Dysmenorrhea, aka period pains or menstrual cramps, is a condition that has been noted for centuries. It was a largely taboo subject and has had some questionable cures throughout the years.READ POST
Shedding light on PMS
Paranasal sinuses
Why is the air you breathe out warm and humid? Why does your skull not drag you down, despite it being a third of your body weight? Well, it’s partly due to the 4 paired air-filled pockets located in the skull, known as the paranasal sinuses.READ POST
Webinar: Distance learning with Kate Havens
This week we were joined by special guest Dr. Kate Havens of the University of Southern California. Distance learning is something Dr. Havens is extremely proficient in, and something that she has championed with at the university.READ POST
Demystifying snoring
Snoring is common but despite popular opinion it is not normal.READ POST
The facts about headaches
Headaches have been a common complaint for thousands of years. The Egyptians often employed unusual techniques to help relieve pain such as, applying warm goat droppings or fried fish to the area of pain!READ POST
Anatomy Dissected: CNVIII (vestibulocochlear nerve)
Welcome back to a brand new episode of Anatomy Dissected! This week, we look at the vestibulocochlear nerve, which contributes to the sensation of hearing.READ POST
Refractive errors of the eye
If you find yourself squinting in order to see objects far away in the distance, this is possibly a refractive error in your eyes. Refractive errors are surprisingly common, affecting a considerable amount of the population, so let’s take a closer look. ?READ POST
Palpating the abdomen
In one of our previous anatomy snippets, we explored the anatomical divisions of the abdomen and how it can be used as a guide to accurately diagnose a patient’s clinical condition. READ POST
Sneak peek from our Head & Neck update: The ethmoid bone
The ethmoid is an irregular, air filled bone located in the middle of the face between the eyes. It’s a complex looking bone with many intricate features. So why would a bone in the skull evolve such a complex shape?READ POST
Sneak preview of the inner-ear
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is best known as the author of, ‘Sherlock Holmes.’ ?️ READ POST
