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 recognize the cancer, target the tumor, and eliminate cancerous cells. In fact, modern immunotherapy protocols can use checkpoint inhibitors to harness this newfound ability. But, …
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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 of sitting or standing, development of varicose veins, or more serious factors like deep vein thrombosis, a type of blood clot. Incompetent or damaged vein …
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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 COMLEX USMLE test prep has become more common. In fact, taking both medical board exams generally optimizes the student’s options for residency selection to competitive …
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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 population experience drug-related hypersensitivity with some reactions being more commonly seen by healthcare professionals than others. “Drug hypersensitivity introduces medical students to one of the …
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 can trigger the body’s “fight-or-flight” response that purposefully diverts resources away from other cognitive functions. This natural alerting mechanism can lead to a blanking of …
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 the necessary education, training, and skills to deliver safe and effective patient care. In fact, a medical license is the formal documentation that allows an …
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 in their third-year (M3) and fourth-year (M4), may still find themselves in hospitals or clinics as part of their clerkships. “Medical students frequently study and …
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 or graduate will tell you, those years are intense and so are your board exams. Since time flies, let’s discuss the medical school timeline for …
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 program, typically lasting a single day to several weeks, that is designed to provide a student with hands-on experience in a chosen field of healthcare. …
Quantum is the discrete amount of energy for a phenomenon, such as a quantum of electricity is an electron. Since subatomic particles are the building blocks of matter, we exist in a quantum reality. It is used in physics primarily to measure the smallest size energy that something can possess. Quantum mechanics deals with the …
