Author: Juliane Feliciano. “With music therapy becoming an increasingly known method for improving health outcomes for patients of various physical and mental ailments, the hope for the future is to explore the full potential of sound and its benefits, and see how music can truly be medicine.”
Monthly Archives: September 2020
A Conversation with Dr. Tsang
Author: Janna Radi.
“Dr. Tsang highlighted his view of training of the mind over training of the skills”
Chicken Soup
Author: Farah Farhat. “There’s always the good, the bad, and the ugly in every approach we take in healthcare and medicine, but don’t you ever wonder what life would have been like if we just stuck to chamomile tea and our grandmas’ miraculous chicken soup?”
Diagnosing Skin Conditions in BIPOC Populations in the COVID-19 Era
Author: Varsa Murugesu
Admissions Stories: Delving Into An Occupational Therapy School Admissions Journey
Author: Rahat Sheikh.
“Sarina Chu is a University of Ottawa student starting her Masters in Occupational Therapy in the fall 2020 semester. Sarina has always had an avid interest in the visual arts, badminton, bullet journaling, and hanging out with her pet (and best friend) Gizmo. She presents her experiences and tips for future students considering the career as she moves forth with her own goal to become an occupational therapist.”
Understanding Internet Gaming Disorder
Author: Rhea Verma.
“There have been hundreds of international studies on the impacts of videogames on human psychology and wellbeing. In this article, let’s break down some statistics and findings from such studies, and educate ourselves on what IGD really is.”
The Relationship Between Empathy and Burnout in Physicians and Medical Students
Author: Hadeel Alhadi
COVID-19 Antibodies and Immunity
Author: Alison MacPhee.
“With the COVID-19 curve starting to flatten, and more people recovering from the virus, many are wondering what that means for the future. Does having had the virus protect you from future infections? This article discusses the concept of herd immunity and vaccines in relation to the information we know so far about SARS-CoV-2 antibodies.”
Hands On Health Magazine 