Lisa Shankweiler

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• Why Is the Average Cystic Fibrosis Lifespan Longer in Canada than in the United States?

  The developed world has seen a strong increase in both the lifespan and quality of life for individuals diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. In both the United States and Canada, better treatment options and earlier diagnosis have made living with the chronic illness much more manageable.Interestingly,...

• Adolescents with Autism Need Better Access to Sex Education

  Romance and intimacy are parts of life, and have been scientifically proven to add to emotional security and good mental health. When someone desires a relationship but isn't able to attain one, a common effect is depression, loneliness, a lessened feeling of self-worth, and feelings of isolation...

• The Struggle of a Disabled Traveler Looking to Make a Living

  Richard Kuppusamy is a man who has to constantly travel for his work. Every 3 weeks, Kuppusamy boards a plane bound for whatever destination in order to earn a living. The only problem is: Richard suffers from a rare condition called spina bifida, a malformation of the spine that renders the patient...

• Influenza B: What You Need to Know

  Influenza Influenza, also commonly called as the flu, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by viruses, particularly influenza A or influenza B. These viruses usually infect the throat, nose, and lungs. Although the flu causes mild symptoms in most people, it can also cause severe...

• Heel Spurs: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

  When a person exposes their feet to constant stress, it triggers the buildup of calcium deposits at the bottom of the heel bone. Though this formation does not affect a person’s daily life, the situation changes when the formation undergoes repeated damage which causes a spur-shaped deformity...

• Why Young Women with Rheumatoid Arthritis Are Freezing Their Eggs Early

  While many freeze their eggs for the potential of having children down the line, it isn't as common in young women. However, those with rheumatoid arthritis have started to in order to ensure their disorder will not be able to stop them from a dream of having children.How does RA impact...