Category: Social Impact

  • Inadequate and Unsustainable Care for the Elderly

    As referenced in The Wall Street Journal, inadequate and unsustainable care for the elderly poses an increasing threat to the quality of life for both caregivers and recipients. Families experience significant stress, anxiety, and potential mental breakdowns as they struggle to balance caregiving responsibilities with work performance demands. This situation often results in insufficient support Read more

  • U.S. Childcare System is Broken

    These statistics identified in the reference USA Today article on childcare spending in the U.S. are more alarming than I anticipated. The high costs place an immense burden on families, making it difficult for many to afford quality care. This situation underscores the urgent need for comprehensive policy reforms to support working parents and ensure Read more

  • Photography and Video Contribution to Body Dysmorphia-Like Symptoms in Americans

    Photography was invented in the 19th century, and this offered a new way of capturing moments in time and keeping them. In America, over time, perceptions driven by the evolution of photography and video have shaped cultural mindsets and even societal norms. This article will cover the intricate relationship these visual mediums have with the Read more

  • A Survivor’s Story

    When you’ve done all you can to avert disaster, yet it strikes regardless, the path forward is to draw strength from your faith, persevere, and share your experience to help prevent others from enduring similar hardships. Cheryl Scott made a courageous decision to undergo prophylactic surgery, removing her ovaries and breasts after a BRCA test Read more

  • Making Clinical Trials More Diverse

    The medical community has redoubled efforts to involve more Blacks, Hispanics, and Asians in clinical trials. I am so happy to see these stats. Different ethnic groups may respond differently to medical treatments due to genetic variations. Inclusion ensures that treatments are relevant, effective, and safe across diverse populations. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ppingel_i-am-so-happy-to-see-these-stats-different-activity-7132065636641361920-SKvo?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop Read more

  • Maternal Mortality

    Twenty North Carolina hospitals were identified among the best for maternity care. This is great information to have on hand since the NC maternal mortality rate is rising faster than the national rate reported by the CDC in 2023. The U.S. maternal mortality rate in 2021 was 32.9 deaths per 100,000 live births, according to Read more