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Pathology

Painful Pebbles: The Anatomy and Pathology of Kidney Stones

Posted on 9/14/17 by Marian Siljeholm

Those who haven’t suffered a kidney malady are officially banned from casting the first stones regarding this blog post (pun always intended). I’ve never had kidney stones, however, I did have a kidney infection. While I’m aware that the two are ...

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Pathology

Atherosclerosis: The Anatomy and Physiology of a (Silent) Killer

9/1/17 by Marian Siljeholm

When I was six I tried to flush my stuffed animal cat down the toilet. Her name was Boots, and she was all black except for her white paws (hence the ...

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The Anatomy and Physiology of GERD: The Pain That Keeps Coming Up

8/30/17 by Madison Oppenheim

Image captured from Physiology Animations. I am an ardent lover of Italian food, especially everyone's favorite meal: pizza. I wouldn't say I'm a ...

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Bursitis: The Fallen Heroes of Joint Mobility

8/24/17 by Marian Siljeholm

Like being able to move? Me too. Mostly from the couch to the fridge and back. Kidding. Sort of. Regardless of the degree of shame associated with ...

Pathology

Hold on to Your Tibias: The Anatomy and Causes of Shin Splints

8/3/17 by Marian Siljeholm

At this point you might be sick of hearing about my days on the basketball court (ok, 50/50 on the court and the bench), but I’ve got one more tragic ...

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Stop Making a Racquet: A Look at Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)

7/27/17 by Madison Oppenheim

Not all of us can be Serena Williams. That's what I told myself after my first tennis match, on the drive to McDonald's for consolation ice cream. ...

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A Tale of Kittens and Ballers: The Anatomy and Pathology of ACL Tears

7/18/17 by Marian Siljeholm

If you’ve never had a cat or a best friend or roommate with one, you might not like cats. They possess a quiet affection and loyalty that I often ...

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Run With This: Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology of Plantar Fasciitis

6/30/17 by Marian Siljeholm

A few months ago I took up running, which, if you don’t know me, might not sound all that exciting. If you do, it might sound like the first sign of ...