We often do it. Maybe you’re working at a construction site and need to call for help due to a misplaced connection that drops a pile of 2X4s on a coworker. Conversely, you’re sitting at a park when a loose dog bites the arm of a kiddo on the playground, causing blood loss and requiring …
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As the sun sets over the seemingly endless expanse of the reservation, the picturesque vista hides a bitter truth. A silent epidemic is brewing in the heartland of America’s indigenous communities – a juxtaposition of food insecurity and rising diabetes rates. This cocktail of circumstances, a product of historical and ongoing systemic disparities, presents an …
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Anyone tuned into social media during the recent global pandemic may remember clicking on links, pictures, and videos from talking heads discussing wild accusations and ideas about all kinds of information. From the origin of the virus to the many home remedies sure to cure even the slightest sniffle, we were overrun with a fantasy-footballish …
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Healthcare is not a privilege but a fundamental human right that should be accessible to all individuals. As we move into a new era of technology-driven solutions and artificial intelligence-supported processes, it becomes clear that recognizing healthcare as a right is essential, given the breadth of our tools and the efficiencies we have created. Yet, …
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Over 437,000 children were removed from their homes in the last year. That staggering statistic acts as a sort of report card on the American legal system. While there are cases that warrant such extreme acts, plenty of issues should never have made it past a simple report. This is especially true when it …
Healthcare Discrimination Leading to Family Separation: Devastating Impacts on Children Read More »
Over the past few years, artificial intelligence (AI) has grown at an exponential rate. Many new advances are revolutionizing how we do everything, from writing a quick note to your colleagues to developing a new business plan that is 100% automated. While these advances are undoubtedly changing the world, we do need to look at …
The Potential of OpenAI and chatGPT: A Call for Responsible Regulation Read More »
There are over 5.2 million American Indians and Alaska Natives in the United States. These indigenous communities make up roughly 2% of the total population, with 14 different states holding more than 100,000 residents with this background. That is a significant population considering these were widely considered to be the first residents of our country long before …
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The point of surgery is to create both life-saving and life-altering benefits for patients needing a more invasive solution to many of the everyday health issues we experience today. Sounds like a win-win scenario. Surgeons spend years perfecting their skills, and citizens receive the exceptional care that extends their years or quality of life. …
The Hidden Biases in Medicine: Why Do Black Men Fare Worse After Surgery Read More »
For the most part, every day Americans across the country have begun to get back to life as usual. Walking into grocery stores and other locations without being forced to wear a mask has allowed many of us to look at COVID-19 as a thing of the past. Unfortunately, we are very much still …
COVID-19 and the Importance of Remaining Vigilant Read More »
As technology continues to evolve, it’s natural for people to wonder about the impact it will have on various industries. One industry that has been affected in recent years is healthcare, particularly in the area of medical writing. Artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms like ChatGPT have become increasingly sophisticated, making it possible for them …