Author: Eha Ray
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So, You’re Curious About Internists?
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What exactly is an internist? Despite the confusing name (no, they don’t work with interns), internists are doctors who specialize in internal medicine. In short, they’re experts at diagnosing, treating, and managing a huge range of diseases that affect adults. Think of them as the ultimate go-to for adult healthcare.…
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus
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Overview: HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a disease that affects the body’s immune system and hinders the body’s ability to protect itself from various diseases and infections. If HIV isn’t treated soon enough it can become AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). AIDS is the most advanced version of HIV and typically…
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COVID-19
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Overview COVID-19 (also known simply as coronavirus) is a respiratory disease that is often confused with influenza, promises, or even a cold. COVID mainly attacks our lungs and all aspects of our respiratory system. COVID-19 is spread through an infected person who breathes out droplets of the virus. It can…
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Epidemiologists: Tracking the Trends That Save Lives
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Epidemiologists are public health workers who study how disease and viruses spread within a population. They help to identify the causes of a disease and those who are at the highest risk of contracting the disease. The Job of an Epidemiologist: The typical job task of an epidemiologist is to…
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Clinical Coordinators: The Backbone of Patient Care and Research
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A clinical coordinator is a healthcare professional who manages and organizes the daily activities of various healthcare facilities. Their work is a mix of administration and patient care. Due to the wide range of responsibilities, being a clinical coordinator is a unique position to have. The Tasks of a Clinical…
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“The Path to Oncology: A Career Dedicated to Saving Lives”
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Oncologists are physicians that specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Oncology itself is the study of cancer. There are three types of oncologists: medical, clinical, and surgical. Together all of these roles create a team of doctors who help to treat a patient with cancer. Types of Oncologists…