Have you always had the desire to help people and give something back to the community? A medical career could be the path for you – and a noble one at that. Pursuing a career in the medical field is no easy task. It takes a lot of hard work,…
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Decemeber Rose : A Short Movie by Medical Students
This movie was created in 2008 using simple camera and software. Back then short movies were not in trend like now. Inspired by the story “The House Call”, this movie artistically portrays an eternal friendship through time and illness. Story Doctor’s monologue: “Life is like a cigarette. It starts with…

Clouds – Zach Sobiech, Music and Osteosarcoma
Zach was diagnosed with osteosarcoma at the age of 14 (2009). He underwent multiple cycles of chemotherapy and surgeries until he was diagnosed with terminal disease in 2012. In 2013, at the age of 18, he succumbed to his illness. “Clouds” movie (named after his song) released in 2020 tells…

Micronutrient Deficiency: What to Know and Why you Should Consider a Test
Everyone wants to lead a healthy lifestyle, but for many people, it’s not something that is so straight forward. We all know that it’s important to follow a healthy balanced diet, without too much sugar, as well as taking regular exercise. However due to a huge number of reasons, not…

How to find a good orthodontist in Zurich as an Expat
Being an expat will have many pros and cons along the journey. Travelling the world, learning new languages and sampling local culture, cuisine and hospitality sounds like a dream to many, and a lot of people are fortunate enough to actually make such a huge life changing decision. However, there…

Medical Poems About Doctor, Patient and Illness
This is a collection of short poems written by me at different situations and times about medical professionals, patients and illness. Delusion of Immortality In Cotard syndrome, patients often declare to be dead, but this may also be the pathology of immortality. When reason is demolished by illness, disturbing paradoxes…

Help Your Tentative Occupational Therapy Clients and Students Step Into Telehealth
As an occupational therapist in rehabilitation medicine, you work hand-in-hand helping patients with injuries or disabilities to overcome barriers. While you have enjoyed face-to-face patient interventions, as a consequence of COVID-19 you may consider moving long-term toward providing health interactions and information electronically rather than in person. If you are…

How Can a Podiatrist Help With Diabetes?
According to the American Diabetes Association, 5% to 10% of people with foot ulcers are diabetic. 50% of people with diabetes undergo non-traumatic limb amputation, and there is 39% to 80% mortality of people with diabetes. Diabetes results from a lack of insulin in the body, or the body doesn’t…