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My name is Neil and I am currently studying Maths, Further Maths, Biology and Chemistry for my A-Levels.
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I launched this blog on my 17th birthday so that I can explore my passion for science and medicine related topics while simultaneously sharing any information I uncover with you. As such, each week I publish analytical posts on a wide variety of topics. Subscribe to receive a new article each week!
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Neil Sardesai
Sep 5, 20207 min read
Should vaccination be compulsory?
One of the main reasons for making vaccines mandatory is that it ensures that a very large proportion of the population is vaccinated. This
Neil Sardesai
Aug 29, 20205 min read
Lymphatic Filariasis: Can we eradicate this disease?
Lymphatic filariasis is a painful, tropical disease which affects the lymphatic system. This causes the severe enlargements of parts of the
Neil Sardesai
Aug 22, 20205 min read
What are the main uses of radiation in medicine?
The discovery of radiation dates back to around 1895 when Wilhelm Roentgen was able to use electromagnetic radiation to create images of...
Neil Sardesai
Aug 14, 20206 min read
Concussion explained
A concussion is a temporary, traumatic brain injury which occurs after an impact to the head (such as bumping the head against something or
Neil Sardesai
Aug 8, 20204 min read
Sleeping pills: Placebo, harm or cure?
nsomnia can also be cured using pharmaceutical means. In general, prescription sleeping pills work by acting on receptors in the brain...
Neil Sardesai
Aug 1, 20205 min read
A summary of sleep
Sleep is incredibly important for the human body. It is essential for forming and maintaining pathways in the brain, creating new memories a
Neil Sardesai
Jul 25, 20205 min read
Should asbestos be banned worldwide?
Asbestos is a group of six naturally occurring, silicate minerals which are still used today in many countries as an insulating material in
Neil Sardesai
Jul 17, 20205 min read
How has the human diet changed over the course of history?
Over the last 3 million years our species, homo sapiens sapiens, has evolved to become a distinct species of the hominid family. During this
Neil Sardesai
Jul 11, 20207 min read
Common cold vs flu vs COVID-19
The common cold, the flu and COVID-19 are all illnesses caused by viruses, which affect the respiratory system.
Neil Sardesai
Jul 4, 20205 min read
COVID-19 in Yemen: A humanitarian disaster
For the past six years, the people of Yemen have been locked in a brutal civil war which has killed over 100,000 people.
Neil Sardesai
Jun 27, 20207 min read
How can the AIDS epidemic in South Africa be solved?
AIDS stands for 'acquired immune deficiency syndrome' and is the name given to a disease which occurs in humans following infection by HIV.
Neil Sardesai
Jun 20, 20204 min read
Music Therapy: How will it be affected by the pandemic?
For hundreds of years, music has been an intrinsic part of human culture and our identity. While the types of music we play have changed...
Neil Sardesai
Jun 13, 20205 min read
Prion diseases: Will we ever find a cure?
When prions build up in the brain, they cause other proteins in the brain to misfold and become prions as well, causing the exponential grow
Neil Sardesai
Jun 6, 20205 min read
Nanomedicine: A new frontier?
Due to recent advancements in microscope technology, over the last few decades, we have gained a much better appreciation about how...
Neil Sardesai
May 30, 20204 min read
Phage therapy: An alternative to antibiotics?
Bacteriophages are a type of tiny virus that can infect bacteria. They do this by attaching themselves to a receptor on the bacteria...
Neil Sardesai
May 23, 20205 min read
Antibiotics: Why are we running out of them?
For the last several decades, antibiotics have been crucial in treating bacterial infections, however, due to antibiotic overuse and the...
Neil Sardesai
May 16, 20204 min read
Telehealth: A 'new normal' after COVID-19?
According to the NHS, telehealth is defined as 'using technology to enable healthcare professionals to remotely monitor data on certain aspe
Neil Sardesai
May 9, 20204 min read
The Epstein-Barr Virus: From mono to cancer
The most well known of the diseases caused by the infection of the Epstein-Barr virus is mono. Mono, short for mononucleosis, is a viral
Neil Sardesai
May 2, 20205 min read
The Epstein-Barr Virus: A perfect virus?
Sometimes referred to as the 'perfect virus', the Epstein-Barr Virus is a member of the herpes virus family and is one of the most common vi
Neil Sardesai
Apr 25, 20205 min read
Polio: When will it be eradicated?
Poliomyelitis, also know as polio, is a serious viral infection caused by the poliovirus, which most commonly infects children under the age
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