Book chapters

This content aligns with Goal 3: Good Health by emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and comprehensive evaluation of hearing loss in children, which is crucial for preventing delays in speech, social development, and learning outcomes. By highlighting the genetic causes of hearing loss and the role of genetic testing, the chapter promotes effective interventions that can significantly improve health and developmental outcomes for affected individuals. Additionally, it supports Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities by advocating for accessible diagnostic processes and personalized care strategies that ensure all children, regardless of their background, receive the necessary support to address hearing loss and its associated challenges.

When news of the unprecedented surge at NYC Health+Hospitals hit the media, donations from all over the world poured into the facilities and health system. It was a heartwarming and heartbreaking response, and overwhelming all at the same time. How the system was able to handle the massive influx of well-intended goods from around the globe that were suddenly on the hospital's doorstep.

This content aligns with Goals 1 and 5 by using qualitative approaches to explore the pathways of women's homelessness in the Kolkata megacity; identifying environmental, structural, and interpersonal factors associated with women's homelessness; and offering policy and practice recommendations for addressing this issue.

This chapter introduces Focused Ultrasound (FUS) as a non-invasive surgical technique using nonionizing energy for tissue ablation and neuromodulation in treatment-resistant psychiatric disorders, aligning with SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) by advancing safe, effective mental health interventions and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) by improving access to innovative therapies for underserved populations.