One of the four major ligaments in the knee, the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) prevents excessive forward movement and rotation of the tibia relative to the femur. Injuries to the ligament typically occur due to […]
Chief among issues in modern society is the aging population – one that presents a fundamental effect on societal sustainability. This video examines topics such as the unique care required for the changing population, and […]
Avijit Mallick is a PhD student in Dr. Bhagwarti Gupta’s Lab at McMaster University. He has recently published a study on PRY-1/AXIN signalling in the regulation of lipid metabolism, and its implications on a concurrent […]
This video examines how the impact of hurricanes extend beyond structural damage to properties, towns, and cities –and into short and long-term health fallout. An exploration of the research evidence reveals what kinds of fallouts […]
Breakthrough Flukes is a Meducator video series chronicling important medical breakthroughs. This episode tells the story of Dr. Arthur Voorhees, and how he revolutionized the surgery of abdominal aortic aneurysms. — — — Narration – […]
This video highlights a unique issue that is slowly becoming a worldwide issue: the issue of the increasing prevalence of eye diseases and the anticipated shortages in those who are able to treat them. The […]
Written by Kevin Zhao, Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) Class of 2021, Biomedical Sciences Specialization, McMaster University The role of the physician as the authoritative, primary care deliverer has become such a fixture that […]
Written by Sarah Asbury, Biochemistry Class of 2019, McMaster University When scientists discovered how to reprogram skin cells into neurons, research on neurological disorders broadened. Disorders of the brain have been historically difficult to […]
Dr. Deborah Slobada is an Associated Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences at McMaster University. Dedicated to improving maternal and child health, she explores the relationship between prenatal risk factors, such as […]
Access Full Text ABSTRACT Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), a procedure involving the transfer of stool from healthy donors to patients, has demonstrated success in re-establishing gut microbiota homeostasis and facilitating the recovery of metabolic and […]
Access Full Text ABSTRACT Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen associated with a variety of life-threatening diseases. Infections caused by P. aeruginosa can be nearly untreatable because of its multidrug-resistance. One of the characteristics of […]
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