Category: The Pager
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$2,000 Annual Drug Rehab USA Mental Health Scholarship
Description: Description: The 2K Annual Drug Rehab USA Mental Health Scholarship is a $2,000 award designed to support students pursuing degrees in mental health fields, such as psychology, counseling, social work, and psychiatric nursing. This… Read more
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Our Country Could Use Some Work To Protect Refugees’ Health
The global stage has been marked by ongoing military conflicts, impacted economies, and hostile politics that can lead to marked declines in public health, especially among refugees. Once refugees reach safety, too, access to healthcare… Read more
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How Can Modern Technologies Help Solve The World’s Persistent Health Issues? VR Offers Us A Look
Utilizing existing technologies creatively can lead to groundbreaking contributions in healthcare innovation. All it requires is thinking through a creative perspective. For a perfect example, just turn to VR. It’s being used to train physicians… Read more
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Harnessing Coping Mechanisms for Pediatric Anxiety To Empower Future Physicians
Anxiety is more than just stress – it’s a persistent worry about impending events. Doctors frequently experience anxiety, which can take a toll on patient care. Meanwhile, childhood anxiety, if left untreated, can lead to… Read more
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Recognizing the Connections Between Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Responsible Prescriptions
Mental health conditions and substance use disorders are prevalent and often interconnected. Physicians must carefully prescribe controlled substances, considering individual patient needs and potential for misuse or side effects. This starts with physicians taking the… Read more
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Neuralink: Exploring the Frontiers of Human-Machine Integration
Elon Musk’s Neuralink has made science fiction a reality by creating a brain-computer interface (BCI) chip. This breakthrough enables individuals like Noland Arbaugh, a quadriplegic, to control a computer with their thoughts. However, ethical concerns… Read more
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Faulty Memories Don’t Need to Turn into Faulty Healthcare
Our memories are not as reliable as we think. Learning how and why what we remember is easily influenced can help all you future physicians give the best care by mindfully preserving objectivity in the… Read more
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Embracing The Technological Renaissance in Medicine—With Careful Optimism
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing medicine by assisting in patient care, diagnoses, and surgeries. Despite its efficiency, AI lacks human creativity and empathy, leading to potential limitations and risks in medical settings. However, it complements healthcare… Read more
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The Jarring Price of Seniors’ Everyday Health
The healthcare crisis in the US presents a growing challenge with rising medication costs and inadequate insurance coverage. Many seniors struggle to afford essential drugs, impacting their health and forcing difficult choices. Healthcare professionals must… Read more
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Is It Nature, Or Is It Nurture?
The nature vs. nurture debate, ongoing since the 1800s, explores the influence of genetics and environment on individual development. Notable figures such as Plato and John B. Watson contributed to this discussion. While genetic factors… Read more
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