Christina Frank
Hi there. I’m a Brooklyn-based writer and editor specializing in all aspects of health, medicine, and psychology. I write for consumer websites, medical centers, nonprofits, trade publications, and more. I'm curious, meticulous, cliche-averse, and highly respectful of deadlines. I look forward to working together!
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HIV Education
At Georgetown, learning about HIV is a hands-on experience.
Finding Power, Seeking Serenity
Stage III breast cancer survivor Amanda Enayati turned her life around by seeking stories of women who beat the odds.
Georgetown Lombardi Clinical Trial Helps Advance Use of Immunotherapy in Liver Cancer
Facing a Difficult Diagnosis, Why One Patient Chooses to Confront Cancer at Georgetown Lombardi
Adam Skipper was one of the primary caregivers for his 69-year-old mother before pancreatic cancer took her life. In October 2018, almost two years to the day of his mother’s death, Skipper was diagnosed with the same disease.
Virtual Reality Can't Replace Real Human Bodies in Medical Training
For decades, future MDs have honed their clinical skills on medical actors and cadavers. Here's why this low-tech training method is still so valuable.
Should You Wear a Medical ID Bracelet?
Jewelry engraved with emergency medical info has become more popular since the pandemic hit.
Inked For the Cause
For members of the PKD community, tattoos can have a very special meaning.
A Guide to Pet Allergies for Animal Lovers
Video Visits With Eye Doctors, Explained
The use of telemedicine has skyrocketed due to shelter-in-place orders across the country, even among medical specialties that might not seem to lend themselves to it, such as ophthalmology.
New Treatments for PKD in Development
Clinical trials for several medications and lifestyle modifications are underway
How Care Facilities Are Coping With Extreme Weather Events
With climate-related disasters increasing, long-term care providers are facing new challenges in emergency preparedness.
How to Help Your Kids Handle Disappointment
Tools for coping with disappointment during the coronavirus crisis
The Medical Experts Saving Lives on Mt. Everest
As adventure travel grows, so does the field of wilderness medicine.
ADHD and Substance Abuse
Why teens with the disorder are at higher risk for addiction
How to Talk to Teenagers About Porn
Talking to your child about watching porn can be awkward and something you’d rather avoid, but it’s a critical conversation to have.
“I Don’t Have ‘Quit’ In Me”
After his initial diagnosis of advanced melanoma in 1998, Dan Engel experienced five recurrences and underwent 10 operations, plus radiation and treatment in six clinical trials. Today he is cancer-free.
Advances in Diagnosing MS
With multiple sclerosis, it’s critical to be diagnosed as early as possible, so that treatment can begin and, ideally, stave off the progression of neurological damage and disability. But this urgency presents a challenge for physicians, because there is currently no single test that results in a definitive diagnosis of MS.
These 5 Medical Specialties Are On the Rise. Here's Why.
A national shortage of primary care physicians, along with increasing healthcare costs, has created a demand for new types of specialists, as well as innovative uses of technology in healthcare. Here are five types of medical specialists on the rise — what they do, what makes them distinct and when you might see one.
Drinking and Bleeding Disorders
Alcohol can be problematic for a number of reasons, especially if you have a bleeding disorder. Here’s what to know.
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