Brooklyn defense attorney David Zevin almost made legal history last month by attempting to submit functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) data as evidence that a key witness was telling the truth. Zevin was defending Cynette Wilson, who claimed that the temping agency she had worked for stopped giving her work following her complaint of sexual harassment.…
The reason I chose to do Bedford, Texas as my home town history project is because I have always known what town I was born in, but never really knew anything about it.…
The neurosurgeon, Dr. Dick Young, wrote: "Peter Kaminski impressed me with outstanding clinical abilities, but even more so, with a sincere and dedicated approach to his work."…
As a student at Fortis Institute and as an Intern at the North Belt Medical Clinic, I have gained a strong background in biological, health, physiological and behavioral sciences. Hopefully want I learn and the hand training I received will help me threw my life. Having to do the following was a challenge but I had over came it…
The field of neurosurgery is one of constant learning. These well-trained doctors are never reach a finite amount of knowledge required to obtain or stay with this career.…
Sleep apnoea is a disruptive disorder affecting a patient’s airway during sleep. Common causes of sleep apnoea can include an overweight patient, aging, large tonsils or the shape/size of facial bones and muscles.…
Weill Cornell Medical College is known for its innovators who have brought to life cutting-edge tests and procedures like Dr. Papanicolaou’s Pap Smear that revolutionized the early detection and prevention of cervical cancer and Dr. Schiff’s “deep brain stimulation” therapy for patients in minimally conscious state. I believe that Weill Cornell's dedication to collaboration and teamwork has led to a legacy of excellence and I would be honored for the opportunity to learn and grow as an aspiring physician-scientist in this environment. I am interested in participating in the small group Problem-Based Learning sessions in the curriculum that facilitate communication, knowledge sharing and learning among peers. Moreover, the many research opportunities within the Weill Cornell/Rockefeller/Sloan-Kettering Tri-Institutional MD PhD Program and its affiliation with neighboring hospitals excites me.…
“The Sleep” by Caitlin Horrocks basically tell you about the people in the small town of Bounty. Protagonist Albert Rasmussen wife was killed by a drunk driver on an icy road. In this town the people looked up to Albert Rasmussen because he was smart and decided to stay in Bounty after graduation. Albert had gathered the whole town over in his family room to have a discussion. This discussion took place “…before the cameras, before the sleep, before the outsiders, and the plan sounded as strange to us as it would to anybody” (Horrocks 104). This literally means that they didn’t have anything much technology and before they actually decided to sleep. In this short story “The Sleep” sleep is a symbol to many things such as hibernation, separation, death.…
After recording my sleep for a whole week I came to some realizations that I should probably go to bed a little earlier. Though in an regular week, full of classes, exams, and other events I was able to average a little under 8 hours. There were nights that I was only able to squeeze in a little under 6 hours. I was able to go home that weekend, so you can see that I obviously sleep better there than I do in my dorm bed, I was able to catch up on sleep and get way over the recommended amounts. I do think that I get a decent amount of sleep when you average it out, but when you start to look at it separately the nights that I was only allowed 5 or so hours were really rough days for me.…
Graf WD., Nagel SK., Epstien LG., Miller G., Nass R., Larriveiere D., (2013). Neuroenhancement: ethical, legal, social, and neurodevelopmental implications. Yale School of Medicine,. Retrieved from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23486879…
When I was little it was very hard for my parents to get me to read, I hated it with all my heart until I entered the 3rd grade and found a book on mummification. The only things I remember about this book is that the Egyptians removed the brain by pulling pieces of it out through the nose until the cranium was empty. I thought that was the coolest thing in the world and my love for all things brain developed. I didn’t acknowledge that my love for playing doctor and my love for the brain could be a career. I didn’t know that becoming a neurosurgeon was a possibility. To successfully achieve my new goal of becoming a neurosurgeon, I need to know everything there is to know about the job, how to get the best education to prepare myself, and…
I began spending much of my free time reading up on the latest advancements in medical research. The subject matter engendered a level of excitement that I did not experience in the work related to my current career. My enthusiasm for the material, in combination with the experiences from my upbringing, prompted me to enroll in undergraduate biology and chemistry courses. These studies led me to the realization that I wanted to pursue a career that would allow me to combine my commitment to science with my desire to make an impact in the field of medicine. I have decided to move forward with applying for a master’s degree in cell and molecular biology at San Diego State University (SDSU) in order to facilitate a career change to medical…
We can define sleep as a period of rest and we can define immediate memory as an organism's ability to store, retain, and subsequently retrieve information. Therefore if the organism rests for a period of time the ability to store, retain and retrieve information will be improved. This study will focus on how sleeping a minimum of 7 hours a day will reflect a notorious improvement in memory. We will also be able to compare if women have better memory than men, if there is a significant difference between these two groups; age will also be compared, we will be able to see if younger people are able to have a better memory than older people. This study will also help us understand the importance of resting on daily bases so we can have a good performance in our daily activities.…
What is sleep deprivation? Sleep deprivation is when a person does not get enough sleep. It mostly happens with teenagers. But there are also some adults who do not sleep enough either. It happens because of overthinking. It happens also if a person has a health problem that prevents him from getting enough sleep or cause poor quality of sleep. Each person should sleep between seven and eight hours per night. Sleeping is one of the most important human needs. It is exactly like eating, breathing, and drinking. Sleeping is a part that completes humans’ good health. People who do not have enough sleep may be affected in their relationships, in their health, and their creativity. People who get enough sleep do not have the need to nap.…
Prepared with the tools needed to succeed in college life, I stand resolute in knowing I have the wherewithal to oppugn what future adversities will come. Prepared to take a leadership role at my new university, I am ready to lead students and share my story, to help all along the way. I have set a long term goal of becoming a neurosurgeon, such that one day I can contribute to finding a cure for the migraines that affect 36 million Americans, which not only slow me down, but also impedes the person I admire most of all, my…