Category: Health
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Ari Kirshenbaum, St. Michael’s College – Nicotine and E-Cigarettes
What makes someone dependent on e-cigarettes? Ari Kirshenbaum, professor of psychology at St. Michael’s College, devised a game to find out. Dr. Ari Kirshenbaum is a professor of psychology at Saint Michael’s College in Colchester, Vermont, where he researches behavior influenced by recreational drugs. His current work on human psychopharmacology of e-cigarettes is funded by…
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Bernadette Riley, New York Institute of Technology – Physicians and Social Media
On New York Institute of Technology Week: Should you send your doctor a friend request? Bernadette Riley, associate professor of family medicine, explores the blurring of the private and professional lives. Dr. Riley, a graduate of Fordham University (2001) and New York College of Osteopathic Medicine (2005), started her training as an ENT/Facial Plastic surgery…
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Alexander Lopez, New York Institute of Technology – Changing Brain Performance in Kids with Autism
On New York Institute of Technology Week: How do we get children with autism back into the game? Alexander Lopez, associate professor of occupational therapy, determines how sports and play can help re-wire the brain. Alexander Lopez, J.D., received his Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from Kean University in 1997 and a Juris Doctor…
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Navin Pokala, New York Institute of Technology – Treatment for Psychiatric Illnesses
On New York Institute of Technology Week: New psychiatric therapies are needed. Navin Pokala, assistant professor of biological and chemical sciences, explores how more understanding could bring about new treatments. Navin Pokala’s interests are at the intersections of experiment and computation, and science and engineering. As a graduate student at the University of California, Berkeley,…
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Azhar Ilyas, New York Institute of Technology – Early Detection of HIV
On New York Institute of Technology Week: HIV testing needs to go where the laboratory cannot. Azhar Ilyas, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, examines a new handheld method to do just that. Azhar Ilyas is an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering. Prior to joining New York Institute of Technology, he was…
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Corey Johnson, University of Waterloo – Geo-Social Dating Apps
Dating practices are being changed again by Geo-social networking applications. Corey Johnson, professor in the department of recreation and leisure studies at the University of Waterloo, takes a look at this new landscape. My theorizing and qualitative inquiry focuses its attention on the power relations between dominant (white, male, heterosexual, etc.) and non-dominant populations in…
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Betsy Schlabach, Earlham College – Racial Disparities in Healthcare
Racism can play an unfortunate role in the healthcare system. Betsy Schlabach, associate professor of history at Earlham College, says this injustice is nothing new. Betsy Schlabach is a scholar of Black Chicago History, Urban History, Geography, Popular Culture, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Sports History/Gaming Culture, and American Studies. She is the author of Along…
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Kevin Singer, North Carolina State University – Friendships Matter for Higher Ed Students
On This Student Spotlight: Having a diverse friend group can be an important part of college life. Kevin Singer, Ph.D student at North Carolina State University, examines why seeking out people with different beliefs can be a vital part of an education. Kevin Singer is a PhD student in higher education and Research Associate for…
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Lauren Noto-Bell, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine – Pain Management
On Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Week: We need a better way to treat pain. Lauren Noto-Bell, associate professor in the department of osteopathic manipulative medicine, has some possible solutions. Dr. Lauren Noto Bell is an associate professor, clinician, and faculty member in the Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM). She is actively involved in…
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Lisa Corbin, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine – Trauma and Addiction
On Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Week: Ineffectively confronting trauma can lead to substance abuse. Lisa Corbin, assistant professor in the department of counseling, explores how to break this cycle. Lisa Corbin, LPC, NCC, who specializes in addiction and trauma, can discuss how many treatment facilities use a trauma-informed approach to help instill healthier coping…