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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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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

Lymphatic Filariasis: Can we eradicate this disease?

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

What are the main uses of radiation in medicine?

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

How has the human diet changed over the course of history?

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.

COVID-19 in Yemen: A humanitarian disaster

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.

How can the AIDS epidemic in South Africa be solved?

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.

Music Therapy: How will it be affected by the pandemic?

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...

Prion diseases: Will we ever find a cure?

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...

Phage therapy: An alternative to antibiotics?

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...

Antibiotics: Why are we running out of them?

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...

Telehealth: A 'new normal' after COVID-19?

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

The Epstein-Barr Virus: From mono to cancer

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

The Epstein-Barr Virus: A perfect virus?

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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