medical – Gauri’s Quiet Corner

Why the US needs a single payer health care system

As we near 5 months into this on-going pandemic, COVID-19 has truly exposed the cracks in the foundation of many of our infrastructures, especially our health care system in the US. Now more than ever you may be hearing for more calls for single payer health care, or the catch all phrase “Medicare-4-All”. So whatContinue reading “Why the US needs a single payer health care system”

Social distancing and mental wellness

As the Coronavirus pandemic continues to change our social landscape, I wanted to write about ways we can follow health experts to keep ourselves and communities safe, while making sure we are looking out for our mental well-being. I hope you all are practicing social distancing, in any way you possibly can. Social distancing notContinue reading “Social distancing and mental wellness”

Slowing the spread of infectious disease: what is “herd immunity” and why does it matter?

When you are vaccinated against an infectious disease (for example, the flu, or measles) you are not only reducing your own risk of contracting the disease, you are protecting your whole community. Most of us are able to get vaccinated against certain diseases, but for those who are immunocompromised, or otherwise unable to be safelyContinue reading “Slowing the spread of infectious disease: what is “herd immunity” and why does it matter?”

The pros and cons of telemedicine

Over the last decade, especially in the last few years, technological advances have helped health care providers deliver care to patients who may not otherwise have access to it. However, this poses questions about the validity of telemedicine, compared to “standard care”, and whether or not this may be the future of health care –Continue reading “The pros and cons of telemedicine”

TMJ disorder: Living with an invisible chronic illness

I first learned about TMJ disorder when I was newly-moved to Los Angeles, facing levels of traffic and commute hours I hadn’t ever imagined living on the east coast! Being a graduate student while navigating one of the biggest cities I’d ever been to of course brought on some nerves and stress, which had ledContinue reading “TMJ disorder: Living with an invisible chronic illness”