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Alzheimer’s Disease
Written by Aashna Gupta | Art by Maya Wen Alzheimer’s disease has affected many well-known figures in American history, including former U.S. President Ronald Reagan and actor Gene Wilder. Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, eventually interfering with a person’s ability to perform daily tasks such as writing and Read more
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Pathoscribe & Everything Starts Small Collaboration: Fire’s Overarching Impact
Written by Anoushka Pandya | Art by Maya Wen During the recent LA Wildfires, over 40,000 acres of land were destroyed, thousands of homes were either completely or severely damaged, and over 150,000 people were displaced. The Eaton and Palisades fires brought attention to the severe impacts of wildfires in multiple areas; in addition to Read more
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The Reality of Malnutrition
Written by Sanah Punjabi | Art by Angela Bascug Often, the term malnutrition is used synonymously with ‘undernutrition,’ but the former encompasses a much wider range of conditions: malnutrition includes undernutrition, as well as overnutrition or obesity. Undertreated, this condition disproportionately impacts those in developing countries. In fact, in such countries, it is the direct Read more
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Daydreamers, Not Disruptors: ADHD in Girls
Written by Caitlin Maramba | Art by Trevor Cheng Did you know that 13% of males are diagnosed with ADHD as children, while only 6% of females are diagnosed? Of the 6.1 million diagnosed children with ADHD, the majority are boys. Many girls with ADHD are called spacey or lazy due to their symptoms of Read more
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Is It Really Worth It To Smoke?: COPD and its Debilitating Effects
Written by Jayne Thakur | Art by Anoushka Pandya Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a lung condition that occurs after prolonged exposure to smoke, pollution, dust, or chemical fumes. While prolonged habits of smoking most often cause it, it is more likely to develop in women over the age of 65 who have had significant Read more
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What is Pneumonia?
Written by Akemi Li | Art by Nourah Bakary Pneumonia is a lung infection that causes air sacs to fill with fluid or pus, typically caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. Symptoms may include cough, fever, chills, and headaches, with severity varying based on age, health conditions, and infection type. This infection could be life-threatening Read more
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