The Meducator

Issue 23 Contributors

Sat, 04 May 2013 16:57:53 PDT

Dr. Sheila Singh: The Complexity of Brain Tumours

Bernard Ho et al. — Sat, 04 May 2013 16:57:51 PDT

The Meducator recently sat down with Dr. Sheila Singh, Associate Professor and scientist at the Stem Cell and Cancer Research Institute at McMaster University, to discuss her ground-breaking research on brain tumour-initiating cells and her hopes for future generations of scientists. Dr. Singh explained to us how she was able to make her discovery and why the science of tumours is such an intricate one. She also shared her insights about the long road ahead for clinicianscientists and described why students should take their time with their careers.

On Vaccines and Irrationality: Leveraging Emotion for the Greater Good

Mohsin Ali et al. — Sat, 04 May 2013 16:57:49 PDT

Internal Models of Motor Control: Reach Adaptation and Task Autism

Laura Zuccaro — Sat, 04 May 2013 16:57:47 PDT

The internal models theory is one of many hypotheses that aim to explain the mechanism of motor control in humans. The theory proposes that the central nervous system (CNS) forms neural representations of the external world, which are used to predict and adjust movements.^1,2 Internal models have been well-studied, and this paper provides a general insight into the internal models theory before examining how subjects adapt during a reaching task.³ This reaching task, as explained via the internal models theory, will be compared between normal and disease states, specifically autism, a disorder of neural development. Through this comparison, it will be possible to determine how autistic patients differ in their motor abilities.

Solutions for the Speechless: New Directions in Post-Stroke Aphasia Treatment

Alexandra Annibale — Sat, 04 May 2013 16:57:45 PDT

An increasing number of Canadians will be affected by aphasia and other post-stroke communication disorders as the nation’s population continues to age. Recent studies have expressed concern in the face of this reality; the rehabilitative services being provided to post-stroke aphasia patients are often based on correlative evidence, and important quantitative benefits evoked from this form of therapy remain unclear. A new body of research is emerging, and is giving greater consideration to alternative forms of treatment for post-stroke aphasia—including novel therapy techniques and pharmacological interventions. Perhaps the findings of these studies will have an impact on the way Canada administers care to those suffering from this disorder.

Mandatory Flu Vaccines for Health Care Providers: A Step Too Far?

Asha Behdinan et al. — Sat, 04 May 2013 16:57:43 PDT

MedBulletin

Humna Amjad et al. — Sat, 04 May 2013 16:57:40 PDT

Introduction: Issue 23

Lebei Pi et al. — Sat, 04 May 2013 16:57:38 PDT

Issue 23 Table of Contents

Sat, 04 May 2013 16:57:36 PDT

Issue 23 Cover Page

Mark Belan — Sat, 04 May 2013 16:57:34 PDT