Many studies, reports, and articles have recently been published regarding the decreasing life expectancy in the United States. While looking at the overall number is important, it is also imperative to evaluate the specific causes of the decline, how the U.S. compares to its international counterparts, and specific disparities among different groups. This article compiles…
Pharmacy practice differs significantly between United States and India. This article recounts a Nepalese student perspective of her “pharmacy journey”. India is still in a developing phase in terms of role of pharmacist in healthcare, while US has set standards and critical involvement of pharmacist in patient care. Here I share my experience of attending…
In this article, Dr. Nagavi, former founding Dean of Ras Al Khaimah University, United Arab Emirates, shares how he was able to translate his four decades of academic experience and his passion for teaching to the post-retirement reality of HESDAR center in Mysuru, India.
Availability of increased economic and professional opportunities in developed countries leads many students in middle income countries to seek better opportunities elsewhere. Due to immigration rules and visa restrictions, most young people from India come to United states as graduate students for their Master’s program. However, success following graduate school completion depends upon how aware…
African American maternal and infant mortality are at disproportionate rates. The United States is deemed one of most dangerous developed nations for birthing. According to the CDC, in 2018 the United States reported a rate of 5.7 in 1,000 live births. Non-Hispanic black infant deaths accounted for 10.8 per 1,000 live births compared to non-Hispanic…