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For more neuroscience news, check out the UnknownNow, a student organization for neuroscience research and service, Source: chenspec, Pixabay Among neurodevelopmental disorders, autism stands out both as a complex and a prominent condition, affecting 1 in 6 children ages 3-17 in the United States15. The condition is defined by impairments to communication and social skills, …
Source: iStock At just 3 months old, Victoria Gray was diagnosed with sickle cell anemia. Her deformed red blood cells led to excruciating pain episodes as she struggled to care for her four children. After a successful clinical trial, Gray became the first person in the United States to undergo treatment for a genetic disease …
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Source: Torsten Dettlaff Healthcare is constantly evolving. One example of a major innovation shaping healthcare is biometrics, a biological measurement to help identify individuals through their biological characteristics using tools like fingerprinting, facial recognition, and retina scans. Together, these are referred to as biometric monitoring technologies (BioMeTs)1. BioMeTs generate data by monitoring physiological and behavioral …
For more neuroscience news, check out Akshaya’s organization on neuroscience research and service, UnknownNow Source: ColiN00B, Pixabay Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) leaves its victims physically paralyzed and cognitively impaired1. It often begins with weakness in the arms or legs and slurred speech. However, the disease quickly sweeps through the body and saps the strength of …
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Transgender people are targets for victimization within the prison system and face a severe lack of proper healthcare as inmates. Image Source: Wikimedia Commons Many healthcare disparities already exist for transgender people; they are more likely to be refused care on the basis of their gender identity, or their healthcare provider may be uncomfortable with …
This publication is in proud partnership with Project UNITY’s Catalyst Academy 2023 Summer Program. Source: Daniel Schludi Abstract Background: Covid-19 has been a growing public health issue in American households over the past several years, specifically the Hispanic pediatric population. In Illinois, Hispanic individuals accounted for about 25% of Covid-19 although they make up only 18.3% of …
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This publication is in proud partnership with Project UNITY’s Catalyst Academy 2023 Summer Program. Source: Tri-Med Home Care Services (Creative Commons License) As the baby boomer population begins entering retirement, the number of seniors living in older households is expected to skyrocket to 10.1 million by 20381. However, many seniors struggle receiving appropriate care in an ageist …
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Source: Ivan Samkov Music has evolved over the years, with new genres such as Classical, Reggae, Hip Hop, R&B, EDM, and Lofi, emerging over time. There has long been speculation about whether certain kinds of music can have an impact – positive or negative – on studying, creativity, and other aspects of brain function. Classical …
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This publication is in proud partnership with Project UNITY’s Catalyst Academy 2023 Summer Program. Source: Marco Verch Abstract Background: Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is the leading cause of mortality in the US. There is a lack of awareness on how to prevent CAD, as well as risk factors and social determinants of health (SDOH) that increase susceptibility …
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This publication is in proud partnership with Project UNITY’s Catalyst Academy 2023 Summer Program. Source: Tina Hartung The United States government has allocated more than 75 billion dollars of aid to Ukraine since the start of the war1. With all this money being issued, questions are being raised, and rightfully so: how much money is needed to …
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