Hailey Miller

3 weeks ago | trialsjournal.biomedcentral.com | Samuel Byiringiro |Juliana Garcia |Hailey Miller |Evans M. Whitaker |Barbara E. Bierer |Erin D. Michos | +13 more

The lack of diversity in clinical studies has significant ethical and health consequences, limiting the development of effective treatments for diverse populations. Homogeneous participation in clinical studies contributes to health disparities, particularly among historically underrepresented groups in the United States (US). Racial, ethnic, and other minoritized populations have long been excluded from clinical research. In response, the US Congress mandated the National Institutes of Health to assess the impacts of insufficient diversity in clinical studies. Despite efforts by the government, non-profit organizations, and industry players to improve diversity in clinical studies, progress has been slow due to fragmented approaches. For instance, the new US administration (2025) has recently released executive orders which threaten to reverse the progress made in inclusive clinical research. The Stanford Think Tank on Diversity and Equity in Clinical Trials, held in September 2023, brought together key partners across multiple sectors and professions to discuss barriers and explore potential solutions to participation in clinical studies. In this commentary, we discuss the importance of collaborative, inclusive strategies in clinical study design to advance equitable health outcomes for all. Further, we discuss potential implications of the government’s dismissal of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives on diverse research participation.

Jan 17, 2025 | the-peak.ca | Hailey Miller

By: Hailey Miller, Staff WriterFacial recognition technology (FRT) is a type of artificial intelligence that identifies people by their unique facial features. It’s being used for everything from unlocking your phone, making purchases, and boarding passes. Our province uses the BC Services Card app that requires you to submit a video of yourself to verify your identity when applying for certain financial assistance and other applications.

Jan 17, 2025 | the-peak.ca | Hailey Miller

By: Hailey Miller, Staff WriterNothing sparks my attention like seeing the latest “fill-in-the-blank celebrity accused of sexual harassment” headline every morning when I wake up and immediately reach for my phone before I have the chance to open my eyes and put my damn glasses on. What a SHOCKER. Can you believe some creepy old man in Hollywood would do such a thing?! Pff, please.

Dec 2, 2024 | the-peak.ca | Hailey Miller

By: Hailey Miller, Staff WriterAriesMarch 21–April 19Your laptop is full of unfinished assignments, and that’s OK! What’s more merry and bright than cramming in last-minute papers and exams worth your entire grade? “Catchup Queen” is your middle name. Get to work, you study elf!TaurusApril 20–May 20You really thought it was your last semester, didn’t you? Wrong! Your holiday wish won’t come true this year.

Nov 27, 2024 | the-peak.ca | Hailey Miller

By: Hailey Miller, Staff WriterContent warning: mentions of animal slaughter. I’ve been a vegetarian since I was seven years old. I love animals too much to harm them, and that was my main reason for becoming a vegetarian in the first place. My parents are also both vegetarians, but they allowed me to make my own decision when I was young.