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Megan Brooks
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Writer and Editor, Freelance
Weston
Beats
international development, public healthhealth, Africa South Africa, global health medicine, global health science
There is no topic I wouldn't cover .There is simply no time for everything.
Content
By Megan Brooks Verified| Medscape Verified New data show a significant uptick in depression among US adolescents and adults, with few receiving treatment. Depression is a leading cause of disability worldwide and has significant consequences for individual well-being and public health. The latest data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), during 2021-2023, show that about 13% of individuals aged 12 years or older reported depression in the past 2 weeks — up from roughly 8% in 2013-2014
By Megan Brooks Verified| Medscape Verified Two early-stage clinical trials demonstrate the safety and potential effectiveness of stem cell therapies to treat Parkinson’s disease (PD), the second most common neurological disease worldwide. PD is characterized by the progressive loss of neurons that produce dopamine. Although current treatments, such as levodopa, can alleviate symptoms in the early stages of PD, their efficacy declines, and they are often accompanied by side effects such as dyskinesia
Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
De Pere, Wisconsin, United States