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Embracing Differences: The Neurodiversity Movement
Written by Srivalli Adarapu | Art by Tanisha Arora Emerging from the Autism Rights Movement beginning in the 1990s and later coined “neurodiversity” by sociologist Judy Singer, the neurodiversity movement aims to reduce the stigma surrounding neurological and developmental conditions such as autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities. It has actively been advocating for the acceptance Read more
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Written by Micaela Montinola | Art by Krish Irie de Vera Carpal tunnel syndrome is a problematic condition in which numbness, tingling, weakness, or pain occur in the wrist or hand. It is considered a common condition caused by the squeezing of a nerve in the wrist. The “carpal tunnel” refers to a narrow opening Read more
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Bone Marrow Failure (BMF) Syndrome
Written by Jayne Thakur | Art by Charlene Cheng The act of bleeding brings the scarlet red to the surface, but have we ever wondered where this blood is made? Bone marrow is an aqueous substance located in the soft center of bones, where all three types of blood cells are produced. The failure of Read more
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Artificial Intelligence is our Future: AI in Medicine
Written by Kirsten Batitay | Art by Maya Wen In our modern and technologically advanced society, artificial intelligence, or AI, has become increasingly prevalent. Even on the news and social media, we constantly hear about AI chatbots and programs being used by students in their schoolwork, much to their teachers’ dismay. Not only is AI Read more
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Depression: More Than A Bad Day
Written by Diya Desikan | Art by Charlene Cheng Depression is one of the most common mental disorders, affecting nearly 4% of the global population. It impacts all demographics but is more common in women and minorities, especially those in the LGBTQ community. Symptoms of depression include feeling empty, sad, or worthless, and hopelessness. This can Read more
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An Overview of Kidney Stones
Written by Sophia Qin | Art by Tanisha Arora Medically known as renal calculi, kidney stones is a common disorder that results when hard deposits of minerals and salts form in the kidney. The size and severity of these deposits vary, but all cause severe discomfort and pain to the individual. In the United States Read more
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