Abstract: Crohn’s Disease is a disease that affects the immune system in which a person’s T cells will attack their GI tract and cause excess inflammation. Treatments for Crohn’s disease have advanced very little in the last decade, even though 3 million Americans are affected by it [1]. The main way Crohn’s is treated is […]
Abstract People addicted to drugs of abuse experience withdrawal effects as they try to become sober. This withdrawal behavior can be studied in a simple model system: planaria, a type of freshwater flatworm. Using planaria, this study measured the withdrawal effects of fentanyl, a potent opioid, and cocaine, a widespread psychostimulant. We hypothesized that longer […]
Abstract A survey was conducted to study the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated lockdown on the mental health of a section of young people in urban India. This report presents the findings from data collected from more than 200 young people within the 14 to 18 year age group. Early signs of anxiety and depression were explored. Hypothesis: The duration […]
Abstract: Over the last 20 years, the prognosis for those with Erdheim-Chester disease, a histiocytic neoplasm, has improved dramatically due to the increased speed at which doctors can identify and treat the condition. Although great strides have been made, the pace at which doctors are able to diagnose the condition is still considered extremely slow. […]
Abstract Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI) acquire and translate brain signals from a patient to carry out some action on an external device. BCIs may collect these data signals through invasive, semi-invasive, or non-invasive techniques. Such techniques include electroencephalography (EEG), functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), and Electrocorticography (ECoG). This review will aim to understand the development of […]
COVID-19: have we survived worse than this? Ansha Khurana Abstract Covid19 is a contagious disease that causes respiratory illness, visit McDaidPharmacy.ie to get supplies to prevent it . From the 11th of March 2020, the disease was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation. This article compares Covid-19 to some of the other pandemics […]
Amanda Naeima Grade 7, St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic School, Saskatoon, SK, Canada Abstract: The novel coronavirus pandemic has caused panic around the world and everyone wants to do their part in overcoming this virus. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends regular hand washing and social distancing as the best precaution measures. This study investigates […]
Andreas Voyages Abstract The primary objective of this report is to provide a general overview of the role of statistical modeling throughout the progression of the COVID-19 pandemic. This overview will focus on analyzing various forecast statistical models utilized by academia, government, and medical companies, comparing and contrasting characteristics of these models, identifying which models […]
By Laura Maisvoreva Abstract Non-living organisms called viruses are notorious for wreaking havoc on life worldwide. Most diseases nowadays, particularly those that are especially difficult to treat, are attributed to viruses. However, it must be known that a case for viruses could see these harmful organisms benefiting the global population. Bacteriophages are a group […]
ABSTRACT Participating in sports can affect young people’s lives by influencing their interests. A survey carried out with 500 young people showed that their subject choices and interests correlated with their sport interests. The questionnaire was designed to collect data including the age, gender, educational background and sporting experience of each participant as well as […]
Abstract Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI) acquire and translate brain signals from a patient to carry out some action on an external device. BCIs may collect these data signals through invasive, semi-invasive, or non-invasive techniques. Such techniques include electroencephalography (EEG), functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), and Electrocorticography (ECoG). This review will aim to understand the development of […]
Shruthi Ganesh Abstract Cotard’s syndrome is a rare condition where patients deny the existence of certain parts of their body, have delusions of immortality, and even believe that they are deceased. First observed by Dr. Jules Cotard, the syndrome has multiple symptoms including nihilistic delusions, depression, and anxiety, and it often accompanies other psychological disorders. […]
ABSTRACT As the coronavirus pandemic rages across the globe, countless scientists are working towards manufacturing an effective vaccine against SARS- CoV-2, the viral pathogen that causes the disease. Could a relatively new type of vaccine, DNA vaccines, be the key? This article discusses the action of vaccines on the immune system and elaborates on the […]
Abstract Author: Bax AJ Affiliations: Bolton School Girls’ Division, Bolton Background: In light of the current pandemic, it is essential to understand whether prevention measures can reduce the negative effects of highly infectious pathogens on the population, with regards to morbidity, mortality, social and financial repercussions. This vital research highlights whether this would be possible […]
Abstract: This report discusses malignant hyperthermia. It will detail the diseases pathophysiology, history, clinical manifestation, epidemiology as well as the genetic factors in being susceptible to malignant hyperpyrexia and its treatment during the perioperative period using dantrolene. Introduction – What is MH? Malignant Hyperthermia, Malignant Hyperpyrexia or MH, is a severe, potentially lethal reaction to […]
Abstract Figure 1: Zebrafish swimming in an artificial fish tank [photographed by Steven Senne, 2017] Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative condition which causes deterioration of certain parts of the brain over time. It can be identified by the symptoms of tremors, stiffness and slowness of movement. The less noticeable symptoms, however, can be dementia […]
Shriya Subramanian Abstract Nuclear medicine is a medical specialty that makes use of radiation in two primary areas of medicine: the diagnosis and the treatment of disease. There are various techniques used for diagnosis such as Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET), which are collectively known as nuclear imaging. The […]
Anoushka Umranikar and Arnav Umranikar All statistics correct as of May 3rd, 2020. Introduction The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has had devastating social and economic impacts on families, communities and countries around the world. As of the 3rd of May, there have been 8,990,547 cases and 468,328 deaths. [3] What has become apparent is that the […]
A LITERATURE REVIEW William Sullivan 1 1Nuffiled Research Placement at Bournemouth University ABSTRACT The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a pathogen that compromises the human respiratory system that has caused worldwide devastation. With an initial unknown cause, COVID-19 first appeared in Wuhan (China) before spreading across the globe. The musculoskeletal system is also affected […]
Abstract The key to creating an effective treatment for Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) is to eliminate the covalently closed circular DNA (cccDNA) in the HBV genome. CccDNA in the HBV genome is responsible for allowing the virus to replicate. Scientists aimed to use CRISPR-Cas9 as a gene-editing software to help remove the cccDNA from the […]