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To Vaccinate or Not To Vaccinate: Who’s to blame for low vaccination rates for human Papillomavirus (HPV) in young adults and children in the US?
June 25, 2025 EDT
To Vaccinate or Not To Vaccinate: Who’s to blame for low vaccination rates for human Papillomavirus (HPV) in young adults and children in the US?
Caroline Adams

HPV is the most common STI in the US, causing cancers preventable by vaccination. Low vaccination rates stem from weak physician recommendations, safety concerns, and cultural mistrust, requiring targeted outreach

Why Does He Keep Asking For What’s Already There?
June 03, 2025 EDT
Why Does He Keep Asking For What’s Already There?
Madeline B KarstenKaren Ganacias

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s HHS nomination spotlights vaccine misinformation, flawed studies, and rising distrust in institutions, threatening public health as preventable diseases surge amid persistent vaccine hesitancy and fear.

Failures of Interpreting and the Impact on Immigrant Healthcare in the United States
August 06, 2024 EDT
Failures of Interpreting and the Impact on Immigrant Healthcare in the United States
Constanza Menendez AlurraldeInochi Gonzalez Calvo

This commentary focuses on the limitations of virtual medical translation and highlights the benefits of language concordance for delivering safe and effective healthcare.

Fostering open dialogue: Creating safe spaces for adolescents to discuss sexual health
July 23, 2024 EDT
Fostering open dialogue: Creating safe spaces for adolescents to discuss sexual health
Jennifer H. LeeYunna Gu

This commentary explores the value and challenges of implementing quality adolescent sexual health education in the US and highlights the role of advocacy and community initiatives.

March 19, 2024 EDT
Judicial Action Threatens Skin Cancer Prevention for 80 Million Americans
Kareena S. GargEric L. WanMichael Cardis

This article advocates for reversing recent judicial action that suspended ACA-mandated coverage of skin cancer counseling given the probable increase in melanoma morbidity and mortality.

September 06, 2023 EDT
A Corner of Control
Jaytin Gupta

This human piece ventures into the mind of an obstretric patient from the persepctive of a medical student, to better understand the progression through medical course of care.

Le entiendo: The Power of Intermediate-Level Fluency in Patient Care
September 06, 2023 EDT
Le entiendo: The Power of Intermediate-Level Fluency in Patient Care
Mckenna Brownell

This article explores the patient and physician empowerment associated with language accessibility.

Fear, Love, and News: How US News Coverage of Immigration Negatively Impacts the Mental Health and Well-Being of Immigrant Families
July 25, 2023 EDT
Fear, Love, and News: How US News Coverage of Immigration Negatively Impacts the Mental Health and Well-Being of Immigrant Families
Jordan Maurer

An interrogation into the narrative contextualizing features of the contemporary immigration debate, and the resulting health implications to migrant communities.

A Case for Needle Exchange Programs: Not Letting Perfection be the Enemy of the Good
July 10, 2023 EDT
A Case for Needle Exchange Programs: Not Letting Perfection be the Enemy of the Good
Madeline B. Karsten

This article investigates the harm reduction strategy of needle exchange programs.

Incentivizing Drug Development for Patients With Rare Diseases
July 10, 2023 EDT
Incentivizing Drug Development for Patients With Rare Diseases
Eric L. Wan

This article evaluates the financing shortcomings of rare disease drug development.

July 03, 2023 EDT
The Questions We Ask
Arya Prasad

The experiences of a medical student conveyed through queries.

June 16, 2023 EDT
Obstacles and Avenues for Medical Students Interested in Global Health Work
Amanda Wibben

This paper discusses the physician challenges and opportunities for international medical work.