Like most universities throughout the world, many are being forced to switch to online education once lockdown had been announced. It certainly took a lot to get used to, particularly when all students had to utilize the apps that they had never even heard of in the past (Like video calling apps such as Zoom). Here are some of the ways in which digital learning is advancing the medical field and the lives of medical...
As we await the transition to a new administration in the White House, several topics come to the forefront of people’s minds. Healthcare changes are probably a top contender. With the question, ‘Why does getting the medications I need at affordable prices have to be so complicated?’ reverberating in your mind. About fifteen years ago, pharmacist Mark Wright got fed up seeing how much paying the ‘middleman’ affected prescription drug prices and decided to do...
Applying for medical school is an exceptionally stressful time for anyone. In modern medical interviews, you can be asked questions on a range of different topics, both professional and academic. The stakes are high, with one weak answer often being the difference between success and failure. This can put significant pressure on anyone applying and their families, which can lead to high levels of anxiety and depression. It is easy to feel isolated in this...
Introduction Gaming never ceases to come up with new and improved versions and the people actively engaged in playing video games are of different ages. If you are an avid gamer, you must have heard your parents or someone else going on about how games are not good for health. Well! I am an avid gamer and as a child I was scolded too which made me determined to find scientific studies to prove the...
If you own a CT machine, you know how important the X-ray tube is. It’s at the heart of the system, and no one wants to learn that there’s something wrong with it. Unfortunately, too many people start caring about their machine when it’s too late and you may have noticed that your scanner doesn’t work as well as it used to. If that is the case, it could very well be that your CT...
It’s estimated that around 20% of people in the world may have an intolerance, a reaction to food or other substances that gives the sufferer unpleasant symptoms that impact their quality of life. Intolerances can manifest themselves in the form of digestive discomfort, acne, headaches and a variety of other symptoms and they are often not responsive to treatment until you remove the source of the intolerance. If you are suffering from an unexplained symptom,...
It’s estimated that over 5 million Australians are now aged 60 or above. If you fall into this statistic, keeping an eye on your mental and physical health is important. The aging process happens to us all, so if you’ve noticed a decline in your mobility, you won’t be alone. Keeping fit and active during your senior years can bring a range of health benefits. So, to boost energy levels, increase stamina, improve memory, and...
Hospitals and clinics do not only equate to doctors alone. There is a great deal of staff that helps in treating patients in a hospital. Registered nurses, pharmacists, medical technologists, occupational therapists, dietitians, psychiatrists, student doctors, PAs, and interns are many health professionals who strive to give patients standard care and support. Visit this website to learn more. Physician assistants (PA) are professionals who examine patients, diagnose illnesses, prescribe appropriate medications, and often serve as...
New active ingredients require new tests. For ethical, economic and scientific reasons, animal experimentations are increasingly being replaced by biochips. Human cells from different organs are placed on the chips and supplied with nutrient solution via small channels. In this way, blood circulation and metabolic functions of the human body are simulated. Monitoring after the addition of active substances such as drugs, cosmetics or chemicals allows conclusions to be drawn about the reactions and processes...
Addiction comes in different forms. The most common are those suffering from drug or alcohol addiction. But did you know that in recent years, another addiction arose? One of the recent ones in the last years was internet addiction. The internet, computer, smartphones have invaded our lives. Many can’t live a day without browsing or touching their phones. It has changed the lives of many. But, the internet has affected others more than the average...
