Meaghan Hoffmann

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  Kidney stones are ball-like structures that form in the kidney and other organs in the urinary system of a person. Kidney stones form as a result of accumulation of very toxic and acidic materials filtered from the blood by the kidney. Kidney stones also result from different infections in the body,...

• How the Smart Insulin Patch is a Breakthrough for Insulin Delivery

  Diabetes is a disease that affects an estimated one million people or more in the United states alone. It’s a disease that’s characterized by the body’s inability to make, process or use insulin sufficiently. Diabetes can affect just about anyone but there are risk factors that make some more...

• Additional Insight into Children's Sleep Apnea

  It is surprisingly not uncommon for children to show mild forms of sleep apnea due to enlarged tonsils or adenoids, and some of them can usually grow out of it as their body develops and the airway expands to accommodate their growth. Regardless, the severe versions of obstructive sleep-disordered...

• Risk Factors for Obesity

  The following triggers and risk factors contribute toward obesity.Genes: Genes possibly affect the amount of fat stored by the body. Genetics influences the efficiency of food being converted into energy, the distribution of fats, and the burning of calories by the body during physical...

• Autism: Why It's Important to Consider Identity-First Language

  When discussing autism, it’s easy to get caught up in conversations about genetics and DNA that can often feel detached from the everyday experiences of people with autism. The research being done in these areas and the discussions that surround them are undoubtedly important. New studies and data...

• Is Melanoma Treatable?

  Melanoma is a type of skin cancer associated with excess exposure to UV rays and tanning booths. Melanoma originates from certain cells in the skin called melanocytes, which contains the pigment melanin that influences skin color. If left untreated, melanoma spreads quickly and leads to death....