Posts by H-STAT Georgia
Heart Attacks Health Tips in Younger Guyanese: A Dangerous and Growing Trend
By: Dr. Tariq Jagnarine Why are more people in their 30s and 40s suffering heart attacks, and how can they be prevented? Understanding a Heart Attack A heart attack (myocardial infarction) occurs when blood flow to part of the heart is suddenly blocked, usually by a clot forming in a blood vessel that supplies the…
Read MoreStroke Health Tips in Guyana: When Every Minute Counts
By: Dr. Tariq Jagnarine Understanding Stroke A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain is suddenly interrupted. This can occur when a clot blocks a blood vessel or when a blood vessel bursts. When the brain is deprived of oxygen and nutrients, brain cells begin to die within minutes. The damage caused by a…
Read MoreThe Impact of COVID-19 on Students in the Medical Field
By: Anjali Patel The outbreak of COVID-19 changed the “normal” for nearly everyone. As an undergraduate student on a premed track, I believe it has especially affected medical and premedical students—from education and clinical experiences to mental health. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Early in the pandemic, schools nationwide were forced to transition classes and clinical rotations…
Read MoreStudents as Leaders in Health Advocacy
By: Nicholas Wilson and Ramya Ginjupalli “Health advocacy work is long-term, and I’m not sure students are able to sustain this work.” “Effective advocacy requires experience and decades of training. I don’t think students still in training can make that much of a difference.” These are just a few of the comments we have overheard…
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