Geshini

UofG Bio Med | #BIOM4110 #BIOM4180

[Geshini @GeshiniP]

This study explained how a heart healthy diet mainly consisted of the consumption of whole grains, legumes, fruit and vegetables! Mediterranean and vegetarian diets seem to be greatly associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease! #BIOM4180 https://t.co/xFNojgBYO0

[Geshini @GeshiniP]

It is so important to recognize that living an unhealthy lifestyle and pollution can create significant reproductive adversity in humans! In fact, one book explained an association between penile length and industrial chemicals! Read more at: https://t.co/QcwS4ftvRZ #BIOM4110

[Geshini @GeshiniP]

It's great to know that a study was conducted that showed the COVID vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna are actually very effective in producing antibodies against the virus in lactating and pregnant women! https://t.co/nTrbh5ySEA #BIOM4110

[Geshini @GeshiniP]

I'm sure there are many of us who love to consume red meat. However, this study explained how the consumption of processed meat and red meat was associated with a greater risk of stroke, more specifically, ischemic stroke! #BIOM4180 https://t.co/wX6OHlmgqq

[Geshini @GeshiniP]

Hiccups are such a normal part of life that it is hard to believe that there is such a thing as pathologic, recurrent hiccups. This study explains how a symptom of myocardial ischemia is recurrent hiccups! #BIOM4180 https://t.co/Z9ULm5Jj27

[Geshini @GeshiniP]

Diets with a high saturated and trans fat content are linked with a greater risk of coronary heart disease. This study explained how substituting butter with margarine could be linked to a lower risk of myocardial infarction! #BIOM4180 https://t.co/xiNpbDK83j

[Geshini @GeshiniP]

Did you know some species can reproduce without a mate? This process is called parthenogenesis! The one main problem that seems to be associated with this is the lack of genetic diversity in the population. Read more at the following link! #BIOM4110 🦎https://t.co/rdktpXGKTN

[Geshini @GeshiniP]

In several countries around the world, stroke is one of the main reasons for acquired adult disability! This article discusses important factors regarding rehab after a stroke. Some rehab treatments are bilateral arm training and mirror therapy! #BIOM4180 https://t.co/CCj2EBb0ZD

[Geshini @GeshiniP]

Since we are amidst midterm season, it is important to minimize stress and take time to relax! This study explained how extensive periods of stress can contribute to alterations in cardiac regulation and wall motion abnormalities! #BIOM4180 https://t.co/xaEtZ2yJS5

[Geshini @GeshiniP]

As Dr. MacLusky discussed today, time of menarche in ballet dancers is quite offset! I found this quite interesting and found an article explaining how late menarche was common in ballet dancers with excessive thinness and high activity levels!🩰#BIOM4110 https://t.co/HqF5ZDDcXp

[Geshini @GeshiniP]

Pets really do make our lives better! This study explained how owning a pet resulted in lower blood pressure levels and heart rate in owners! Attached below is a picture of my furry friend Brandy! #BIOM4180 https://t.co/ycouHBPjNK

[Geshini @GeshiniP]

I'm sure we all saw the effect of the devastating Australian wildfires on the news! Turns out it severely impacted koala breeding. Koala's already naturally reproduce slowly and a large portion of remaining koala's were infected by chlamydia!🐨#BIOM4110 https://t.co/FZBqIPZs6e

[Geshini @GeshiniP]

Attention all gamers! Did you know video game usage was associated with cardiovascular effects in adolescents? This study demonstrated a prominent increase in systolic BP, diastolic BP and HR in those playing video games! #BIOM4180 https://t.co/ZoBV8wqUql

[Geshini @GeshiniP]

This study demonstrated an association between
reproductive health and cardiovascular disease development in women. Issues such such as adverse pregnancy outcomes have been linked to vascular changes and endothelial dysfunction! https://t.co/n4lR3tR8Cr #BIOM4110 #BIOM4180

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[Geshini @GeshiniP]

Many of us are already probably under a lot of stress and anxiety during the current lockdown state. In fact, experts have claimed that women on their period through the COVID pandemic have endured havoc to their menstrual cycles! #BIOM4110 https://t.co/VIF2qcj1Ly

[Geshini @GeshiniP]

For a long time, heart transplant donors were the main option for late stage heart-failure patients. Several scientists are now taking advantage of 3D-printing to improve such situations and remake perfusable cardiac patches and human hearts! 🫀#BIOM4180 https://t.co/OYDqgFX2qf

[Geshini @GeshiniP]

Calling all green tea lovers! This study demonstrated that there was a strong association between the consumption of green tea and lower risks of myocardial infarction, intracerebral hemorrhage, CVD, cerebral infarction and stroke! 🍵#biom4180 https://t.co/hi0Q4G8OFR

[Geshini @GeshiniP]

This was definitely a neat read being a passionate horse lover and learning about how the warm weather this past summer impacted equine breeding depending on the certain breeds of horses! 🐴#BIOM4110 https://t.co/iTFJkDXWSY

[Geshini @GeshiniP]

I'm sure we all remember the stars of the Toronto zoo a couple years back: the adorable giant panda bears! This article explains how difficult it is for panda bears to reproduce and the difficulty of breeding during the pandemic! #BIOM4110 https://t.co/qmOYpPWJgc