Types of Freckles

Types of Freckles

Many of us have small spots on our skin that can range in size and color. They may even darken or stand out more after being in the sun for a while. These spots are called freckles and in most cases are harmless. In this snippet we will go over what exactly freckles are and […]Beitrag lesen

Types of Mastectomy

Types of Mastectomy

A mastectomy is a procedure or surgery where the breast or breasts are removed. This may sometimes include others tissues as well such as lymph nodes that are near the breast tissue. The procedure is most often carried out to treat breast cancer, or prevent cancer in women who are at high risk for it. […]Beitrag lesen

Fungi & Humans

Fungi & Humans

A fungus is a eukaryotic organism that belongs to the kingdom Fungi. Fungi include yeasts, moulds, mildews and mushrooms. Recently, the fungus Ophiocordyceps unilateralis has become a popular topic of discussion. This so-called “zombie fungus” infects and controls the behaviour of ants. The “zombie” ants carry out behaviours that aid in spreading the spores of […]Beitrag lesen

The first year of the female model: where are we now?

Reflection As International Women’s Day is celebrated this month, we thought it was the perfect time to reflect on the impact that the release of the female model has had so far, and if one year later we are on the right track to hit our goals that we had set before the release. When […]Beitrag lesen

How skin conditions appear on different skin tones

How skin conditions appear on different skin tones

Medical professionals who have not been trained to know what symptoms of diseases or chronic conditions of the skin look like on various skin tones are more likely to misdiagnose their patients of color. Here we will lay out some of the different ways skin conditions present themselves between differing skin tones. Beitrag lesen

Understanding Tetralogy of Fallot

Understanding Tetralogy of Fallot

Tetralogy of Fallot is a rare congenital disorder that affects the structure of the heart. It is most commonly diagnosed in babies and infants or even prenatally. It consists of a combination of four heart defects.Beitrag lesen

The Vertebral Column

The vertebral column is made up of 33 individual bones stacked on top of each other. They form a curved bony structure along the length of the back. The vertebral column is important for the protection of the spinal cord that runs within the vertebrae. It is also involved in supporting and allowing movement of the body. Beitrag lesen

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month 2022

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month 2022

November marks the start of pancreatic cancer awareness month. According to the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research, “Pancreatic cancer has the highest mortality rate of all major cancers. It is currently the 3rd leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States after lung and colon.” Beitrag lesen

Complete Anatomy Diversity Statement

Complete Anatomy Diversity Statement

Wir von Complete Anatomy möchten Studierenden dabei helfen, sich besser auf die medizinische Praxis in der realen Welt vorzubereiten. Sie selbst entscheiden, wie Ihre Anatomie-Reise beginnt, indem Sie Ihren anatomischen Charakter mit Complete Anatomy 2023 personalisieren. Beitrag lesen