As protective measures during COVID-19 persist, many students have transitioned to virtual learning. From an increased workload to adapting to new online learning tools, virtual education is adding to the stress caused by isolation, fear, and financial struggles. While the challenges of online learning should be addressed institutionally, there are few things students can doContinueContinue reading “How to Care for Your Mental Health During Remote Learning: A Student’s Advice”
Monthly Archives: November 2020
The Impact of COVID-19 on Elective Procedures in Ontario
Author: Grace Gillis
To safely meet the demand for surgeries during a pandemic, hospitals have implemented policies in mandating masks/face coverings, conducting pre-operation appointments virtually, ensuring only necessary people (i.e. only the patient and medical professionals) are present at the hospital, and extending operating room hours. Needless to say, the cancellation of elective procedures and preservation of essential materials, as a result of the pandemic, will have a lasting impact on Ontario’s healthcare system for several years to come.
The Shocking Truth About “The Father of Gynecology”
Author: Hadeel Alhadi.
“You may have heard of James Marion Sims with the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement, especially since conversations surrounding racism in medicine are coming to light. Let’s take a look at what made him such a controversial figure.”
The End of All-Nighters
Author: Alison MacPhee.
“We all do them, we know they’re outrageous, and we know these eye-bags are our battle scars as students — all-nighters behold! This article will go over the importance of sleep, and tips on what to do beforehand to ensure students can get the most of their resting periods, even on reduced hours.”
COVID-19: Transmission and Operation
Author: Rushil Dua.
“The coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) is a disease that has defined 2020, turning what we had all imagined this year to be on its head. This disease is caused by a virus known as SARS-CoV-2 . While many simply know it to be a virus that is transmitted through air droplets, what exactly does that mean? How is the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus transmitted to the body, and what does it do on a molecular level? To develop a better understanding of the virus, this article will discuss its mode of transmission, structure, and mechanism of action.”
What is Art Therapy?
By: Varsa Murugesu
Hands On Health Magazine 