Abstract The aim of this experiment was to find a solution that may help control the resistance of bacteria to conventional antibiotics. This experiment tests to see the efficacy of everyday natural products towards health and wellbeing as opposed to seeking conventional antibiotics, which can trigger problems such as antibiotic resistance. This experiment is […]
Antibiotics are drugs that destroy microorganisms or inhibit their growth so are used to treat bacterial infections in many areas of healthcare. There are several different variations and types with 6 main classifications: penicillins, cephalosporins, aminoglycosides, tetracyclines, macrolides and fluoroquinolones. [1] Each type destroys bacteria in a different way, many, including penicillin, punch holes into […]
When I was in fifth grade, I underwent one of the scariest experiences in my life. I knew that my mother had a family history of breast cancer, but now I realized that it had the potential to impact her directly. I can still remember the experience like it occured yesterday. My mom went to […]
Abstract The critical shortage of healthcare workers in sub-Saharan Africa is one of the largest obstacles faced by public health systems in the modern age. This crisis affects almost every facet of public health within the region, including child and adult mortality, maternal health, and treatment of diseases and infections. While several countries have […]
Inhibitory Effects of Dipeptide Analogue, DAPT, on γ-Secretase in Amyloid-β in Neuroblastoma Cells Arnav Gupta Abstract Alzheimer’s disease is a very common type of dementia that triggers memory loss and impedes other important mental functions[1,2]. It is a neurodegenerative disorder which affects over 5 million people in the United States alone[1,2,3]. In fact, it is […]
Abstract A number of different psychological and social factors can affect the emotional stability and physical outcomes for patients with breast cancer. Assessing the psychological aspects of breast cancer treatment and identifying activities that can alleviate stress involved in the treatment process, could reduce the anxiety and emotional upheaval associated with breast cancer. This paper […]
Abstract MELAS syndrome is a rare genetic disease which is largely unknown about by many people. This article delves into a topic which has not been researched into such a depth as many other diseases. It looks at the inner workings of this disease as well as how it affects the patient’s life. This […]
ABSTRACT Surgical removal of tumors remains a primary method for the treatment of solid organ cancers. The widespread adoption of surgical robots in surgical oncology is intended to increase operational precision and efficiency, but raises concerns about heightened costs and threats to employment. This review evaluates patient, surgeon, and surgical team perspectives, and compares […]
According to the NHS, 850,000 people in the UK suffer from dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, but because of the lack of understanding of the disease and its pathology, there are currently no ways of treating it. However, a recent study by researchers at the University of Eastern Finland has […]
Robots in Surgical Oncology: A Success for Science or Shareholders? William Shen Burnaby North Secondary School Burnaby, BC, Canada August 26, 2017 ABSTRACT Surgical removal of tumors remains a primary method for the treatment of solid organ cancers. The widespread adoption of surgical robots in surgical oncology is intended to increase operational precision […]
Abstract Sensorineural hearing loss is an impairment that affects more than 360 million people worldwide. Recent studies suggest that 1.1 billion people could develop the disease during their lives.¹ Despite its widespread effects, the medical disability currently has no cure. However, gene therapy is an emerging treatment, designed to tackle the root causes of this […]
Report on a talk by Professor Paul J Fairchild By Patrick McCubbin On Saturday 25th March, Professor Paul J Fairchild of the Sir William Dunn School of Pathology, University of Oxford, gave an informative lecture at Abingdon School, as part of the ATOM Festival [1]. Professor Fairchild described how pioneering stem cell […]
Acute Tubular Necrosis (ATN) From Intravenous Immune Globulin (IVIG) Treatment for Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) Abstract: Infusions of IVIG are used to treat immune deficiency states, autoimmune disorders, and infections. IVIG Explanation and its relation to the Immune System: The immune system is a network of tissues and organs that work to defend the […]
Targeted Therapy: a tremendous solution Abstract: Targeted therapy is a relatively new method of curing cancer that uses drugs to attack targets on which cancer cells’ growth closely depend. [1] By attacking the proteins or enzymes responsible for their abnormal growth, its effects are amplified. Targeted therapy is successful in curing many cancer patients, it […]
Inhibitory Effects of Flufenamic Acid on YAP-TEAD Activity through the Hippo Signaling Pathway in Murine Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma Cells (LTPA) Robin Hu Abstract Pancreatic adenocarcinoma, accounting for about 85% of pancreatic cancer cases, has poor prognosis and survival rates; novel therapies are needed [1,2]. A core pathway in cancer development is the Hippo Signaling Pathway: a […]
While reading Jim Al-Khalili’s book “Pathfinders: The Golden Age of Arabic Science” it became apparent that scientific collaboration is essential to achieve meaningful progress. Great advances were made in the medical profession during the Golden Age. The Golden Age occurred during the Abbasid rule which was between the 8th century and the 12th century CE. […]
This post aims to explain what positron emission tomography (PET) is and how it works. PET is a unique type of medical imaging that reveals information about the physiology of organs and tissues, unlike CT or MRI machines which only yield images of anatomy. By doing this, PET scans can often detect irregularities such as […]
Sudden Cardiac arrest in the young may seem uncommon (2 deaths per 100,000 people) but is a fatal end for many passionate athletes. These tragedies appear to be unexpected as they are asymptomatic leading fans and spectators to wonder how a perfectly ‘healthy’ football player could suddenly collapse. Athletes under the age of 35 predominantly […]
PCSK9 stands for Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin Kexin type 9 and it was first discovered in 2003[1] by Dr. Seidah et al. and it is a 692-amino acid glycoprotein.[2] PCSK9 is secreted by the liver into the circulation[3] and it controls the “number of low-density lipoprotein receptors (LDLR) on the cell surface”[4] and therefore ultimately the […]
What is Hypoplastic left heart syndrome? Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) is a rare congenital heart defect which occurs in approximately 1 in 5000 babies. The term ‘hypoplastic’ refers to the underdevelopment of a tissue or an organ. Therefore HLHS involves the underdevelopment, or sometimes absence, of left-sided heart structures. For example, the left ventricle, […]