"The soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts"

While shadowing an internal medicine doctor, I had the opportunity to meet a patient with Von Willebrand disease (VWD). Upon looking into it, I found that VWD occurs in 1% of the population. It is a genetically inherited (either autosomal dominant or autosomal recessive) blood disorder, in which the blood doesn’t clot properly. In this Read more

In many parts of the world, girls face significant challenges when attending school regularly. One such obstacle is the stigma surrounding menstruation. The link between menstrual hygiene and girls’ education cannot be overstated. When girls lack access to proper menstrual hygiene products or feel ashamed of their periods, they may miss school days, which can negatively Read more