by Francesca Rome-Marie | Jul 12, 2022 | Global Health
Though polio has existed throughout history, the first mass outbreaks didn’t occur until the industrial era. Peaking in the Americas and Europe in the 1940’s and 1950’s, the highly contagious virus spread fear as it indiscriminately killed and paralyzed children. Then...
by Francesca Rome-Marie | Jun 29, 2022 | Global Health
Monkeypox, a rare and less severe relative of smallpox, is currently making headlines. According to the World Health Organization, more than 250 cases have been reported in approximately 16 countries. This is a viral disease spread by close and prolonged contact with...
by Francesca Rome-Marie | Jun 10, 2022 | Global Health
Finding a way to grant immunity to the Coronavirus has been a worldwide preoccupation since the beginning of the pandemic. However, the colloquial definition of the word ‘immunity’ is somewhat different than what medical professionals mean when they use this term....
by Francesca Rome-Marie | Apr 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
Childbirth is a powerful event that should be protected. Tragically, mistreatment, abuse, and obstetric violence are far too common in the delivery room. Although pregnancy itself can pose risks, seeking care during labor should not. Neglect and...
by Francesca Rome-Marie | Mar 24, 2022 | Global Health
It has been nearly a year since the COVID-19 vaccine was first administered and distributed to various hospitals. What began as a hopeless pandemic now has an end in sight. Although nobody expects the virus to go away completely, the introduction of the COVID-19...
