15% of all children in the UK are neurodiverse.
In a single classroom, there will be at least one neurodiverse child.
Stepping into the world of medicine: August 2016, the moment I met my fellow Black medical students at the University of Toronto. From outfit struggles to embracing natural curls, join me on this journey of identity, representation, and making lasting impressions.
You are enjoying life, your parent / parents are also enjoying life to the full, your children are growing up and planning their own futures…. And then you get the call.
Meet Shawntay Harris, a trailblazing Texas nurse and the first Black woman inducted into the Academy of Emergency Nurses.
When Damas Gisimba suffered kidney failure in 2021, Hyacinthe Uwimana, one of the young women whom he had taken in and cared for after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, donated a kidney to him.
“The Emotional Side of Neurodiversity: Understanding the Unspoken Challenges”
Embark on a remarkable journey from village roots to the pinnacle of medical excellence with Dr. Thakgalo Thibela, South Africa’s youngest female Medical Doctor at just 21. From Violet Bank to the University of Witwatersrand, her story is one of resilience, academic brilliance, and unwavering dreams. Join us in celebrating her tenacity, triumphs, and aspirations as she serves her community and aims for a future in Neurosurgery.
In the intricate mosaic of health research, a new study unveils a disconcerting connection between lived experiences of racism and the heightened risk of stroke among Black women. Delving into the extensive data of Boston University’s Black Women’s Health Study (BWHS), researchers expose a concerning reality—perceived racism as a potential precursor to an increased risk of stroke. As we navigate the nuanced landscape of health disparities, this study sparks a crucial conversation about the broader implications of systemic racism on the well-being of Black women in the United States.
Her groundbreaking work in developing a rapid Covid-19 vaccine has left an indelible mark on scientific history.