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The Fight Against Rett Syndrome
Written by Aashna Gupta | Art by MollyAnn Caulfield Imagine waking up one day and slowly losing the ability to speak, move, or use your hands. For people with Rett syndrome, this is a daily reality. Rett syndrome is a rare neurological disorder that mostly affects girls and is caused by a mutation in the Read more
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She’s Not ‘Just Short’ – The Hidden Battles of Turner Syndrome
Written by Farah Yasmin binti Firdaus Suffian | Art by Farah Yasmin binti Firdaus Suffian Turner syndrome (TS), a genetic condition affecting approximately 1 in 2000 girls, occurs when one X chromosome is missing or structurally altered. Unlike other chromosomal conditions, such as Down syndrome, the risk is not linked to maternal age. While much Read more
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You’re Not Being Rude: Teenage Boundaries
Written by Bella G. Sandoval | Art by Bella G. Sandoval The teenage years are a time for exploring new limits and pushing new boundaries, but with no control, it can be overwhelming and potentially dangerous. This occurs mainly for two reasons. One, teenagers just want to feel like cool independent adults who make their Read more
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An Overview of Arrythmia
Written by Ashley Thamaraikkannan | Art by MollyAnn Caulfield An estimated 1.5-5% of people in the United States suffer from an irregular heartbeat, otherwise known as an arrhythmia. Arrhythmias can occur due to issues in the heart’s electrical system or poor underlying conditions. Fortunately, there are many treatment options for those who suffer from this. Read more
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Insistent, Involuntary, and Inadmissible: Tourette Syndrome
Written by Caitlin Maramba | Art by Tanisha Arora Imagine taking a test during class when you suddenly hear a classmate begin to loudly and repeatedly bark. When a teacher steps in to help, he just gets worse. His shoulders jerk up, as if he were shrugging, but instead his body had decided to move Read more
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Historical “Curse” No Longer: On Leprosy (Hansen’s Disease)
Written by Kirsten Batitay | Art by Maya Wen Socially reviled throughout history as a “curse,” leprosy, or Hansen’s disease, is a chronic, infectious disease caused by a bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae. This disease affects the skin, peripheral nerves, eyes, and mucosa of the upper respiratory tract. However, around 95% of people are unable to Read more
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