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The word "pharmacology" has roots in ancient Greek—"pharmakon" translates to "drug," and "logia" means "knowledge of." Pharmacologists are scientists and medical professionals who study the mechanisms of medications, investigate the effects of various drugs and chemicals on the body, and develop new pharmaceuticals. Intrigued much? You might want to explore a career in pathology, then.   Below are a few advantages of pursuing pharmacology as an undergraduate:   ·        Abundant Career Opportunities : With a pharmacology degree, many jobs in the pharmaceutical sector are up for grabs. For example, as a pharmacologist, one can pursue clinical research and contribute to medical publications. Other careers to explore include biomedical science, analytical chemistry, pharmacy technician, and quality control technician.   ·        An opportunity to make a real impact:  Pharmacologists play an important role in the development of dr

Orthopaedics is a medical field that deals with issues concerning our bones, joints, and the skeletal system—read cracked knees, broken hips, or fractured ligaments. For professionals in this field, managing  skeletal neoplasms  or  bone tumours  is a key aspect. Bone tumours can either be non-cancerous (benign) or cancerous (malignant) in nature. Read on to learn more about bone tumours. ·        Benign bone tumours Frequently encountered and progressing slowly, these tumours usually pose no immediate threat to life. They most commonly occur from late childhood to early adulthood in the long bones of the arms and legs and do not spread to other parts of the body. Chondroma, enchondroma, and osteochondroma are a few examples of benign bone tumours.   ·        Malignant bone tumours These aggressive tumours have the potential to spread to other areas of the body. Examples of malignant bone tumours include  Osteosarcoma, Chondrosarcoma , and  Ewing's sarcoma . Although thes