Author Archives: Betsy Arant (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Adrian Brandon’s “Stolen” Honors Victims of Police Violence

A series of unfinished portraits reflects the tragedy of lives cut short
Posted on October 11, 2020 by Betsy Arant (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

At first glance, the portraits in Adrian Brandon’s “Stolen” appear to be works in progress. His detailed pencil sketches depict faces young and old, smiling and somber, with small splashes of color that make it seem as though the artist … Continue reading →

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New Alzheimer’s Test May Lead to Early Diagnosis

Recent studies have shown that tau proteins may be key to identifying the disease
Posted on October 5, 2020 by Betsy Arant (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Researchers may have developed a new test for diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease. Recent studies in the U.S., Colombia and Sweden found that the disease could be identified with 96% accuracy by running a blood test to screen for a protein called … Continue reading →

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“The only lasting truth is Change.”

- Octavia Butler
Posted on October 1, 2020 by Betsy Arant (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
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Fear of Contracting COVID-19 Leads Many to Forgo Medical Visits

Americans are avoiding hospitals for fear of contracting the virus
Posted on September 27, 2020 by Betsy Arant (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

It’s well-known that COVID-19 has impacted the availability of medical services throughout the country. In regions hard-hit by the virus, hospitals and clinics are overwhelmed with new cases, and patients with less urgent medical conditions are often turned away. However, … Continue reading →

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“Certified” by Rachel Eliza Griffiths

A poet and photographer explores the intimate minutiae of loss
Posted on September 21, 2020 by Betsy Arant (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

In her book “Seeing the Body,” Rachel Eliza Griffiths navigates her grief over the death of her mother through a series of black-and-white photographs and searingly intimate poems. The book’s title evokes the gut-wrenching shock of confronting death in its … Continue reading →

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Research Lags on Medical Aid in Dying Drugs

Researchers face controversy and limited resources when it comes to developing life-ending medications
Posted on September 7, 2020 by Betsy Arant (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Drug development is a very expensive operation. For a pharmaceutical company, bringing a new drug to market can cost around $1 billion — a worthwhile investment if that medication is then sold to millions of consumers. But what if the … Continue reading →

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