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Immune System Elimination of Melanoma

The relationships are complex for the immune system elimination of cancer tumors. When tumors are diagnosed as malignant in an early stage, the body’s immune system is often able to…

What Causes Chronic Venous Insufficiency?

Chronic venous insufficiency is primarily caused by malfunctioning vein valves that can cause swelling or edema in the legs. This unwanted buildup of pressure can be related to prolonged periods…

COMLEX USMLE TEST PREP: Should You Take Both?

Many competitive residency programs, especially those in highly-rewarding career fields, may prefer or even require to see USMLE scores in addition to those for an osteopathic applicant’s COMLEX-USA. This means…

Why a Body Is Sensitive to Drugs

More people than you might think are highly sensitive to certain ingredients commonly found in commercially mass-produced medications. In fact, recent studies suggest that a significant percentage of the general…

How to Avoid USMLE Step 1 “Mind Blank”

Experiencing USMLE Step 1 “mind blank” during this important exam may stem from obvious psychological factors like anxiety or pressure. After all, high levels of mental, emotional or physical stress…

USMLE Prep Courses for Med Students

Medical licensure in the United States grants physicians the authority to legally practice medicine and is issued by a state medical board. This rigorous process ensures that a doctor possesses…

Metformin, Berberine, or Both?

Due to numerous factors, humans today may have lost certain metabolic efficiencies that safeguarded early existence. Depending upon a hunter-gatherer’s foraging success, daily survival for homo sapiens was most often…

Med Student Winter Holidays…“FA-LA-LA”

Medical students often find themselves navigating the end-of-year holidays with a mix of anticipation and obligation. While most medical schools close for major holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas, students, especially…

Four Years of Med School (plus Exams)

Congratulations… you finally made it into medical school. Now there are just four rigorous years between Day One and earning your degree as a doctor. But, as any medical student…

Medical Student Externships

Medical students today face a challenging but rewarding career path. Fortunately, they have access to more support during their medical studies than ever before. An externship is a short-term training…