/oss/taxonomy/term/2522/all en /oss/article/student-contributors/dos-and-donts-burn-first-aid <p>Burns, injuries to the skin caused by heat, radiation, electricity, friction, or chemicals, are among the most common and painful injuries. Throughout history, a variety of unusual and sometimes bizarre treatments have been used for burns. One of the earliest documented treatments comes from ancient Egypt, recorded in the Ebers Papyrus around 1500 B.C.</p> Fri, 12 Jul 2024 17:29:03 +0000 Hosna Akhgary 10001 at /oss /oss/article/medical-you-asked/what-are-icepacks-made <p>With summer weather arriving in a blaze of glory, your trusty ice packs might start getting more use. Whether for keeping food and drinks cool, icing injuries, or relieving the discomfort of a sunburn, ice packs have a multitude of uses at home, never mind elsewhere, where they’re vital for keeping medications, chemicals, and other spoilable items safe. But what’s inside that trusty, usually blue, often rectangular, object?</p> Fri, 23 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 Ada McVean M.Sc. 9550 at /oss /oss/article/medical-did-you-know/professor-popsicles-physiological-proof <p>Growing up with cold Canadian winters means that we get to enjoy tobogganing, skiing, and other snowy activities. It also means that from a young age, we’re warned of the dangers of getting <i>too</i> cold.</p> Fri, 17 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000 Cat Wang, B.Sc. 9396 at /oss /oss/article/medical-general-science/do-i-tilt-my-head-forwards-or-tilt-my-head-back <p>In Netflix’s Stranger Things, <a href="https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/How-Millie-Bobby-Brown-Makes-Nose-Bleed-Stranger-Things-01.jpg?quality=86&strip=all">Eleven</a> develops a nosebleed whenever she harnesses her telekinetic powers. From crumpling a coke can to committing murder — the more exertion her psychokinesis requires, the more likely we will see her nose bleed. For us regular folk, nosebleeds are more likely the cause of trauma, dryness, or allergies.</p> Fri, 30 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000 Cat Wang, B.Sc. 9250 at /oss /oss/article/medical-did-you-know/jansporting-when-it-saves-lives-and-when-it-doesnt <p>Back to school season usually evokes the image of new supplies — coloured highlighters, clean lab coats and lined paper, all packed nicely into students’ backpacks. On university campuses, however, backpacks may play another role. It has become increasingly popular to use backpacks as a first aid tool when it comes to alcohol intoxication.</p> Fri, 23 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000 Cat Wang, B.Sc. 9241 at /oss