Over 660 migrant children remain in US custody after being separated from their families while attempting to cross the border. Most separations occurred during a pilot program in the El Paso area, and the lack of documented background information makes reunification difficult. President-elect Joe Biden has vowed to work on reuniting families, but it is […]
Ocular larva migrans is an eye disease caused by the larvae of Toxocara parasites, which can invade the eye and cause visual impairment, pain, and squinting. The disease is often irreversible and can be diagnosed through an examination of the optic disc and exposure history. Treatment involves corticosteroid injections or vitrectomy, but systemic anthelmintic therapy […]
Migrant workers face challenges such as dangerous working conditions, exploitative employers, assaults, and forced labor. The United Nations and other organizations have taken steps to define and defend their rights, but issues such as wage theft, hazardous working conditions, poor housing, and physical and sexual assaults persist. Child labor and limited access to healthcare are […]
The term migrant worker has different meanings depending on location. In the US, it typically refers to seasonal agricultural workers, while in other parts of the world it refers to those working outside their home country. The negative connotation in the US is due to associations with illegal immigration, but skilled workers in other industries […]
