Hannah
Malinosky
Medical Student
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans
Hannah Malinosky is a second-year student in the School of Medicine at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans (LSUHSC-NO). After growing up in Connecticut, she went on to pursue her Bachelor of Science Degree at Tulane University in New Orleans. Hannah worked as a research assistant at the Yale School of Medicine and focused her research on the effects of e-cigarettes. She volunteers with the Student Run Community Clinic at New Orleans Mission. She is interested in exploring the fields of Dermatology and Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
Stroke is a major cause of death and long-term disability, especially among disadvantaged groups. While the annual incidence of stroke is increasing, mortality from stroke is decreasing resulting in more patients living with residual deficits. Some of the most prevalent stroke complications are speech impairment, limited physical abilities, unilateral weakness or paralysis, grasp difficulties, and slowed communication ability. Early treatment and rehabilitation after a stroke can improve recovery and functional outcomes. Low income and education quality have contributed to a high prevalence…