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Why Does My IV Hurt?
Why Does My IV Hurt? “Nurse, my IV is burning.” “Oh, well, sometimes the medications can feel like they are burning. But it looks okay to...
Dawn C. Turner
Oct 26, 20244 min read


Design of Peptide Inhibitors Targeting MYC Oncogenic Protein Complexes
Background: Cancer is a leading cause of death globally, with around 20 million new cases each year. The disease is mainly caused by...
Varshika Ram Prakash
Oct 26, 20245 min read


Unraveling Marburg Fever: Symptoms, Transmission, and Prevention Strategies
I. Introduction Marburg Virus (MARV), which is an enveloped, non-segmented, single-stranded RNA virus belongs to the family Filoviridae....
abeez_abin
Oct 25, 20244 min read


Cataracts: Another Senior Malady!
Image by Freepik Aging often brings with it some health issues that must be addressed. Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in...
June Pomeroy
Oct 25, 20245 min read


Understanding Insulin Resistance: The silent epidemic
Insulin resistance, also known as insulin insensitivity or impaired insulin sensitivity, is a metabolic disorder characterized by...
Patricia T
Oct 25, 20243 min read


What is hand – foot- mouth disease?
stomatology · A common children's virus that causes sores in the mouth and a rash on the hands and feet. · ...
Emma Salazar
Oct 24, 20242 min read


The Future of Medicine: CRISPR and Genetic Disorder Treatments
Introduction Clustered Regularly Interspaced Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR)/Cas9 is a revolutionary technology used in gene editing...
Ayoob Mansoor
Oct 24, 20243 min read


Alternative Treatment Options for Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions around the world, characterized by insulin resistance and increased blood...
brycekrier
Oct 23, 20242 min read


A New Beat for the Heart: The Life-Changing Power of Aortic Valve Replacement
An aortic valve replacement is a surgical procedure that replaces a malfunctioning or damaged aortic valve with a prosthetic valve. The...
Anshul Kapur
Oct 23, 20242 min read


Prediabetes: The Wake-Up Call to Wellness
Imagine sitting in your doctor’s office after a routine check-up, expecting everything to be fine. Instead, the doctor mentions something...
deekshagchopra
Oct 22, 20244 min read


Is Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation the Solution for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults?
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a disorder characterized by airway collapse leading to episodes of breathing cessation. In North...
Jennifer John
Oct 21, 20243 min read


A Genetic Scalpel: How CRISPR Can Transform Healthcare
CRISPR-Cas9 is a revolutionary method of gene editing, that allows scientists to selectively modify DNA in a much more cost-effective...
Shumala Jayakrishna
Oct 21, 20243 min read


AI and Sepsis
Sepsis: a Dangerous Condition Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that accounts for 1 in 3 hospital fatalities in the United States. ...
analisakvmed
Oct 20, 20243 min read


Immunotherapy: A New Frontier in the Fight Against Cancer
Introduction Around 2,001,140 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the United States alone, with over 600,000 people dying from the...
Alex Baek-Nadell
Oct 20, 20243 min read


Backpacks: useful, but damaging
Students need to be aware of the possible dangers of chronically wearing heavy backpacks. Backpacks are now as essential as pencils,...
Callie Tse
Oct 19, 20242 min read


Know Your Heart: Understanding Types of Heart Disease"
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a common type of heart disease. It affects the main blood vessels that...
dana abdalla
Oct 19, 20244 min read


Minerals: The Missing Piece in Cultivating Greater Health
If you hear the word minerals your mind may go to soil studies and rocks. Likely potassium, magnesium, and calcium weren’t the first...
Cameron Ellis, MSN, NP-C
Oct 15, 20243 min read


A Simple but Sweet Overview of Sugar
Glucose Metabolism Glucose is the primary energy source for our body’s organ systems. After eating carbohydrates, glucose enters the...
Meadow James
Oct 14, 20243 min read


Ow, my aching head. How to address rebound headaches.
Stress. Caffeine. Lack of caffeine. Medications. Dehydration. Lack of sleep. Poor diet. Alcohol... Headaches can be caused by multiple...
nursefreed2
Oct 13, 20243 min read


D-Mannose Supplements for UTI Prevention: What the Science Says
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common health issue, particularly for women. They can be painful, disruptive, and, if left...
carterchloem
Oct 13, 20244 min read
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