Meharry Medical College

Marijuana, also known as cannabis, is a psychoactive drug extracted and then created from the Cannabis plant intended for medical or recreational use. The main psychoactive part of cannabis is a compound called tetrahydrocannabinol; which is one of 483 known compounds in the plant, including at least 65 other cannabinoids. Marijuana can be ingested or used through smoking, vaporizing, being put inside of food, or can be extracted as an oil. The legality of marijuana can vary from country to…

enhance the mission and success of Haitian Educational Initiatives. In my role as President of the Development Fund for Western Connecticut Health Network, I led the development and fundraising activities for two hospital foundations. At New York Medical College, I served in several increasingly responsible positions for more than 20 years, including Vice President for University Development, Vice President for Planning and Institutional Research and Director of the Institute for International…

cannabis is not physically addictive. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a disease that turns the immune system against the body’s own brain and spinal cord which results in disconnect throughout the body. MS is one condition that shows promise of the medical implication of cannabis to treat neurodegeneration, neuroinflammation, and overall protection of the central nervous system from demyelination of neurons (Baker, D., Jackson, S. J., & Pryce, G., 2007). As stated by Zajicek and Apostu, “Other…

over the animals, so when animals are being used for research we are following God’s command to use the animals for our betterment. When we look at animal research as a way to better our fellow mankind I believe that God blesses us with answers to medical…

Texas Supreme Court is now discussing whether or not pet owners are entitled to emotional damages when their pets are injured or killed in the care of a veterinarian or groomer.” From the article Mediation for medical malpractice actions author Maria Russo says: “An important problem with medical malpractice litigation is the manner in which malpractice claims are resolved. The importance of mediation for veterinarian’s civil liability will be evaluated.” She also states that: “Veterinarians…

On October 30, 2009, a man was admitted to a Michigan emergency room complaining of pain and numbness in the left hand and arm and pain in the upper back and neck, which had persisted for 10 days. The back pain had improved after chiropractic intervention, but the numbness was getting progressively worse. The right arm showed normal mobility, but the patient was unable to lift the left arm even a couple of inches. A CBC and routine chemistry panel were performed and were normal other than an…

Some examples are communication skills, interpersibal skills, collaborative skills, medical skills and patient. Having at least some command over communication is an essential skill for almost any professional, but even more so for the oncologist. In fact, a study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology found that oncologists are often…

The Medical Service Corps’ mission statement is “to actively support Navy Medicine’s readiness and health benefits missions with a community of active duty and reserve component professionals.” This is a mission statement I am passionate about, and I am confident my personal and professional experiences both within and outside of the Navy would contribute towards the Medical Service Corps’ ultimate goals. I have always possessed a strong desire to make an impact within the medical field. Prior…

hip; she is feeling that these medical conditions are preventing her from living a normal life at home. This, in turn, is preventing her from returning to work, after her conditions began in March 2010, even though no physician has imposed or placed her off from work. She feels that primary barrier preventing her from returning to work is her overall condition of having been diagnosed with AVM Type A Aortic Dissection in Marfan Syndrome. She seems her overall medical condition cognitively has…

Unfortunately there has not been a specific test, or even a trial period, for definitive diagnosis of ALS. The only way to diagnose a series of physical neurological examinations and tests are to test them in many ways, which are actually intended to reject the assumption of a person with similar illnesses. There are many other illnesses that have symptoms like Alzheimer's disease (Steinberg et al. 2012). To diagnose ALS, a neurologist performs an electromyogram test. This test is used to…