Editorial
Health Politics in Focus: Dr. Norman Bethune (UofT 1916)
While a truly boundless graduate from University of Toronto (U of T), Dr Bethune is not a familiar name to most U of T students. A classmate of Dr. Fredrick Banting (co-discoverer of insulin, who is well known within the UofT community), Dr. Bethune was recently recognized at the University of Toronto by a sculpture made in his honour near the Medical Sciences building…
One World, One Vision: providing equitable care for retinoblastoma
Older Adults Living with HIV/AIDS on the Rise in Canada
The number of older Canadians living with HIV has spiked over the past decade and a half. The reason for this trend is twofold. First, increased access to improved antiretroviral therapy allows people currently living with HIV to live longer lives and age with HIV. Secondly, more and more Canadians are now receiving an HIV diagnosis in later stages of life.
Folding Symbols of Hope
First founded in 2007 at the U of T St. George campus, Fly with Origami, Learn to Dream (FOLD) started out as a small group of origami artists who wanted to share designs in the company of those who also enjoyed their art. Since then, FOLD has established a foothold within the University of Toronto’s diverse co-curricular background…
Four Poems
From poet Victoria McArtor.
Malaria Poems: Still Born
“As the shadow attaches to her toes /so the mother slings the still /born over her shoulder until night /when her birthed treasure is buried /with the others under the blankets.“
Malaria Poems: Okapi
“I know the field of grass /is green but my eyes /know different knowings.”
Malaria Poems: I Want To Go
“I want to go in the moment /before going in. The concrete /wall seems grayed with knowing.“
Malaria Poems: That’s cerebral
“Roughly one in ten children will suffer from neurological impairment after cerebral malaria, be it epilepsy, learning disability, changes in behaviour, loss of coordination or impairments to speech…”
The Burden of Hib Disease in Indonesia and Actions Taken to Mitigate its Effects
Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) disease is a dangerous communicable disease that has the potential to propagate many life-threatening illnesses such as meningitis and pneumonia, mainly amongst children 3 months to 3 years of age.
Malaria Poems: Counterfeit
“Third of malaria drugs ‘are fake’ /Their five faces fade black /in turns inside the shadow /trail cast by the steady sway”
Malaria Poems: Wrapped Up In
“What’s worse? I asked. /Fire brighter. Cold wins.”
Golden Rice: a Promising Solution to Vitamin A Deficiency and Child Mortality?
Vitamin A deficiency is a condition primarily affecting young children and pregnant or breastfeeding mothers in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa, who do not have regular access to Vitamin A-rich foods. Vitamin A deficiency is the cause of over 5.2 million cases of blindness in children around the world…