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The Only Guide to MUN

The KEY to SUCCESS is to believe in yourself.  "You'll never win", "Are you seriously wasting your weekend for a simulation model?", "There are many better and more confident delegates" ...     If you ever feel discouraged from doing something, remember that the biggest failure you might experience is the failure to follow through on your dreams and aspirations. As a new blog writer in EstheraSTEM, I want to start my wonderful journey writing about something I am truly passionate about. Well, MUN is just that, having won 3 conferences back to back. Safe to say I have mastered it to the TEA!! But again, no one is perfect, and everything in life is a journey filled with ups and downs.     So, in this article, I'll be discussing what an MUN conference is, or any other simulation model, how to prepare, what tips I give to my delegates as the youngest advisor in my high school, and more. Not forgetting to explain every technical terminology or phrase I...

Radiography in my POV

Today is  November 8, 2025, and I'm going to take your through a Radiographical POV (yh, mine as an anatomy student!) P.S: This year 2025 global theme is  "Empowering Healthcare through Imaging Excellence! To start with, ​In our anatomy studies, we spend hours learning, visualizing, drawing diagrams and memorizing the location, functions and relationships of each and every structure of the human body .  But how do we move from theoretical understanding to certainty in the clinical world? ​It’s simple: In healthcare, guessing is risky and assumptions are dangerous, so we rely on visual confirmation. ​And that's where Radiography steps in. 🔍 What is Radiography? Radiography is defined as a diagnostic imaging technique that utilizes X-rays to visualize structures within the body, aiding in the identification of conditions. (Source: ScienceDirect) Yes, we learn about fractures, dislocations, pneumonia, abdominal obstructions and so much more in class… but radiographs show u...

Hepatitis: Everything You need to Know about this disease

This blog is written in honor of world hepatitis day and all patients who once suffered it or currently suffering from it. What is Hepatitis?    Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver which results from various infectious diseases and non infectious ones. This leads to a variety of health problems, some of which can be fatal. Types of Hepatitis Autoimmune hepatitis. Hepatitis A. Hepatitis B. Hepatitis C. Hepatitis D. Hepatitis E. Neonatal hepatitis. These types of hepatitis are categorized into two groups. Viral hepatitis & Non viral hepatitis . VIRAL HEPATITIS includes: Hepatitis: A, B, C, D, and E (caused by a virus) NON VIRAL HEPATITIS includes: There are 3 types of non-viral hepatitis: Toxic hepatitis is caused by chemicals, drugs (prescription and over-the-counter) and nutritional supplements. VIRAL HEPATITIS: Causes & Mode of Transmission • Hepatitis A    Hepatitis A is caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV) and is primarily transmitted via consumptio...