Written by Aarini Guha Introduction: Picture yourself in this situation: “Good afternoon, Doctor.” “Good afternoon, what seems to be the problem?” “I’ve been feeling really down lately— I feel as if my body doesn’t work the way it should. I feel weird pains in my abdomen. I’ve looked up my symptoms, and I think I… Continue reading “I Don’t Believe You:” The Medical Malpractice Epidemic”
Written by Danielle Amos On May 20th, 2025, Texas Representative Jodey C. Arrington introduced the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” to the U.S. House of Representatives. This bill was formed around the agenda of Donald Trump’s second term as President of the United States of America. While it is framed as an effort to reduce… Continue reading “Is the One Big Beautiful Bill Really That Beautiful?”
Written by Mackenzie Chen Flint, Michigan made headlines in 2014 for a mass poisoning of its citizens, with lead as the culprit. Tens of thousands of residents were exposed to or consumed dangerously high levels of lead, leading to rampant disease and numerous deaths. Unfortunately, due to negligence in carefully monitoring the health of Flint’s… Continue reading “Dirty Water: The Public Health Repercussions and Implications of the Flint Water Crisis”
Written by Amen Dilawar A major new study in the New England Journal of Medicine is raising concern about how often children are exposed to medical imaging that uses radiation. According to the study, about 1 in 10 childhood blood cancers, or around 3,000 cases, may be linked to radiation from medical imaging. It found… Continue reading “Recent Study Finds Increased Cancer Risk in Children Exposed to Medical Imaging”
Written by Anthony Escamilla The wail of sirens pierces the air, cutting through the steady hum of the city streets. On a quiet block, residents glance toward the street: eyes‑wide, resigned, familiar. An ambulance rounds the corner, lights spinning, EMTs rushing through an apartment building entrance with stretchers and oxygen tanks. Minutes later, the patient… Continue reading “After the Sirens Fade: Post‑Emergency Care In Urban Settings”
Written by Amen Dilawar Three women died within nine days in Qarchak Prison, a women’s facility outside Tehran that human rights organizations have continuously condemned for its inhumane conditions. Soudabeh Asadi, Jamile Azizi, and Somayeh Rashidi all died between September 16 and 25, 2025, after authorities denied them medical care, according to Human Rights Watch. … Continue reading “The Human Cost of Denied Care in Iran”
Written by Mackenzie Chen One tragic night in April 1975, a young woman named Karen Ann Quinlan fell into a coma after drinking excessively and taking Valium at a friend’s birthday party. She had felt faint after returning home and retired to bed. Fifteen minutes later, when her friends came to check on her, they… Continue reading “Mercy or Murder?: The Ethics Behind the Ventilator Issue”
Written by Danielle Amos This past summer, I was fortunate enough to enroll in a certified nursing assistant (CNA) certification course and gain clinical experience in a long-term care facility. Unfortunately, the long-term care facility I was assigned to was understaffed. Most CNAs worked their eight–hour shifts, tending tirelessly to their residents, yet it still… Continue reading “CNA Shortages: A Crisis of Care”
Written by Nusrat Chowdhury When Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, announced plans to build the world’s largest supercomputer facility in Southwest Memphis, the headlines celebrated a new era of innovation. The $6 billion “Gigafactory of Compute” promised hundreds of jobs and positioned Memphis as a potential global hub for artificial intelligence. Beneath the promises… Continue reading “The Price of Progress”
Written by Noah Sheikh Since the start of the 21st century, artificial intelligence (AI) has taken the world by storm. Millions of people use AI in their everyday lives, like with Siri on iPhones or for recommendations on streaming platforms. More notably, AI is beginning to make its way into professional settings, with healthcare being… Continue reading “The Pros and Cons of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare”
Written by Maryam Ishfaq Heart failure is currently one of the leading causes of death among various age groups across the United States and leaves many Americans hospitalized with limited treatment options. The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has recently approved the drug Attruby for treating heart failure. Atttruby has gained massive support from healthcare… Continue reading “Attruby: A Breakthrough in Heart Failure Treatment, but at What Cost?”
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