The Cover Illustrations are Original Paintings by Karen Bleich. They are representitive of the article “Pitch-count and it’s Effects on Shoulder Injuries. How to Keep a Pitcher Healthy”
Editors-in-Chief
Justin Konig
Daniel Zelefsky
Associate editors
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Dini Ezagui
Hinda Klass
Steven Lorber
Alexander Malek
Mark Professorske
David Rotbalt
Rivka Schreier
Isaac Traube
Art Editor
Karen Bleich
Layout Editor
Simcha Cohen
Layout Advisor Antony O’Hara MFA
Charter Editors
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Michell Gorden-Grunin
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Robert S. Bressler Ph.D.
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Table of Contents
The Science Journal Spring 2015
Treating Acute Migraines: Triptans vs. Antiemetics - Samuel Reisman
Vigorous Exercise Effect on Cardiovascular Health - Aryeh Mahana
Short-term Effects on the Fetus and Long-term Outcome on Children Exposed to Maternal Chemotherapy - Yocheved Kramer
Is Proton Beam Therapy More Effective than Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy in Prostate Cancer Treatment? - Daniel Zelefsky
Mechanisms, Potential Therapies, and the Role of TGF-β in the Formation of Scars - Isaac Traube
Is There a Link between Saturated Fat Intake and Alzheimer's Disease? - Justin Konig
Regulation of Ghrelin A Possible Treatment Option for Obesity and Diabetes - Sarah Picciotto
Transposon Based Gene Therapy as a Treatment for Cancer - Jacob Stauber
Understanding the Hygiene Hypothesis and its Mechanisms - Yaakov Tropper
Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease and Alzheimer's Disease: Does Overlap of Mechanism Mean Overlap of Treatment Methods? - David Rotblat
Pitch-count and its Effects on Shoulder Injuries. How to keep a Pitcher Healthy - Alexander Malek
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA): A Genetic Linkage? - Michael Groden
Nanotechnology - Zisi Hursarsky
Should Sports Drinks Be Given To Children And Adolescents Engaged In Athletics As An Effective Source Of Hydration? - Zeev W. Rubinson
Viability of SiRNA as a Clinical Treatment - Zev Blumenkranz
