cures and treatments, global health Emory Undergraduate Medical Review . cures and treatments, global health Emory Undergraduate Medical Review .

Mastering the Molecular Scissors: Sickle Cell Gene Editing Unleashed

In order to combat bloodborne illnesses, such as Sickel Cell Disease, which affects millions of people globally, scientists have developed new gene editing technologies. Some examples of cutting edge gene editing technologies include CRISPR/Cas9 and Casgevy.

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Hemochromatosis: The Silent Iron Overload

Hemochromatosis is a ‘genetically induced iron overload’. Despite its frequency, hemochromatosis is commonly misdiagnosed or left untreated, earning the label "silent" disease.

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cancer, cures and treatments Emory Undergraduate Medical Review . cancer, cures and treatments Emory Undergraduate Medical Review .

Unraveling the Role of Gut Microbiota in Cancer: Harnessing Probiotics for Anticancer Therapies

Understanding the gut microbiome is important in better understanding the development of many diseases. Recently, the gut microbiota’s complex role in the development of cancer and anticancer drug efficacy has been discovered and applied to cancer treatment.

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climate change, immunology Emory Undergraduate Medical Review . climate change, immunology Emory Undergraduate Medical Review .

Immunological Alchemy: Unmasking Climate Change’s Global Impact on Health and Allergies

Climate change is more than just a threat to the environment, as it also leads to adverse consequences on human health. Climate change has lead to a surge in allergic respiratory disorders which requires the collaboration of healthcare, environmental science, policy-making, and public health teams to address this issue.

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sustainable healthcare Emory Undergraduate Medical Review . sustainable healthcare Emory Undergraduate Medical Review .

Joining the Forces of Policy, Green Teams, and Chemistry to Build a Sustainable Healthcare System in a Post-Covid World 

Sustainability is a topic that does not come up enough in discussions of healthcare improvement. Especially after the Covid-19 pandemic, use of single-use plastics and PPE have increased significantly and affected the environment adversely. Thus, we must start to look for renewable solutions.

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Anorexia Nervosa and Body Dysmorphic Disorder:

Both Anorexia Nervosa and Body Dysmorphic Disorder involve individual perceptions of body image, and recent research delving into this connection has discovered brain patterns linkages that may have significant implications for the future.

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cures and treatments, neuroscience Emory Undergraduate Medical Review . cures and treatments, neuroscience Emory Undergraduate Medical Review .

Natural Highs? Exploring the Endocannabinoid System

With an abundance of cannabinoid receptors in the cells of the brain, it should be no surprise that cannabinoids are involved with mental processes including mental illness. The THC in cannabis is responsible for its psychoactive effects, which range from “euphoria” to “anxiety” or “acute psychosis”

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holistic medicine, chronic health Emory Undergraduate Medical Review . holistic medicine, chronic health Emory Undergraduate Medical Review .

“Blue Zones” - Investigating the Diet to Live a Longer and Healthier Life

While it may be difficult to focus on one’s health and personal well-being in today’s busy world, five regions of the world today prove that healthy living can coincide with modern life. These five places are Loma Linda, California, Nicoya, Costa Rica, Sardinia Italy, Ikaria Greece, and Okinawa Japan.

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holistic medicine, medical ethics Emory Undergraduate Medical Review . holistic medicine, medical ethics Emory Undergraduate Medical Review .

The Impact of Prison Gardens on the Rehabilitation of Prisoners

The possible impacts of prison gardens include bettering prisoner conduct, improving mental health, and reducing recidivism rates. These factors have a direct connection with the rehabilitation of prisoners and provide them with an alternative option to traditional therapy.

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women's health, mental health, cures and treatments Emory Undergraduate Medical Review . women's health, mental health, cures and treatments Emory Undergraduate Medical Review .

The Future of Postpartum Depression Treatment

In response to the immense number of undiagnosed postpartum depression cases in recent decades, many individuals have shared their stories to create a more open dialogue (Elliott et al., 2020). However, medical understanding of postpartum depression lacks clarity even with greater awareness surrounding the disorder.

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pediatric health, global health, disparities, healthcare policy Emory Undergraduate Medical Review . pediatric health, global health, disparities, healthcare policy Emory Undergraduate Medical Review .

Childhood Malnutrition: An Overview of Pediatric Starvation and Institutional Corruption in Developing Countries

Complicated Severe Malnutrition (CSM) is one of the most troubling issues in regards to health equity in developing countries. Children are especially at risk, so to reduce childhood mortality, we must address the insufficiency of current global health initiatives.

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