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Benson Lagusis

Benson Lagusis is a member of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix Class of 2026. He graduated with a B.S. in Exercise Science from Northern Arizona University before earning a Master's degree in Biomedical Sciences from Midwestern University. Benson played baseball in college, and is interested in sports medicine and health promotion/education. During his free time, Benson is an avid hiker, reader, and Netflix binge-watcher.

ScienceJanuary 21, 2025

The Rise and Fall of Hemosol: Insights from the Journey of Cell-Free Hemoglobin Products

By Benson Lagusis

Prior to starting medical school, I seriously underestimated how often blood is utilized in the hospital. I previously imagined that blood was only needed…

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Science/TechSeptember 10, 2024

The Yips in Professional Baseball: Is it Task-Specific Dystonia or a Psychogenic Impairment in Coordination?

By Benson Lagusis

What is the most feared injury for a baseball player? Is it a torn ulnar collateral ligament, often requiring Tommy John surgery? Or perhaps…

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Science, Science/TechApril 30, 2024

Bedside Portable MRI: A New Frontier in the Assessment of Acute Brain Injury?

By Benson Lagusis

The first magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exam of a live patient was performed on July 3, 1977.1 Since then, the MRI has become an…

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Research, Science, Science/TechDecember 12, 2023

Can Nanofiber Technology Reduce Re-Herniation Rates after Microdiscectomy? Analyzing a Recent Preclinical Study of Annulus Repair

By Benson Lagusis

The treatment of intervertebral disc herniations vary widely, from conservative to invasive modalities. A common surgical procedure that is performed to manage this pathology…

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Science, Science/TechJuly 25, 2023

Cameras and Body Cavities: A Brief Timeline

By Benson Lagusis

The use of modern photography in medicine was embraced soon after its birth by Louis Daguerre in 1839. In the very same year, French…

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Science, Science/TechMay 2, 2023

Muscle Quality: An Important Parameter When Assessing Fall Risk in the Elderly

By Benson Lagusis

Falls in the elderly population are a serious and substantial public health problem. The medical expenditures attributable to both fatal and nonfatal falls in…

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Science, UncategorizedNovember 17, 2022

Ditch the Treadmill for Better Stress Relief! A Scientific Exploration of the Mental and Emotional Case for Running Outside

By Benson Lagusis

Many experts and running enthusiasts have touted outside running as a superior activity when  compared to its indoor counterpart, the treadmill; they use a plethora…

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