Every year, approximately 6,000 babies are born with Down syndrome. Among these infants, about 60% also experience an additional challenge: obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This condition often occurs due to the distinct anatomical features associated with Down syndrome, such as narrower airways, lower muscle tone, an enlarged tongue (macroglossia), and constricted nasal passages. For children with …
In 2018, I was interning as a communications specialist at the Center for Health Innovation and Implementation Science (CHIIS), IU School of Medicine. That year, I was fortunate to have attended the Healthcare Thinkathon’ event hosted by them at the Hilton in downtown Indianapolis. The theme of the conference centered around transforming the current health …
A few days ago as I was boiling a kettle of spiced chai and waiting for the water to heat up, it reminded me of stress. Sometimes it is the little things that add up to a boil! The misplaced keys in the morning, your internet not working, your mail being delivered to a wrong …
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