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When Machines can Understand: Seizure Prediction using Machine Learning
Written by: Annette Dao Edited by: Lea Kallo The Human Mind At what point does human cognition no longer become only understandable to...
Aug 214 min read
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The Role of Pharmacists in Preventing Medication Errors in Hospitals
Written By: Michelle Zhang When I first became intrigued by pharmacy, I was drawn more than ever to pill bottles and prescriptions. I...
Aug 194 min read
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Loneliness as a Public Health Crisis: An Analysis of Post-COVID Memory Loss due to Social Isolation
Written by: Saghi Naghizadeh Edited by: Gabriela Castro, Fernando Aguilar (Randall, M. et al., 2011) When the COVID-19 pandemic began, I...
Aug 1911 min read
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A Quiet Undoing: How Chronic Stress Silently Rewires the Mind
Written by: Ananya Ganji Throughout my life, stress has been a constant. Whether it be a dance recital, an exam, or a social event, I’d...
Aug 155 min read
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Neuroplasticity in Action: Exploring Adult Language Acquisition and Multilingualism
Written By: Jolyn Le Edited By: Abbie Affum Introduction Have you ever wanted to learn a new language? Perhaps as a way to order the...
Aug 146 min read
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Visible Scars, Invisible Struggles: Cleft Lip Across Borders
By Abbie Affum. Edited by: Fernando Aguilar. What if a scar on your face meant a lifetime of being stared at, teased, or even shunned?...
Aug 136 min read
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Exploration of CPTSD: Reparenting and Healing a Traumatized Mind
By Fernando Aguilar Edited by: Jacinda Taggett As someone who is interested in becoming a mental health professional, I receive a lot of...
Aug 138 min read
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Persistency Over Consistency: The Neurodivergent Reality of Work-life Balance
By Eliora M. Introduction Imagine attempting to juggle five balls while standing on one foot, only to hear someone proclaim that...
Aug 124 min read
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Thinking Through the Fog: How Postpartum Depression Disrupts Mental Clarity
Written by: Hannah Ramirez Postpartum depression is a mood disorder that impacts pregnant or postpartum women and affects 10-20% of...
Aug 115 min read
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