Ethics

The Ethical Implications and Legalization of Physician-Assisted Suicide

December 2, 2019 Kate Eunice Lorenzo

Toward the final stages of terminal illness, the physician’s focus shifts from lengthening their patient’s lifespan to making them the most comfortable they can be in the end stages of life. However, during this time, many patients feel that the best option for them is to end their lives due to their pain. To combat this situation, physician-assisted suicide became a solution, giving physicians the ability to provide their patients with lethal medication that they may take at any time of their choosing. However, there are many ethical implications associated with this practice.

Gene Therapy

May 13, 2019 Tiffany Chu

Before the discovery of DNA only seventy years ago, researchers and physicians alike had no idea how to tackle genetic disorders. Now, with the discovery of a new method of treatment called gene editing, scientists have gained the means to make revolutionary progress.

Gene Editing: Our Moral Savior?

May 13, 2019 Sudharshan Achalu

In November of 2018, a chinese researcher named He Jiankui brought the first genetically edited human embryos to life. These twins, Nana and Lulu, will surely occupy the scientific spotlight in the years to come, as they represent society’s first case of the biological and ethical viability of genetic editing in human embryos.

Sexual Assault in the Healthcare Industry

May 12, 2019 Minnie Luu

With the rise of the #MeToo Movement, in which victims of sexual assault raise awareness about its rampant presence in the workplace, different industries have been put under the spotlight for the harassment that occurs behind closed doors. The healthcare industry is no exception to this.

The Forgotten Frontier: Dwindling Healthcare Access in Rural America

February 17, 2019 Anaamika Campeau

Health in America

When we consider inequity in American healthcare, what comes to mind? As a society, we are aware of separate and unequal access to healthcare based on race and gender. Some less “obvious” aspects of healthcare accessibility that circulate popular understanding are immigrant status, socioeconomic class, and highest level of education achieved. Still, we miss one critical determinant of whether or not an individual sees a doctor,

Self-Diagnosis

February 10, 2019 Daniel Naranjo Sampson

The threat of disease carries psychological weight. This causes many people to use the internet as a research tool in their healthcare. Research supports this idea since perception of disease risk is a vital influence on health behavior. Some people even try to use the internet as a diagnosis tool. How should we feel about that, and can self-diagnosis improve patient outcomes?

ADHD Diagnoses

July 09, 2016  Ramola D. Baviskar

ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and is marked by regular periods of inattention and hyperactivity. Its causes are unknown, believed to be a mix of genetic and environmental factors.

The Covert Repercussions of Health Promotion

June 09, 2016  Farwa Feroze

“Don’t kill yourself and us too.”

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“Chances are he won’t stay with you. What happens to me?”

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When we find ourselves standing in front of a health promotion advertisement, we often only consider the message. What is the campaign promoting against?

The Quandary of Organ Distribution

February 06, 2016  Farwa Feroze

The doctors felt they had no choice; they could not give this five-month-old baby a new heart, thus decreasing his life expectancy to only a few more months. This special baby, Maverick, was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect that could not be improved even after two failed surgeries. Maverick and millions of other people with disabilities do not qualify for organ transplants for different reasons.