By Mal Go Illustration by Taimi Xu Abstract This narrative literature review explores the relationship between Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) and placental histopathology. The placenta, a crucial fetal organ, plays a vital role in maternal-fetal exchanges during pregnancy. GDM, a common complication affecting 2 to 10 percent of pregnancies in the US, is characterized […]
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The Ethical Intricacies of Transgender Surgery
Illustration by Taimi Xu Article by Leyla Giordano Over the past decade, the transgender population has increased in visibility dramatically in the United States. The medical field has made progress when it comes to access to gender-affirming surgery; however, the progress has not rid society of discrimination and bias towards the transgender population, and […]