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Continue reading →: Could Vitamin D Help Slow Cervical Cancer?
By Frances Schnell Cervical cancer remains a major global health concern, especially in regions with limited access to HPV vaccination and routine screening. It’s the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide and is responsible for more than 300,000 deaths each year. While we know that persistent infection with high-risk…
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Continue reading →: Beyond the Lab: How SATVI Taught Me the True Meaning of Healthcare
By Candice Watkins I never had a clear reason for going into healthcare. I kind of woke up one day and thought, I guess I enjoy biology class so why not? Whenever someone asked for my motivation, I gave the standard response: to help people. While that remains true, my…
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Continue reading →: Menstrual Cups as a Public Health Intervention: Reducing Bacterial Vaginosis, STIs, and Supporting Vaginal Health in Low-Income Settings
By Candice Watkins For many girls around the world, periods don’t just bring cramps, they bring missed school, stigma, and serious health risks. In low-income countries, there is a massive lack of adequate access to affordable menstrual hygiene products. In desperate situations, some girls reuse pads for days, or even…
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Continue reading →: TRANSITION FROM HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT TO BIOINFORMATICS
By Thobeka Makoaqa My academic journey from Lesotho to Cape Town has been a transformative experience, marked by both challenges and growth. I began with an Honors degree in Health Information Management, drawn to the intersection of healthcare and data. While I found the field rewarding, I soon realized the…
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Continue reading →: A NEW HOPE AGAINST GASTRIC CANCER: HOW CC48 TARGETS DRUG RESISTANCE
By Thobeka Makoaqa Gastric cancer remains one of the deadliest cancers globally, particularly in its advanced stages where treatment options are limited. Chemotherapy with paclitaxel (PTX) is common, but its effectiveness is often short-lived due to resistance that renders cancer cells unresponsive. However, a promising new development may shift this…
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Continue reading →: Who Is Not Included in Cancer Treatment That Could Save Lives?
By Hannah-Simone Lubbe Picture a room filled with people who have breast cancer. The same medication, tamoxifen, a life-saving treatment for hormone-positive breast cancer, has been administered to each of them. Now consider that the medicine may not function at all or may not work as well for some of…
