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Childhood Cancer in the US
The U.S. has made countless strides in the field of biotechnology. Research and innovation are cornerstones of our nation’s development and global socio-economic status. In fact, we are known for providing the best health care in the world. However, there are still a number of things to keep on working towards, like a cure for more »
US Health Care Reform
In 2010, USA Today reported that the number of uninsured Americans had risen to 50.7 million. The significance is that one in six U.S. residents lacks access to quality health care.6 Furthermore, this number does not include those that are underinsured (about 25 million people) or illegal immigrants.3 Our health care system is also one of more »
The Increasing Threat of Non-Communicable Disease in the Developing World
Global health has been typecast with images of AIDS, malaria, and other infectious diseases. While these diseases are certainly a huge problem, the truth of the matter is that “diseases of the rich” traditionally associated with first world countries such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer are now showing up more and more in developing more »