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A Brief History of Antibiotics
When you think of antibiotics, you likely have the word "penicillin" floating around there somewhere. Penicillin was one of the first...
Milica Ristovski
5 min read
The Body’s Lifeline: The Impact & Benefits of Donating Blood
Although many generous Canadians already donate blood regularly, the more donors there are, the better. But why is blood demand so high?...
Alison MacPhee
3 min read
Music and the Brain: Cerebral Activity in Patients with Neurological Disorders
Does listening to music have any effect on the brain? Research has shown that music can positively impact the brain whether it is evoking...
Jasmine Kokkat
5 min read
Ontario University Students Assisting The Front Lines During COVID-19
While university communities have made a great impact for relief during this time, the need for help is far from over. Whether it is...
Juliane Feliciano
3 min read
The Impact of COVID-19 on Elective Procedures in Ontario
“…the cancellation of elective procedures and preservation of essential materials, as a result of the pandemic, will have a lasting...
Grace Gillis
3 min read
The Shocking Truth About “The Father of Gynecology”
“You may have heard of James Marion Sims with the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement, especially since conversations surrounding...
Hadeel Alhadi
3 min read
COVID-19: Transmission and Operation
“…prior knowledge has greatly helped researchers in determining the functions of the different proteins present on the viral envelope of...
Rushil Dua
6 min read
What is Art Therapy?
“Art therapy has demonstrated various benefits, including amongst those populations with dementia and disabilities [4]. It has also shown...
Varsa Murugesu
4 min read
Modern Day Vaccinations and the Race for a COVID-19 Vaccine
“As the world is plagued by COVID-19, scientists around the world are scrambling to find a vaccination for this deadly virus. While...
Cassandra Lee
5 min read
How Oral Health is Just as Important as Overall Health
Have you ever gone a year without visiting a general practitioner? If so, you’re part of the 7% of Canadians that don’t [1]! However if...
Farah Farhat
5 min read
The Challenges of being a Visible Minority in Medicine: An Interview with Dr. Nahla
Dr. Nahla is an aspiring psychiatrist beginning her residency this year. She is passionate about mental health and has recently started...
Dina Babiker
6 min read
Are Blue Light Glasses Effective?
The Importance of Glasses During a Pandemic Author: Grace Gillis As the world marks six months of the COVID-19 pandemic, screens have...
Grace Gillis
3 min read
The Future of Artificial Intelligence
Integration of Technology and Health Care “…AI algorithms deploy far more accurate methods when combined with analysis from radiologists,...
Jasmine Kokkat
8 min read
Diagnosing Skin Conditions in BIPOC Populations in the COVID-19 Era
“Eliminating biases and establishing a new foundation of education based on diversity is integral to achieving health equity and...
Varsa Murugesu
7 min read
The Relationship Between Empathy and Burnout in Physicians and Medical Students
Author: Hadeel Alhadi Empathy is an important, yet an often misunderstood and neglected pillar in the physician-patient relationship. It...
Hadeel Alhadi
3 min read
COVID-19 Antibodies and Immunity
Our Immune System and COVID-19 Antibodies Author: Alison MacPhee With the number of resolved cases in Canada increasing and the number of...
Alison MacPhee
4 min read
Impact of COVID-19 On Mental Health
Author: Mouayad Masalkhi All strata of society have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Impatience, depression, and domestic violence...
Mouayad Masalkhi
4 min read
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