Anabia Anwar Anabia Anwar

Deep Dive of Dermatologists

What Are Dermatologists Exactly? Dermatologists are doctors who are trained and specialized so that they can diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases in the skin, hair, nails, and also address cosmetic disorders. Dermatologists study to identify over 3,000 conditions. Some of the most common conditions that they come across in their career are acne, skin cancer, and vitiligo. They also learn how to diagnose rare conditions like argyria and actinic prurigo.

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Marcella Ferrer Marcella Ferrer

The Psychological Impact of First Love: Lasting Effects on Emotions and Relationships.

First love is a universal experience that leaves a lasting mark, like scars on one’s heart and mind. The process of it is constantly being exposed to new intense emotions, ones like never before. Despite this new ecstasy, sometimes the connection will end in heartbreak, the psychological impact of first love can shape new behaviors, emotional well-being, and one’s future. This article explores how those early romantic and addicting experiences influence our psychological state such as in behavior, self-esteem, and attachment styles. 

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Malaika Khan Malaika Khan

Beyond Words: Tackling Healthcare’s Language Barriers

Language problems are a major obstacle for many people on their path to providing effective healthcare and ensuring patient safety. However, bigger medical facilities are taking the initiative to improve communication and treatment access by offering interpreting services. Even as we manage the challenges of cost and treatment duration, this dedication to conquering barriers shows the value of care in improving the healthcare experience.

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Kayla Zamora Kayla Zamora

Chronic Diseases: How can the Mediterranean Diet Help Prevent it?

The definition of chronic diseases can be stated as conditions that last one year or more and must have ongoing medical attention, or one must regulate activities in your daily life, or in some cases both. Chronic diseases are a significant cause of illnesses and death in the United States. The main causes of chronic diseases are smoking, unrestricted alcohol consumption, and poor nutrition. Some examples of these diseases are diabetes, cancer, stroke, and heart disease. In the United States, it is claimed that six in ten adults have at least one chronic disease. In addition, four in ten have two or more diseases.

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Mia Okedara Mia Okedara

Is AI Enhancing Patient Outcomes in Healthcare?

As we know, AI (artificial intelligence) is used widely, primarily by people in academic settings. AI can be viewed as both harmful and helpful. It can be used for wrongful purposes, but it can also provide beneficial applications depending on the way you use it. 

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Marcella Ferrer Marcella Ferrer

The Importance of Psychology in Healthcare.

The prefix psyche- was first concluded around 1917, defined as ‘mind’ with the suffix -ology redirecting into the study of something; the branch of knowledge. Combined, Psychology is the end product which means the study of the human mind. Not only does the human body have a physical state, but it also possesses an emotional state, think of it as two separate realms.

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Malaika Khan Malaika Khan

Awake Yet Asleep: The Mystery of Anesthesia and Consciousness

Anesthesia awareness occurs when a patient becomes conscious during surgery. This experience is not the same as waking up in the usual sense; it often involves brief moments of consciousness. While under anesthesia, patients may hear sounds, find themselves in a dreamlike state, or even awaken completely.

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Aron Ellias Aron Ellias

Monkeypox: The next Covid-19?

Across the internet, people have been talking about a new virus spreading across Sub-Saharan Africa called Monkeypox. While it has not yet reached the same level of concern as the recent COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization has declared Monkeypox a “Public Health Emergency of International Concern”. Here’s what we know about Monkeypox so far: It’s a viral illness caused by the Monkeypox virus, a species of the genus Orthopoxvirus.

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Lizbeth Gomez Lizbeth Gomez

Navigating the Rising Costs of American Healthcare

In 2023, the US healthcare industry rose to $4.867 trillion, or about $14,570 per person. The factors responsible are the ending of pandemic-specific funding, a growth in private health insurance enrollment increased demand due to the tacked-on premiums for higher hospital care expenditures. Also, medication primarily because of diabetes and obesity treatments shows huge growth. Over the past decade, premiums for employer-provided insurance have increased significantly, further adding to the financial pains surrounding healthcare for Americans.

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Sophia Keen Sophia Keen

Breaking Barriers: Addressing the Mental Health Care Access Crisis in America

As many know, poor mental health is rapidly rising in the US, as well as in other areas. The reasoning can not be tied down to one specific cause, but studies and research have shown that one factor is inaccessible healthcare. A variety of different things, such as high demand, limited availability of providers, lack of insurance coverage, and the excessive cost of treatment, can cause this barrier. These challenges create a system where many individuals are left without the care they desperately need, further heightening the mental health care crisis.

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Grace A Grace A

Early Learning Benefits

Seeing kids on shows like Ellen that display intelligence and seeing how they perform makes you wonder how they do that. Were they born geniuses? How did their parents bring them up? A child’s experiences from birth to age five create essential brain connections that set the foundation for all future learning.

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Shani Nguyen Shani Nguyen

Understanding Strokes: Symptoms, Prevention, and Recovery

Strokes are one of the leading causes for death in the United States, ranking fifth overall. Every 40 seconds, someone in the US has a stroke. In the past few decades, research has improved, allowing for about 80% of strokes to be prevented. However, you must take responsibility for yourself, making lifestyle and health-related changes.

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Siba Alsoudani . Siba Alsoudani .

Exploring the Role of Registered Nurses

I recently got the amazing opportunity to be able to shadow multiple registered nurses through my high school’s program. Through my observations, I was able to expand my knowledge of what it means to be a registered nurse. Initially, I had thought that all RNs worked in the same sector, but to my surprise, RNs work in a multitude of different divisions of a hospital. 

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Shani Nguyen Shani Nguyen

Demystifying Vaccines: How They Protect Our Health

All through childhood, most kids are given approximately 15 vaccinations to protect them from illnesses that can vary from the ordinary flu to the life-threatening Hepatitis. Adults are also given several vaccines, such as the Tetanus shot, which expires every ten years, and the shingles vaccine, which is recommended for adults over the age of 50. Admittedly, they might be a little scary and painful, but vaccines are extremely important for the immune system as they can prevent deadly diseases from invading your body.

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Siba Alsoudani . Siba Alsoudani .

The Clear Truth: Do Glasses Really Make Your Vision Worse?

Over 4 billion people in the world wear glasses, according to Overnight Glasses. That’s over half of the population! Glasses have become an essential part of everyday life for billions of people, allowing them to correct their vision to go on with their daily lives without having to worry about almost crashing into a car or nearly cutting themselves while using a knife.

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Siba Alsoudani . Siba Alsoudani .

So, you want to be a neurosurgeon?

Thousands of students apply for undergrad schooling, medical school, residency, and many other programs to pursue what they love every year. This time is generally spent worrying over credentials, essays, interviews, and whatever else comes between a student and their dream school.

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