There are several ways to treat cancer, including radiation and drugs. Some drugs attack DNA and some attack other cell processes in order to fight cancer. How do chemotherapy drugs work? […]
In the last 20 years, opioid overdose deaths have spiked in the United States. The problem is multifaceted, with less than 25% of drug abusers getting their supply from doctors. How do we stop the opioid crisis? […]
There are several methods doctors use to screen patients for cancer. Some means of detecting cancer include mammograms, endoscopies, and colonoscopies. How effective is breast cancer screening? […]
Fungal infections are an unpleasant but undeniable part of life. From histoplasmosis to diaper rashes, fungi disrupt humanity in an obnoxious and occasionally disgusting way. Where do they come from? […]
The mass response to diseases can be predictive or reactive. This can take the form of legal policy or be a combination of coordinated efforts on a large scale. How does society care for the public’s medical well-being? […]
Malaria is a dangerous parasitic illness that has plagued humanity for millennia. It kills more than half a million people per year worldwide. What impact has it had on the human race? […]
Sickle cell disease affects approximately 100,000 Americans. It’s a genetic issue that centers around the red blood cells in the human bloodstream. What does sickle cell disease do to sufferers? […]
HIV treatment is very difficult once the disease is contracted. Management requires meticulous, lifelong attention by patients and doctors. How do we prevent contracting HIV? […]
Viral diseases are quick to spread. It is necessary that there is awareness about the diseases and stringent measures are followed to contain their spread across different countries. […]
When it comes to viruses and infectious diseases, global boundaries do not hold. Ebola, a disease that wreaked havoc in the countries of West Africa, can, and did, spread easily to the United States. […]
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