Locked-In Pt. 2: The Unexpected Consequences Of Cheating Death
Haendel went on to recover from his deadly disease, beating all the odds. However, this journey opened his eyes to the pitiful state of accessibility in our society.
Why Is Forced Sterilization Still Legal In America?
Our experts explain how this practice has been used throughout history and discuss the debate of outlawing forced sterilization.
Medical Notes: Staying Safe During the Solar Eclipse, Why You Should Constantly Talk To Your Newborn, and Are You Over-Medicated?
Are you over-medicated? Reading may be the secret to success. If you’re pregnant, you may want to add more salt to your diet.
Medical Notes: How Childhood Trauma Leads To Chronic Pain, The Gut Bacteria That’s Harming Your Bones, And Detecting Cancer Faster Than Ever Before
We can test for cancer faster than ever before. Do you know what’s causing your chronic pain? Gut bacteria is important – but it’s not always good for our health. How to stop a stomach bug from infecting your whole family.
Bioethics Part 2: Should You Have The Right To End Your Own Life?
Dr. Brooke Ellison, a quadriplegic, and Dr. Jeffrey Bishop explore the many ethical decisions that surround end-of-life care.
“There’s No ‘Normal’ Person”: The Intersection of Ethics and Disability
Experts explain how the disabled community is often left behind in society, medicine, and bioethics.
Correcting the Misinformation Surrounding Parents With Disabilities
Hull’s new book ‘We’ve Got This’ compiles stories from disabled parents around the world to prove that having a disability doesn’t equate to being a bad parent.
How Air Travel Becomes a Nightmare for People With Disabilities
Josue Cordova explains the struggles of traveling with a disability and how to fix these issues.
Medical Notes: December 11, 2022
A new test could better detect autism in children. Then, can air particles cause a heart attack? Then, A new, non-pharmaceutical approach to treating type two diabetes. And finally…can grocery shopping actually predict longevity?
How Sleep Research Is Improving Communication Technology
In an effort to progress communication technology for the physically disabled, Dr. Daniel Rubin, a neurologist, is working to uncover some of the questions around sleep
Empty Nose Syndrome: When a Routine Nose Surgery Goes Wrong
Empty nose syndrome is a rare condition that can develop after some of the most common nose procedures. An ENS sufferer and a doctor discuss.
Dealing With Lifelong Disease
Life-threatening, lifelong chronic diseases from infancy are at the top of the list of medical challenges. A woman who has dealt with cystic fibrosis her entire life discusses how mindset is often the biggest factor in living a full life with such a disease, and sets out her recipe for shoring up one’s approach.
