Goodbye Chronic Pain: Potential for new pain treatment using body stimulation
EDITORS: Praneesh Chandrasekhar Abidemi Oseni The human body exists as an intertwined system where nearly everything is connected. A nerve that begins near the brain connects to the base of your foot. This is how scientists have begun to combine different sensory inputs with the hopes of leading to non-invasive treatments. Currently, tinnitus and […]
Autism
Specialty: Developmental Disorder / Paediatrics / Neurology Author: Praneesh Chandrasekhar Editor: Abidemi Oseni Main MARI website summary Autism is a developmental disorder that can be diagnosed early in life and is typically a lifelong condition. Autism typically affects behaviours surrounding social interaction, communication and repetitive motor behaviours. The condition can be caused by a mix […]
Heat Related Illnesses
Specialty: Endocrinology, Neurology, Metabolism Temperature condition Author: Praneesh Chandrasekhar Editor: Abidemi Oseni Social Media Summary Heat related illness is an environmental condition that occurs with a lack of heat dissipation from the body. The condition can be placed on a continuum ranging from mild (Heat edema, heat cramps, heat rash), moderate (heat syncope, heat exhaustion), […]
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Specialty: Neurology/Pediatrics/Development Disorders Author: Nicole Nwosu Editor:Abidemi Oseni Overview Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neuro-developmental disorder typically associated with children. It is described as an impairment in functioning caused by inattention, impulsiveness and hyperactivity (Holland and Sayal, 2018). In the adult population, it impacts social interactions, work productivity and academic achievement, displaying how the […]
Asthma
Specialty: Respiratory Conditions/ Pulmonology/Allergology/Immunology Author: Praneesh Chandrasekhar Editor: Abidemi Oseni Social Media Summary Asthma is a common condition related to the human immune system. It presents itself as, most commonly, difficulty breathing. Oftentimes to improve breathing and open the airway, people use inhalers. Asthma is considered a condition that is best dealt with on a […]
Anaphylaxis
Specialty: Immunology Authors: Nelly Sadat & Abidemi Oseni Editor: Abidemi Oseni Overview Anaphylaxis is an acute, potentially life-threatening systemic allergic reaction that may have a wide range of clinical manifestations. Anaphylaxis occurs with rapid onset, due to a variety of allergic triggers such as certain foods like animal products or nuts, medications, and insect bites […]
Alopecia Areata
Author: Anna Chou Editors: Nicole Nwosu and Abidemi Oseni Specialty: Autoimmune Disorder Overview Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease involving the hair follicle. This disease results in chronic or acute patches of hair loss. In addition, the disease could lead to complete loss of hair of the scalp, commonly known as alopecia totalis or complete […]
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Specialty: Respiratory System, Pulmonology Author: Praneesh Chandrasekhar Editors: Shayan Mackie & Abidemi Oseni Overview Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a condition that disrupts the lungs ability to successfully exchange gas. It is commonly associated with other conditions such as pneumonia and represents a loss of functioning. Common symptoms are shortness of breath and lack […]
Advanced Analytical Chemistry Based RAPID™ Screen for Early Detection of Infectious Diseases
Dr. Michael A Huchital, PhD Paul L McGehee CEO Abstract RAPID™ Screen Early Detection Field Assay is ideal for Point-of-Care (POC) and One Health Approach – decipher disrupt disease diffusion transmission. Early and rapid-accurate detection, within 1 hour, is required for the burgeoning threat of infectious diseases Globally. Currently this type of technology does not […]
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Overview (ADHD) Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neuro-developmental disorder typically associated with children. It is described as an impairment in functioning caused by inattention, impulsiveness and hyperactivity (Holland and Sayal, 2018). In the adult population, it impacts social interactions, work productivity and academic achievement, displaying how the disorder has a significant influence on various areas […]