Polycystic ovary syndrome is an inaccurate name for a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Its new name can help address missed diagnoses and fragmented care.
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The law is on Trump’s side, in most cases, when his administration names things after him. But citizens still have the right to protest.
Taxonomy does not exist in a vacuum. It is deeply entwined with history and society.
83.6% of the 367 residents in the survey said that they did not want the historic town’s name to be changed.
Some have claimed the proposed new Indigenous names for Winnipeg streets are too difficult to pronounce. But what does it mean when we say a word is hard to pronounce?
As monkeypox vaccination programs roll out and health authorities work to reduce the spread of the virus, progress is lagging on renaming it.
Incorporating lessons from Ryerson University’s renaming process could help Canadian institutions address colonization.
A Rotterdam art centre removed its colonial-era name and is renaming itself ‘The Kunstinstituut Melly,’ to honour the city’s 30-year love affair with Ken Lum’s iconic work.
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