Nisreen Dalal

Recently, NYC Health + Hospitals celebrated its 10th year of performing robotic surgery. With the help of the da Vinci robot, they have performed over 20,000 procedures. The NYC Health + Hospitals system has 19 of these robots that they use to help with minimally invasive procedures. What is the da Vinci Robot? The da Vinci robot moves through the surgeon's instructions. It uses an endoscopic camera, which can help the surgeon see the inside of the body. The robot also has multiple arms that...

The Measles outbreak in the United States of America has been in the headlines for a while now. New cases have been reported all over the United States over the past couple of months. These cases have managed to reach places like Disneyland and universities like Ave Maria University and UW-Madison. Measles is a highly contagious disease and can be extremely serious. The best way to stay protected is with two doses of the MMR vaccine. Symptoms of measles can include cough, fever, a rash, and a...

Post-nasal drip is a common annoyance, especially when someone has a cold or allergies. It occurs when mucus gathers at the back of the throat or drips back from the nose to the throat. It can feel like a tickle or an irritation at the back of the throat. It often happens when our bodies produce more or thicker mucus than usual. There can be many reasons for post-nasal drip. Reasons for Post-Nasal Drip Post-nasal drip can occur because of bacterial infections, the flu, chronic acid reflux,...