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White Paper: Pregnancy-Related Nausea and the Use of Crackers: Physiological Mechanisms and Clinical Dietary Practice

Posted on December 18, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy are among the most common and disruptive early gestational symptoms. Although often colloquially referred to as “morning sickness,” the condition reflects a coordinated set of endocrine, neurological, and gastrointestinal changes necessary for the … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Understanding Differential Allergic Responses to Inulin in Stevia Versus Garlic

Posted on December 11, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Inulin is a naturally occurring fructan polysaccharide found in many plants, including garlic, chicory, Jerusalem artichoke, and, in some formulations, purified or added to stevia sweeteners. While inulin itself is often treated as a uniform dietary fiber, its … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Social and Physical Consequences of Cutoff Date Effects in the Educational Environment

Posted on December 7, 2025 by nathanalbright

Children born a few days apart can end up a full year apart in school. This white paper looks at what that does to their social and physical outcomes in public schooling—and why the same dynamic is much weaker or … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Understanding Vasovagal Syncope and Why It Causes Unresponsiveness

Posted on November 29, 2025 by nathanalbright

Vasovagal syncope—often called a vasovagal episode, reflex syncope, or neurocardiogenic syncope—is the most common cause of fainting. It’s triggered by an abnormal reflex involving the vagus nerve, which controls many involuntary body functions. 1. What Happens During a Vasovagal Episode … Continue reading →

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White Paper: An Examination of the Origins and Extent of the Involvement of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Healthcare

Posted on November 25, 2025 by nathanalbright

1. Introduction Among Christian denominations, the Seventh-day Adventist Church (SDA) is unusually deeply involved in medical work. It operates a global network of hospitals, clinics, medical schools, and public-health programs that, in scale, rivals some secular health systems. This white … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Conditions Indicated by Excessive Daytime Napping and Prolonged Sleep Duration (≥12 Hours Daily)

Posted on November 22, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Sleeping twelve or more hours per day, combined with habitual napping, is clinically significant. While healthy adults vary in sleep need, consistent sleep beyond 9–10 hours and persistent daytime sleep episodes strongly suggest hypersomnolence, a symptom that can … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Regulatory, Legal, and Institutional Risks for Sanctioning Bodies in Approving High-Disparity Matchups (Case Study: Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua)

Posted on November 19, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Sanctioning bodies face substantial reputational, financial, legal, and political risks when approving fights that pair an elite world-class heavyweight such as Anthony Joshua with a celebrity-driven, unevenly credentialed fighter such as Jake Paul. While such contests can generate … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Clinical and Ethical Thought Process Behind Avoiding Treatment or Removal of Slow-Growing Prostate and Other Indolent Tumors in Elderly Patients

Posted on November 19, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Modern oncology increasingly recognizes that more treatment is not always better, particularly for elderly patients with slow-growing prostate tumors or other indolent neoplasms. This white paper outlines the reasoning framework physicians use when recommending active surveillance or watchful … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Bone Growth Over Pins and Plates in Reconstructive Surgery — Biological Mechanisms, Clinical Strategies, and Long-Term Outcomes

Posted on November 19, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Reconstructive orthopedic surgery depends heavily on the stabilization of fractured, deformed, or resected bone using internal fixation devices such as pins, plates, rods, and screws. These devices hold bone fragments in anatomical alignment while healing occurs; however, modern … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Short- and Long-Term Harms of Dehydration Clauses in Professional Boxing

Posted on November 17, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Dehydration clauses—sometimes labeled rehydration limits, rehydration caps, or next-day weight restrictions—have become increasingly common in professional boxing contracts. Under these clauses, fighters must weigh in at the official weigh-in (often 24–36 hours before the fight) and again on … Continue reading →

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