Category: Commentary
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Medical School’s Toll on the Health of Students
Stress is an especially dangerous condition when continuously experienced, which can lead to chronic stress. A growing number of individuals among the general population are beginning to face chronic stress, among those medical students, putting them at risk for poor mental health and cardiovascular disease. This article explores such impacts as well as effective techniques…
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Blue Wavelength Light Exposure on Sleep and Recovery
How does blue light affect your sleep? Blue light can improve sleep and help the brain recover from injury. The article analyzed was a placebo and blind trial displaying that it was unbiased.
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Multiracial-ethnic Identity Development: Salient Adolescent Experiences
This article examines how different childhood experiences can affect multiracial-ethnic identities and impede the developmental process.
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The Terrible Trio: An Intersection of Social Media, Physical Inactivity, and Mental Illness
As the world undergoes a cultural revolution towards technology, we see an increasing number of youth trading in their jump ropes and outdoor toys for the newest ipad or phone. While it can be argued that this shift is an inevitable result of our evolving society, we also must acknowledge why it is a problem.
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A Short Analysis of How Mental Disorder and Instability are Portrayed in Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho
Alfred Hitchcock’s film “Psycho”, while entertaining and thrilling to watch, may shed light on how outsiders perceive mental disorders and mental instability in others. This short analysis discusses Norman Bates’ mental state specifically.
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The present and future role of 3D printing in medicine
3D printing is a well-known technology, and recently its revolutionary significance in clinical settings has started to be researched and utilised. This article explores the various medical applications of 3D printing, both currently and hopes for its future.
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Green Practices: Whose Responsibility Is It
Modern society emphasizes the importance of conservation of resources and sustainable development, instilling these virtues from a young age for the betterment of society. However, in what ways beyond simply awareness could the movement towards conservation be encouraged?
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River Pollution: Endocrine Disruptors, Eutrophication, and Solutions
River pollution and water pollution, in general, has become a major focus of the public in recent decades. In fact, just this month, a fire broke out in the Gulf of Mexico following a gas leak. These events can be environmentally destructive, and…
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The Exoticization of Epidemics
Scientists often study local customs, traditions, and practices before implementing an epidemic control centre in a respective country. This is when anthropology and science combine their forces to work towards a similar goal. However, this marriage of anthropology and science may prove to be detrimental for healthcare due to the subconscious presence of prejudices and…
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What Makes a Good Doctor? The Balancing Act Between IQ and EQ
Physicians are professionals trained in the art of healing. They diagnose and treat injuries and illnesses. But what makes a “good” doctor and why?
