements over the...
Shiting Wang
Nov 25, 20243 min read


Vaccines: one of the greatest medical achievements
Vaccines are biological products that help the body build protection (immunity) against specific diseases, like infections or cancer....
Shiting Wang
Nov 23, 20244 min read


Why the Flu Vaccine is Essential: Separating Facts from Myths
As the chill of fall settles in, it signals not just the changing of seasons but the arrival of flu season as well. While many people...
abeez_abin
Nov 23, 20244 min read


Best Fighter: The Immune System
The immune system is a complicated network of cells, tissues, and molecules that protects the body from harmful invaders such as...
Shiting Wang
Nov 23, 20243 min read
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