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Dear Reader, In the last several weeks the progression of the global coronavirus pandemic has left us quite shocked, and…
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Dear Reader, In the last several weeks the progression of the global coronavirus pandemic has left us quite shocked, and…
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Dear Reader, In the era of much political turmoil, distress and shock, the world has focused on the negativity that…
VOLUME 13 ISSUE 2 OUT NOW!
Dear Reader, In the last several weeks the progression of the global coronavirus pandemic has left us quite shocked, and some, distressed. We hope this message finds you healthy and well during this uncertain time. As a student-led interdisciplinary health magazine, we have begun to contemplate what our role might be in the face of…
The Metaphorical Virus
Metaphor is a strong tool in discourse. Linking seemingly unrelated concepts, it weaves a net of knowledge that facilitates understanding and sparks up insights at its nodes. However, in a context that requires objectivity, the net can lead us astray. It distracts us from the simplest facts and fogs our perception and judgments. As early…
Back to the Basics
Tumor. Cancer. Surgery. Disorder. Disease. Treatment. Doctors have the responsibility to tell their patients “bad news” all the time. The “news” is not some abstract story that can be simply watched out of boredom or skimmed over with glazed eyes. The “news” is about one’s future of living or dying. Far more difficult to swallow…
Millions will die this year, and not just from coronavirus
*All of this information is only accurate based on information until April 8, 2020.* SARS-CoV-2, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, has affected over 2.6 million people worldwide. Most current evidence suggests that the virus was transmitted from bats to pangolins and eventually to humans. The medium of transmission was most likely bodily fluid contact…
Rural Healthcare Disparity: A National Concern
“We don’t have time to wait for the ambulance to get here. We’ll just take her ourselves.” The nine-year-old, curled into a fetal position on the table, didn’t care which vehicle would be transporting her to the nearest trauma center. She just wanted the pain in her abdomen to go away, so she could go…
Create Circles: Lessons Learned about Elderly Care and Social Engagement
Note: The name of the woman described in this article has been changed to protect her privacy. “… and that’s the story of how I met the President!” Martha concluded her story with a flourish. I laughed, amazed at Martha’s boundless imagination and creativity in her storytelling. Despite struggling with dementia for several years, Martha…
The State of Sex Ed in Missouri and How it Affects Teen Pregnancy
In 2017, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) determined that the national average rate of teen pregnancy (mothers aged 15-19) in the United States is 18.8 of every 1,000 live births. Teen pregnancy has affected high schools and surrounding communities for decades; however, Missouri’s rate, at 22.5 per 1000 live births, is more disappointing and…
Cold Pancreatic Cancer? Not so much anymore!
The asymptomatic nature of pancreatic cancer results in a five-year survival rate of 6 percent [1], the worst among cancers. With extremely moderate advances in the treatment for the disease, it is projected that by 2030, pancreatic cancer will be among the leading causes of death for both men and women [2]. Over the past…
Breaking the Bubble: Bringing Neuroscience Education to the St. Louis Community
“Who wants to touch a brain?” I expected several girls to raise their hands hesitantly and the others to shy away. Contrary to my expectations, nearly every girl in the room raised her hand, their feet a pinch too short for the lab stools in Rebstock, hands already grabbing for the goggles we loaned. Leading…
Don’t lose heart on coffee
Coffee is a ubiquitous product in our everyday life. For many, coffee is essential to getting through the day. Not surprisingly, coffee is known to increase attention, memory, and other cognitive measures in the short-term (1). Caffeine also has acute physiological effects, leading to short-term high blood pressure and increased heart rate. But what, if…