This year leading up to graduation has been nothing short of transformative. Since starting in the NUHS clinic, I have immersed myself in the intricacies of evaluating and managing chronic conditions—a dream I’ve held since childhood.
Persistent post-concussion syndrome (PCS) is more common than many clinicians or patients might expect, affecting up to 22% of individuals who sustain a concussion.
For one last time, I get to use writing a blog post as a welcome reprieve from board studying—this time, it’s for Part IV, the final board exam. This is the part of the boards I’ve been most anxious about since I first learned of its existence. Part IV is the practical portion…
The carnivore diet has recently surged in popularity, promising rapid weight loss and improvements in various health conditions. While the appeal of an all-meat approach is strong, it’s essential to consider both its potential benefits and limitations…
The start of 2024 marked the beginning of my lifelong journey into clinical practice. January was my first trimester in the clinic. As an 8th-trimester student, I navigated the initial anxieties of patient care, learning how to use the EHR system while striving for clinical efficiency.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has long been viewed through the lens of executive function deficits, with attention focused primarily on the prefrontal cortex, dopamine, and/or norepinephrine deficiencies.
By now, most of us are aware that the gut, brain and body are connected in ways beyond digestion. Just a decade ago, leaky gut – more formally known as intestinal permeability – was dismissed as a “pseudoscientific concept” with no bearing on health or disease. Today, Intestinal permeability is recognized…
Strong motivation is a ubiquitous trait among all health care professionals. Without this internal drive, one would never be able to make the short-term sacrifices required to go through all the education and training necessary to reap the long-term rewards of this field. For many of my peers and me…
Trimethylamine N-Oxide (TMAO) is a metabolite produced by certain gut bacteria during the digestion of nutrients such as choline, phosphatidylcholine and L-carnitine found in red meat, fish and eggs. TMAO has been strongly correlated with cardiovascular disease…
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