It’s not a secret that hospital walls usually carry an oppressing feeling, fears, and concerns about one’s health. However, there is a common feeling among patients – the feeling that they are going to die. Continue reading “Hey doc, I got this weird feeling…”
Written by Luiza Ghazaryan. According to the UN, about 20 countries across the world still implement virginity testing. It is also referred to as the “two-finger” exam, a gynecological inspection of female genitalia, based on the false belief that it can determine whether the girl or the woman has had sexual intercourse in the past (the presence of the hymen). Continue reading A Piece of Tissue That Determines Human Rights
Written by Kranti Kaur. Children are always getting themselves into situations where they are susceptible to broken bones and other injuries. Thankfully, children heal faster than adults, so a broken bone in a child does not need months to heal itself. Rather, a few weeks are enough! Continue reading Bone Regeneration in Adult Mice
Written by Reese Spicer. Have difficulty concentrating on what people say to you, even when speaking directly to you: Check.
I stared down at the line of checks on the ADHD symptoms questionnaire that my primary doctor had given me before handing it in. The rest of my appointment was per usual – my concerning responses weren’t addressed nor was I referred to a specialist in the field. It was clear that my primary physician wasn’t properly trained to provide care for the complex issue of mental health. Continue reading Remapping Mental Health Care
Written by Anushka Angle. Artificial intelligence – AI – has recently been implemented within society, promising to make the day-to-day tasks in a human’s lives much more efficient and accurate. With its algorithm-based programming and mathematical logic, the objectivity of AI might not necessarily be accustomed to the nuanced disparities that exist in our society, as it does not account for empathetic features in its programming. Continue reading How AI Has the Potential to Negatively Impact the Medical Field
Written by Sahithi Gangavarapu. In 2021, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) announced a 3-year initiative to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion in the field of dermatology. Racial health inequities have always been a consistent issue in dermatology; however, the AAD stated its initiatives were prompted by the social justice events of 2020 and the disproportionate impacts of COVID-19 on Black and Latino communities. Continue reading Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Dermatology: A Dive into Psoriasis Treatment in Skin of Color
Written by Shreya Meda. Looking back on life, I can definitely say that my past experiences have shaped who I am today. Specifically, the experiences I had at a younger age were very formative in creating the person I am today. I may not have realized it then at that moment, but looking back I can see how each experience taught me something or changed my perspective. Continue reading ACEs: The Cycle of Trauma that Prolonged in Resource-Poor Areas
Written by Luiza Ghazaryan. How many times have you seen a woman be called dramatic or overly emotional? These adjectives were often used to describe a female patient with hysteria, which was a defined psychological disorder by the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders until 1980. Continue reading You Are Not Dramatic. Your Pain Is Valid.
Written by Ambika Nair. You probably begin every morning and end every day with one common practice: brushing your teeth. Maybe you feel lazy one night and promise yourself that you will brush extra in the morning. Or maybe you floss your teeth right before your 6-month dental appointment, because we all know the last thing you want is your dentist calling you out for not having good hygiene. Continue reading Your Oral Health is Your Human Right: An Examination of the Lack of Access to Oral Healthcare in Low-Income US Populations
Written by Kranti Kaur. At some point in our lives, everyone has experienced the gut-wrenching symptoms that anxiety brings along: an elevated heart rate, sweaty palms, and perspiration before a big presentation or when faced with adversity. It is established that an elevated heart rate is a symptom of anxiety, but could the relationship work backwards? Just as anxiety leads to increased heart rate, could having an increased heart rate induce feelings of anxiety as well? Continue reading The Effect of Lowering Heart Rate on Anxiety and Depression
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