The Truth About Medical Marijuana: History, Uses, and Prospection

The Truth About Medical Marijuana: History, Uses, and Prospection

Maheen Mohammad, Kashfia Haque, & Mishah Jahangir

The field of medicine is constantly changing, and the statistics used for analysis may be outdated. Even Columbia Care, New York’s first marijuana dispensary, has only been open for under a year. With greater usage comes greater, newer data, allowing for improvement and modifications upon therapeutic techniques. It is evident that marijuana therapy has its medical benefits, and with further research and greater patient numbers it may prove to be one of this decade’s most important medical advancements.

Osteoporotic Fractures: Which Procedure is Right for You?

Osteoporotic Fractures: Which Procedure is Right for You?

Maheen Mohammad & Heathpaul Singh

Are you or a loved one at risk of osteoporosis? If so, you may already know that this disease causes bones to become fragile, putting people at risk for fractures around the body. Spinal fractures and pelvic insufficiency fractures are two common, potentially debilitating outcomes of osteoporosis. For those with these conditions, effective treatment is necessary not only to subdue the effects osteoporosis, but also to alleviate chronic pain. 

The Epidemeology of Pain

The Epidemeology of Pain

Maheen Mohammad

All of us know too well what it feels like to be in pain. Whether it’s the sharp yet fleeting pain of an injection or the constant dull grinding of joint pain, every one of us has experienced pain at some point in our lives. But though we can all sympathize with those among us who are in pain, it is hard to quantify what they are experiencing — even for doctors and medical experts.

The (Modern) Doctor's Dilemma

The (Modern) Doctor's Dilemma

Min Oh

This article explores flaws in the modern patient-physician dynamic, uncovering fundamental flaws in both sides of the relationship and suggesting subtle changes that would bring new life to the term “patient-centered care.”

Pain: Is it physical or is it all in your head?

Pain: Is it physical or is it all in your head?

Tazin Banu

Pain and stress are inevitable aspects of our everyday lives. The source of these discomforts stem from a myriad of locations, whether it is a fall on the stairs or the thought of an impending deadline. The solution to pain management is just as varied, and facilities such as Shift Integrative Medicine incorporate many aspects of healing to provide people with a rehabilitation regimen that is designed personally for each individual.