Cover Image: A patient being prepared for radiation therapy. (Source: Wikimedia Commons, Rhoda Baer) INTRODUCTION Something we should all be cognizant of is the lack of inclusivity in both cancer trials and in post-marketing drug sales. This is a problem which often owes to economic disparities: those with fewer resources have poorer health and well-being …
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Cover Image: Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park (Source: Clément Bardot, Wikimedia Commons) Introduction Yellowstone National Park was the world’s first national park, designated as such by President Ulysses S. Grant in 1872 because of its well renowned hydrothermal properties and geologic wonders (U.S. Department of the Interior, 2021; U.S. Department of the Interior, …
Cover Image: A rural Metro ambulance in Memphis, Tennessee. Rural Metro is a fire protection and emergency medical service company originally founded due to lack of emergency response outside Phoenix, Arizona city limits. (Source: Wikimedia Commons, Thomas Machnitzki) Over one sixth of the United States population lives in rural areas, but rural patients often have …
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This article was originally submitted to the Modern MD competition hosted by the Dartmouth Undergraduate Journal of Science (DUJS) and was recognized as an honorable mention. Introduction: To serve their patients most equitably, medical practitioners need to understand how gender should help determine the care and treatment which people receive. Oftentimes, conditions present differently depending …
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This article was originally submitted to the Modern MD competition hosted by the Dartmouth Undergraduate Journal of Science (DUJS) and was recognized as an honorable mention. Abstract Healthcare practitioners have a responsibility to adhere to ethical guidelines during all medical procedures. But in certain cases, these guidelines are breached. Medical overtreatment is such a case. …
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Cover Image: The Structure of the Coronavirus. (Source: Wikimedia Commons, Khera) Introduction Originating in 2019 in a province called Wuhan, China, the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) has spread like wildfire, leaving behind a trail of economic downturn, health crises and poverty. According to the World Health Organization, this novel disease has infected over ten million people …
Cover Image: An image of a girl holding a stuffed animal bear. (Source: Pixabay, Skitterphoto) Introduction Early childhood adversity can involve a variety of negative exposures, ranging from physical and sexual abuse to chronic poverty (Anda et al., 2006; Burghy et al., 2012; Cohen et al., 2013). Evidence from population-based epidemiological studies have found that childhood …
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Figure: A typical elementary school classroom in Japan (Cassidy, 2005). Source: Wikimedia Commons, Tony Cassidy The concept of mental health literacy (MHL) refers to knowledge and beliefs about mental health and mental health disorders (Kutcher et al., 2016). Helping children to develop MHL is critical because awareness of mental, behavioral, and developmental disorders is essential for …
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Figure 1: A network of neurons in the brain Source: Elizabeth A. Weaver II & Hilary H. Doyle Thousands of different cultures, traditions, and values define the many communities present worldwide. The overwhelming diversity of people around the globe is incomprehensible. There is, however, one thing that brings us all together. You might be thinking what …
Figure 1: The Influence of Language on the Perception of the World Source: http://www.lausti.com/articles/internet/languages.jpg The Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis theorizes that the structure of a language determines a native speaker’s perception and interpretation of every experience they have. This paper will examine this hypothesis closely and take a deep look at how a person’s language can influence …
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