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ISC - International Student Congress, Auenbruggerplatz 2, Graz (2025)

12/10/2025

Join the ISC Graz 2026 Team! 🌍✨
Want to help organize Austria’s biggest international student congress? Come to our Info Meeting and find out how you can join the ISC 2026 Organising Team!
📅 Wednesday, October 22, 2025
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Medical University of Graz – Seminar Room MC04
We’re looking for motivated students for:
📣 PR & Social Media
🧠 Scientific & Abstract
🩺 Workshops & Logistics
🎉 Event & Social
💡 What’s in it for you:
✔️ Elective credit (2 ECTS)
✔️ Letter of Recommendation
✔️ Team experience, networking & lifelong skills
Let’s make ISC 2026 extraordinary – together! 🚀

27/05/2025

🌊 MEDICAL MONDAY – The Science Behind Cold Exposure ❄️

Before we dive into this week’s topic – a quick announcement:
The 11th International Student Congress starts THIS WEEK!
We’re beyond excited to welcome you all to Graz for a week full of science, connection, inspiration, and innovation.
Let’s make it unforgettable!

⸻

Now onto today’s topic…

You’ve probably seen it all over your feed: people plunging into icy water claiming massive health benefits. But what’s the science behind the cold exposure trend?

🧠 What actually happens?

Cold exposure activates the sympathetic nervous system, increasing levels of norepinephrine – linked to alertness, focus, and mood enhancement.

It also appears to lower inflammatory markers (like IL-6 and TNF-alpha) and may support immune balance, stress resilience, and mental clarity.

🔬 What does research say?
• A 2021 Cell Reports Medicine study found cold exposure can influence immune cell function and reduce low-grade inflammation.
• Athletes use it to reduce muscle soreness, but data on long-term performance effects is mixed.
• Early studies suggest it may help with depression, anxiety, and even autoimmune conditions.

⚠️ A quick word of caution:

Cold plunges aren’t for everyone. People with heart conditions or high blood pressure should talk to a doctor first.

Conclusion: It’s not magic — but with the right context, cold exposure may have real physiological benefits. And at the very least, it’ll wake you up faster than coffee.

🧊 Have you tried it? Would you? Share your thoughts or tag a friend who swears by ice baths!

📅 See you this week at the ISC – and right here in two weeks for the next Medical Monday!

20/05/2025

🎨 ARS VITAE 2025 – Kunst trifft Medizin!

Wir laden euch herzlich zur ISC Kunstausstellung zugunsten der Krebshilfe Steiermark ein!
Taucht ein in die kreative Welt von Medizinstudierenden, Forscher:innen und Künstler:innen, die ihre Projekte rund um Wissenschaft, Technik und Medizin in einzigartige Kunstwerke verwandelt haben.

Wann?
🗓️ 29. Mai 2025, 11:00 Uhr
Wo?
🏛️ Med Campus, HS5
Neue Stiftingtalstraße 6, 8010 Graz

Der gesamte Erlös kommt der Krebshilfe Steiermark zugute – Kunst für einen guten Zweck also!

Kommt vorbei, lasst euch inspirieren und unterstützt mit uns die Krebsforschung durch kreative Ausdrucksformen.

19/05/2025

🌟 MEDICAL MONDAY – The Vaccine That Prevents Cancer 🌟

Hey future doctors! 🩺

Let’s talk about one of the greatest public health success stories in the making:
the HPV vaccine — and its role in potentially eliminating cervical cancer.

🔬 Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection worldwide. Persistent infection with high-risk HPV types is the main cause of cervical cancer, and also contributes to a**l, pe**le, and oropharyngeal cancers.

✅ The gamechanger?
The HPV vaccine (e.g. Gardasil 9) can prevent over 90% of HPV-related cancers when administered before exposure. Countries with high vaccination rates, like Australia and the UK, are already seeing dramatic drops in precancerous lesions and HPV prevalence.

📈 The WHO’s goal:
Eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem by 2120. Some experts say we might get there much sooner if we reach higher global coverage.

💡 For med students, this is a powerful reminder:
Prevention saves lives. And vaccines aren’t just about infectious diseases — they’re about stopping cancer before it starts.

🗣️ Have you talked to patients or peers about the HPV vaccine? What barriers do you see to better vaccine uptake?

📚 Want to learn more? Check out the WHO’s global cervical cancer elimination strategy.

📅 See you in two weeks for another Medical Monday!

12/05/2025

🌟 MEDICAL MONDAY – The Rise of AI in Radiology 🌟

Hey future doctors and researchers!

Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a buzzword – it’s becoming an everyday tool in clinical diagnostics, especially in radiology.

🧠 AI algorithms are now able to detect abnormalities in imaging studies like X-rays, CTs, and MRIs with accuracy levels comparable to radiologists in certain tasks.
In fact, AI is already being used in hospitals to:
✅ Detect lung nodules early
✅ Flag critical brain hemorrhages
✅ Speed up triage in emergency settings
✅ Support early cancer detection

💡 One key advantage? AI never gets tired – it works consistently and can a**lyze thousands of scans in a fraction of the time. But don’t worry, it’s not here to replace doctors – it’s here to enhance them.

A recent study published in The Lancet Digital Health showed that AI-supported diagnostics improved detection rates and reduced workload, especially in resource-limited settings.

📚 Curious to dive deeper? Search for tools like CheXNet, Aidoc, or Google Health’s mammography model – they’re already shaping the future.

💭 What are your thoughts on AI in diagnostics? Helpful co-pilot or overhyped tech? Let us know!

📅 See you next time for another Medical Monday.

05/05/2025

👩‍🔬This powerful statement sheds light on how medical research and public perception have historically overlooked women’s heart health.

🫀It’s crucial that we recognize and address the unique symptoms, risk factors, and prevention strategies that affect women differently. Women deserve the same level of attention and care when it comes to heart disease, and it’s time we shift the conversation.

Let’s empower women to prioritize their heart health, advocate for themselves, and break down the gender biases in healthcare. 💪💖

28/04/2025

🌟 MEDICAL MONDAY – Latest Breakthrough in Breast Cancer Treatment 🌟

Hey medical minds! 💊

Today’s breakthrough is a gamechanger in the fight against advanced breast cancer.

🎯 Capivasertib: The Targeted Cancer Pill
The NHS has just approved capivasertib, a new pill developed by AstraZeneca to treat advanced HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer. This drug works by blocking the AKT protein, which fuels cancer growth. 🔬

💥 When combined with fulvestrant, it doubled progression-free survival in clinical trials — from 3.6 to 7.2 months! Even more impressive results were seen in patients with specific AKT pathway mutations. 🔍

📈 This marks a major win for personalized medicine and gives new hope to patients whose cancer no longer responds to hormone therapy.

🔗 Read the full study in the New England Journal of Medicine:
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2214131

💭 What are your thoughts on this targeted approach? Could this be a model for future cancer treatments?

📅 See you next time for another Medical Monday!

21/04/2025

🩺 MEDICAL MONDAY – Deep Wells & Curious Minds 🧠

“Study hard, for the well is deep, and our brains are shallow.”
– Richard Selzer, surgeon & writer

This quote is more than just poetic — it’s a powerful reminder of what it means to be a lifelong learner in medicine.

In a world where information is infinite and science evolves daily, our minds start out like empty vessels. The well of knowledge is deep — deeper than any single lecture, semester, or degree could ever cover. 🕳️📚

But that’s not a reason to feel overwhelmed. It’s an invitation:
🔹 To stay curious
🔹 To ask better questions
🔹 To push beyond memorization and toward understanding

💡 Medicine doesn’t expect perfection — it demands humility, persistence, and the courage to keep diving deeper, even when the answers aren’t obvious. Every study session, every patient, every case is a bucket drawn from the well — slowly shaping the physician you’re becoming.

So this week, when the workload feels heavy and the path unclear, remember this:
You’re not supposed to know it all.
You’re just meant to keep learning.

📅 See you in the coming weeks for the next Medical Monday.
Until then: stay humble, stay curious, and keep going. 🩺

16/04/2025

🗓️ ISC 2025 – Let’s break it down, day by day!
From inspiring keynote speeches and interactive workshops to surgical training and social highlights – here’s what’s waiting for you at this year’s International Student Congress in Graz! 💙🧠

🔪 May 28th – Surgery Course
Hands-on, high-impact: Join us for an intensive afternoon dedicated to surgical skills and techniques.

🎤 May 29th – Opening Day
Kick off ISC 2025 with roundtables, our first keynote, engaging workshops, and an exclusive visit to the State Parliament!

🧬 May 30th – Workshops, Abstracts & Pub Night
A perfect mix of science and socializing: Dive into research, join clinical sessions, and wind down at our Pub Social Event 🍻

🏆 May 31st – Final Highlights
Award ceremony, final keynote, and a guided City Tour to wrap up the week in true Graz style!

💡 Plan ahead, join what inspires you most, and don’t miss the moments that make ISC unforgettable.

🔗 For full details & registration:
👉 www.international-student-congress.info

14/04/2025

🎤 Meet Our Keynote Speakers – ISC 2025 🌍✨

We are incredibly proud to welcome three outstanding speakers who will inspire, challenge, and enrich your perspective on global health, innovation, and medical education:

🗓️ 29th May – Andrea Kurz
Physician-scientist & Rector of Med Uni Graz. With a strong academic background and leadership experience from the Cleveland Clinic, Prof. Kurz brings expertise in perioperative medicine and medical innovation.

🗓️ 30th May – Leo Ho
President of Médecins Sans Frontières Austria & U.S.-trained pediatrician. Dr. Ho shares insights from his international humanitarian work, pediatric emergency care, and vaccine strategy with MSF.

🗓️ 31st May – Barbara Mittl
Pediatric and Adolescent Surgeon at University Hospital Graz. Dr. Mittl’s research on congenital intestinal malformations and microbiome science is driving the future of pediatric surgery.

🎓 Don’t miss your chance to learn from these inspiring voices at the 11th International Student Congress – where global perspectives and medical progress meet!

🔗 More info & registration: www.international-student-congress.info

13/04/2025

🌟 MEDICAL MONDAY – Latest Breakthrough in Breast Cancer Treatment 🌟

Hey medical minds! 💊

Today’s breakthrough is a gamechanger in the fight against advanced breast cancer.

🎯 Capivasertib: The Targeted Cancer Pill
The NHS has just approved capivasertib, a new pill developed by AstraZeneca to treat advanced HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer. This drug works by blocking the AKT protein, which fuels cancer growth. 🔬

💥 When combined with fulvestrant, it doubled progression-free survival in clinical trials — from 3.6 to 7.2 months! Even more impressive results were seen in patients with specific AKT pathway mutations. 🔍

📈 This marks a major win for personalized medicine and gives new hope to patients whose cancer no longer responds to hormone therapy.

🔗 Read the full study in the New England Journal of Medicine:
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2214131

💭 What are your thoughts on this targeted approach? Could this be a model for future cancer treatments?

📅 See you next time for another Medical Monday!

07/04/2025

🧠 MEDICAL MONDAY – Gut Feeling? It Might Be Real. 🦠

Recent research is shedding new light on the powerful connection between the gut and the brain — also known as the gut-brain axis. What once sounded like pseudoscience is now a hot topic in neuroscience, psychiatry, and microbiology.

🧬 What’s the gut-brain axis?
The gut and brain constantly communicate through neural, hormonal, and immunological pathways. Your gut microbiome plays a key role in this system – producing neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine, and GABA, which influence mood, cognition, and even behavior.

➡️ In fact, up to 90% of serotonin is produced in the gut.

🧪 What does the science say?
🔹 Dysbiosis (imbalance in gut bacteria) has been linked to anxiety, depression, and neurodevelopmental disorders.
🔹 Studies have shown that probiotics and dietary changes can reduce stress and improve mood in some individuals.
🔹 Ongoing trials are testing microbiome-based interventions for depression, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and even autism spectrum disorder.

🍽️ Food for thought:
What we eat might not just shape our bodies — but our mental health as well. This research opens the door to new, non-invasive treatment strategies for psychiatric and neurological conditions.

➡️ From the gut, straight to the brain – the future of neuropsychiatry may start in the intestines.

📚 Curious? Check out articles in Nature Microbiology or follow the Human Microbiome Project for the latest.

📅 Stay tuned for the next Medical Monday – and don’t forget: sometimes, healing the brain starts with the gut.

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