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A Silent Threat to Reproductive Health

By Kiki Huang Each year, in the United States, over 1 million women are diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease, PID (ACOG). Of those...

Students vs. Pandemics

May 164 min read

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

By Gabriella IP Introduction Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, known as PCOS, is a hormonal condition that impacts 6-13% of reproductive-aged...

Students vs. Pandemics

May 164 min read

Endometriosis

By Jessica Lopez Endometriosis is when tissue similar to the inside of the uterus grows outside the uterus. There are many painful...

Students vs. Pandemics

May 162 min read

Endometrial Cancer

By Jargalan Chinbat Outline: Overview Symptoms Causes and Risk factors Diagnosis and Stages Treatment and Prevention References...

Students vs. Pandemics

May 164 min read

Contraceptive Access and its Effect on Reproductive Autonomy

By: Guadalupe Pereyra In the ongoing fight for reproductive justice, especially in today’s polarized climate contraceptives have remained...

Students vs. Pandemics

May 164 min read

Exploring the Neurobiology of PTSD: A Glimpse into the Brain's Response to Trauma

Written by Courtney Coleman, Edited by Hannah Ryu, Han Trieu, and Gwendolyn Lee Table of Contents Introduction The Brain's Alarm System:...

Students vs. Pandemics

Apr 413 min read

Effects of Genetics and Stress on Substance Use Disorders

Written by Paul Yousif, Edited by Nikhil Chakravarty, MPH, Edited by Courtney Coleman Substance use disorders (SUD) are mental illnesses...

Students vs. Pandemics

Dec 24, 20244 min read

Role of MAT in Opioid Use Disorder

Written by Gabriella Ip, Edited by Han Trieu, Edited by Courtney Coleman Introduction Opioid drugs are a class of narcotic pain...

Students vs. Pandemics

Dec 24, 20245 min read

Barriers Black Communities Battle in Substance Use Treatments

Written by Misha Afnani, Edited by Olivia McCollum, MPH, Edited by Courtney Coleman Racial and ethnic disparities often result in unequal...

Students vs. Pandemics

Dec 24, 20244 min read

Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder (DPDR)

Written by Sara Lai, Edited by Emily Begnel, MPH, Edited by Courtney Coleman Depersonalization/derealization disorder (DPDR) is...

Students vs. Pandemics

Dec 24, 20243 min read

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Written by Jasmine Lobo, Edited by Olivia McCollum, Edited by Courtney Coleman Introduction Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is...

Students vs. Pandemics

Dec 24, 20243 min read

Bipolar Affective Disorder

Written by Ava Axelson, Edited by Olivia McCollum, Edited by Courtney Coleman Introduction Bipolar affective disorder (BPAD) is a mental...

Students vs. Pandemics

Oct 24, 20243 min read

Cystic Fibrosis

Written by Xixi Richards, Edited by Christopher LeBoa, Edited by Courtney Coleman Overview Cystic fibrosis is a hereditary genetic...

Students vs. Pandemics

Mar 14, 20244 min read

Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Person vs. Self Battle

Written by Sophie Keshishian, Edited by Jacob Flores, Edited by Courtney Coleman Leading an active life is a common goal for most healthy...

Students vs. Pandemics

Mar 14, 20244 min read

Gender Dysphoria & Its Association With Chronic Illness

Written by Leo Gorgatti, Edited by Olivia McCollum, Edited by Courtney Coleman Gender dysphoria is defined as a form of psychological...

Students vs. Pandemics

Mar 14, 202413 min read

Type II Diabetes

Written by Jasmine Lobo, Edited by Emily Begnel, MPH; Edited by Courtney Coleman Introduction There are approximately 462 million people...

Students vs. Pandemics

Mar 14, 20244 min read

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

Written by Emma To; Edited by Emily Begnel, MPH; Edited by Courtney Coleman Introduction The CDC states that “[c]oronary artery disease...

Students vs. Pandemics

Mar 14, 20244 min read

Crohn's Disease: What You Need To Know

Written by Ava Axelson; Edited by Nikhil Chakravarty, MPH; Edited by Courtney Coleman Introduction Crohn's disease is a type of...

Students vs. Pandemics

Mar 14, 20243 min read

Leishmaniasis: A Comprehensive Overview

Written by Daniel Skarsten, Peer Reviewed by Emily Bengel, Edited by Courtney Coleman Introduction: Did you know that an insect the size...

Students vs. Pandemics

Apr 21, 20233 min read

Onchocerciasis

Written by Maddie Rice, Peer Reviewed by Emily Bengel, Edited by Courtney Coleman Background Neglected diseases are a set of illnesses...

Students vs. Pandemics

Apr 21, 20233 min read

How the Body Responds to COVID Mutations

Written by Elisia Leung, Edited by Maura McDonagh, Justin Nguyen, and Courtney Coleman The rise of new SARS-CoV-2 mutations, such as the...

Students vs. Pandemics

Apr 20, 20233 min read

COVID-19 Devastating the Unhoused Population

Written by Yusuf Samimi, Edited by Maura McDonagh, Justin Nguyen, and Courtney Coleman It is no secret that the unhoused population is at...

Students vs. Pandemics

Apr 20, 20233 min read

Post-Covid Conditions and the Recovery Process

Written by Amanda Abusaif, Edited by Maura McDonagh, Justin Nguyen, and Courtney Coleman Onset of COVID-19 can lead to a myriad of...

Students vs. Pandemics

Apr 20, 20234 min read

Guinea Worm Disease and The Process of Eradication

Written by Britney Nguyen, Peer Reviewed by Olivia McCollum, Edited by Courtney Coleman Dracunculiasis is a rare infectious disease that...

Students vs. Pandemics

Apr 13, 20234 min read

Leprosy: A Broad Overview as of 2023

Written by Leeon Maher, Peer Reviewed by Xiaochen Liu, Edited by Courtney Coleman Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, is a chronic...

Students vs. Pandemics

Apr 13, 20234 min read

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Blog Posts

A Silent Threat to Reproductive Health

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Endometriosis

Endometrial Cancer

Contraceptive Access and its Effect on Reproductive Autonomy

Exploring the Neurobiology of PTSD: A Glimpse into the Brain's Response to Trauma

Effects of Genetics and Stress on Substance Use Disorders

Role of MAT in Opioid Use Disorder

Barriers Black Communities Battle in Substance Use Treatments

Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder (DPDR)

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Bipolar Affective Disorder

Cystic Fibrosis

Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Person vs. Self Battle

Gender Dysphoria & Its Association With Chronic Illness

Type II Diabetes

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

Crohn's Disease: What You Need To Know

Leishmaniasis: A Comprehensive Overview

Onchocerciasis

How the Body Responds to COVID Mutations

COVID-19 Devastating the Unhoused Population

Post-Covid Conditions and the Recovery Process

Guinea Worm Disease and The Process of Eradication

Leprosy: A Broad Overview as of 2023