The contributions of “hidden figures” to science, medicine, and health.
Mary Bruce was half of the husband-wife research duo that made major discoveries in tropical medicine. In the spirit of Mary Bruce, we seek to tell her story and others like it to show the contributions of all peoples to the discoveries that have shaped the world.
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Is it Just a Bowl Of Cereal?
Ethics in Medical Practices: Part 1 By Krista Surprenant Most of us have experienced a health kick at some point in our lives—reading nutrition information, counting calories, and tracking vitamin levels to hit the perfect daily intake. Maybe you’ve even looked up the health benefits of your favorite products. But have you ever stopped and…
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Dr. Kazue Togasaki: Serving the Japanese Community From San Francisco to the Concentration Camp
Prologue The wail of a newborn broke the silence in the plain, crowded room. Dr. Kazue Togasaki finally smiled in relief and wiped sweat off her forehead. This was her second delivery of the day. Fatigue overwhelmed her, but the parents’ shining faces lifted her remaining strength. As Dr. Togasaki stepped outside, it was not…
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Anesthesia: Paving the Way to Modern Surgery
by Nicholas Magnin New technology is rapidly progressing. Medicine, in particular, has made significant advancements in recent centuries. The luxury of treating complex medical conditions has contributed to worldwide life expectancies skyrocketing from approximately 30 years old up to 70 years old, more than doubling since the 1800s [1]. Currently, Americans have an average of…
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