Informed Consent in Human Subject Research Human subject research plays a vital role in advancing medical care and improving societal well-being through data-driven insights. However, with human participants come ethical responsibilities to protect their autonomy, safety, and dignity. Informed consent has thus emerged as a cornerstone principle guiding research ethics. Recent Trends in Informed Consent […]
Obesity as a Medical and Social Problem While obesity remains a pressing global health issue as outlined, the language and framing could be updated to reflect current understandings. Specifically, terms like “obese people” may be replaced with “people living with obesity” to emphasize the humanity of those affected. Additionally, the causes outlined could be expanded […]
Self-Treatment: Balancing the Benefits and Risks for Personal Health Self-treatment, the practice of using medication to address ailments without medical supervision, has gained significant interest in healthcare. While it offers advantages such as convenience and cost savings, it also poses risks to one’s health. This article explores the benefits and risks of self-treatment, highlighting the […]
Western Medicine vs. Alternative Medicine: An Evidence-Based Comparison Western medicine, also known as allopathic or biomedicine, relies on scientifically validated treatments to diagnose and treat illnesses. Rooted in the scientific method, Western medicine is continually evaluated through rigorous clinical research and trials. Alternative medicine, sometimes called complementary or integrative medicine, encompasses a wide range of […]
Battling Alzheimer’s disease: Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating illness that robs individuals of their memories and abilities as brain cells progressively degenerate and die. It is the most common cause of dementia among older adults. While there is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s, research is advancing our understanding of the disease and identifying potential ways […]
Eating Disorders: Prevalence, Causes, and Treatment Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that involve disruptive eating behaviors and distress or concern about body weight, shape, or size (National Eating Disorders Association, 2022). The three main types of eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. In this article, I will discuss […]
The United Arab Emirates Early Education Policy The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a country that values the welfare and development of children in the early childhood stage, which is defined as the period from conception to eight years of age. The UAE has established various entities, policies and legislations to support the early childhood […]
Attachment and its role in child development: Attachment is one of the most important aspects of child development. The attachment relationship that forms between a child and their primary caregiver in the early years has a profound impact on the child’s social-emotional development, ability to cope with stress, and future relationships. This article will explore […]
Social Inclusion Policy in Early Years Education Early years education plays a vital role in developing social inclusion and laying the foundation for respect and acceptance among young children. A well-designed social inclusion policy can help early childhood centers foster environments where all children, regardless of abilities or backgrounds, feel respected and able to participate […]
Early Interventions in Rocking Behaviors of Children With Autism Rocking is a common form of self-stimulatory behavior (stimming) among children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Stimming is a repetitive behavior that involves movements or sounds that can help regulate sensory input, express emotions, or cope with stress. Rocking can be characterized by rocking back and […]
