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Character, Not Just Credentials: What Pre-Med Discourse Says About the Future of Medicine
An Interview with Dr. Rekha Srinivasan The Story For this month’s OvaCare article, I sat down with Dr. Rekha Srinivasan, a professor at Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Sri, as she is known to her students, teaches the notoriously challenging subject of Organic Chemistry to hundreds of pre-med students each semester. Recently, she has noticed a concerning trend: a small but significant number of these students are making negative and personal comments about their profes
Neko Dossett
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The Science of Breast Cancer Today
Breast cancer research has advanced rapidly in recent years, providing women and their clinicians with better tools to detect cancer early and understand how different tumors behave. These discoveries matter because they guide decisions about screening, treatment, and long-term care. As science improves, women can make more informed decisions with greater confidence (National Cancer Institute, 2025). Art by Shea Davis Improving Screening Technology Mammography remains the
Sameera Devulapally
Dec 1, 20253 min read
Hormones and Drugs: How the Pharmaceutical Industry has Failed Women
The Problem Have you ever felt that your medication simply isn’t working as well as it usually does on a particular day? If you have, there may be a predictable, physiological reason for it. Drug metabolism, absorption, and elimination rates often shift dramatically with hormone levels. This is especially true of sex hormones such as estrogen and testosterone. These hormones can impact the transporters, enzymes, and receptors that are involved in how the body reacts to a med
Neko Dossett
Dec 1, 20254 min read
Breast Cancer and Its Unequal Burden
Breast cancer affects women across the country, but not everyone has the same chance of early detection, high-quality treatment, or long-term survival. These differences are shaped by race, income, neighborhood resources, and access to healthcare. Understanding these disparities is an essential step toward creating programs that support all women, not only those with strong insurance or nearby medical facilities (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2024). How Race and
Sameera Devulapally
Dec 1, 20253 min read
The Hidden Consequences of Weakening Pregnancy Protections for Women in the Workplace
Policies that shape women’s experiences during pregnancy and postpartum have direct effects on their well-being, safety, and long-term health. In the United States, having reasonable workplace accommodations during pregnancy is needed to help women stay employed without putting their physical or mental health at risk [3,8]. However, recent legal challenges to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) guidance under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) have weak
Shriya Mehta
Dec 1, 20253 min read
Medical Gaslighting: A Woman's Narrative of Biomedicine
What is Medical Gaslighting? The term medical gaslighting has become increasingly common in conversations about women's healthcare, but what does it really mean and how can it be prevented? Medical gaslighting is defined by the American Journal of Medicine as “an act that invalidates a patient's genuine clinical concern without proper medical evaluation, because of physician ignorance, implicit bias, or medical paternalism.” We’ll unpack this definition throughout the artic
Neko Dossett
Nov 3, 20255 min read
Policy Impacts on Maternity Care in the United States and France
Health and financial risks associated with childbirth vary widely depending on the policies in place to support mothers. For many women in the United States, having a baby can lead to financial pressure, too little recovery time, and increased medical concerns. France, meanwhile, takes a more structured approach to maternity care, where postpartum recovery is guaranteed and supported by law. The differences between the two systems show how policy decisions directly impact wo
Shriya Mehta
Nov 3, 20254 min read
The Voices Behind OvaNews
OvaNews would not be possible without our Newsletter Chairs. Every few weeks, they translate dense policy shifts and new medical findings into plain language, making sure our community stays informed and empowered. Their words help turn knowledge into action, one issue at a time.
Shea Davis
Lead Artist
University of Texas at Austin
Sameera Devulapally
Newsletter Writer, Medical Research
Case Western Reserve University
Neko Dossett
Newsletter Writer, Medical Research
Case Western Reserve University
Shriya Mehta
Newsletter Writer, Policy
Cornell University
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