Think you might have caught an infectious disease? While medical sources are pretty definite about the difficulty of catching diseases like Ebola in NYC, it’s still helpful to know what procedures the city has in place to deal with contagious diseases. As NYC is an international hub that sees travelers come in from all corners… Continue reading How Does NYC Handle Epidemics and Emergencies?
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An Interview with an Entrepreneurial Transplant
Medical apps are growing in importance around the world. From the recent development of an app that can diagnose malaria to Cambridge University’s development of an app that can assist in monitoring issues such as diabetes and kidney disease, these developments could potentially have a big impact on world health.One digital health startup has recently… Continue reading An Interview with an Entrepreneurial Transplant
5 Hurdles Internationals Face When Moving to the US
To begin with, it’s important to know that anyone relocating to New York City is going to face some challenges. The city is not particularly easy to navigate and there are many ways to drain your bank account before you even get settled in. The job market is among the most competitive in the world,… Continue reading 5 Hurdles Internationals Face When Moving to the US
Sick and Confused? The Basics of the US Medical System
Some aspects of moving to a new country are easier to understand than others. While you may be able to understand the subway system and how to find some of your favorite foods from back home, other aspects don’t rely on intuition. One area of living that is different in almost every country is healthcare… Continue reading Sick and Confused? The Basics of the US Medical System
Chinatown’s Alternative Medicine
New York City’s Chinatown has perhaps the largest collection of restaurants, exotic merchandise, and food stalls in the city — along with a thriving community of Chinese and Chinese-Americans, all living and working in this densely populated neighborhood.Over the past year, however, I have been going to Chinatown for completely different reasons than the great… Continue reading Chinatown’s Alternative Medicine