Clarice, Author at Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network

Why local ancestry matters

March 20, 2026 Ancestry, Genetics, genomic analyses, gnomAD

When we study human genetics, we rely heavily on reference databases to interpret DNA, guide diagnoses and inform medical research. But one of the first

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When school is interrupted by illness: Why screening matters

March 6, 2026 Back-to-School Screening Program, Education, Hematologic Disorders, Pediatric Cancer, Pediatric chronic illness, Screening

For children living with cancer and hematologic disorders, the start of a new school year can bring more than fresh notebooks and new teachers. It

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We really all are in this together: Using community-based participatory research methods in youth mental health

February 27, 2026 community-based participatory research, Mental Health, participatory research, psychology research, Research, youth mental health

When people think about research, they often picture scientists in white coats, pipette in hand, working in labs and often far removed from the communities

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Access to life saving medications matters – that includes obesity

February 20, 2026 GLP medication, GLPs, Health Insurance, Obesity, Stigma, Weight Loss

I carried a naïve, simplistic view for years: if only one would choose a better diet, exercise more and make better lifestyle decisions, one can

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Menopause is a brain transition — not just a reproductive one

February 13, 2026 Menopause, misdiagnosed, neurological, perimenopause, woman, Women's Health

For years, I have watched patients in their 40s describe the same unsettling experience. They report new-onset ADHD-like symptoms, anxiety, irritability and sleep disruption, often

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Rare tumors, rare dilemmas: When evidence runs out, ethics begins

January 30, 2026 cancer care, ethical framework, ethics, patient care, rare disease, rare tumors

When talking about cancer care, we often assume that clinical decisions are guided by strong evidence and clear guidelines. But for patients with rare tumors,

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Don’t give up on our kids: Stop sending Texas youth into the adult prison system

January 23, 2026 children, Incarceration, kids, pediatricians, Prison, rehabilitation, teen, youth

Texas remains one of only a few states that treats all 17-year-olds as adults in the justice system. In some cases, even younger children are

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How machine learning is redefining the “no sperm” diagnosis

January 16, 2026 AI, azoospermia, embryologists, ethical and policy considerations, Infertility, machine learning, male infertility, sperm

For men struggling with infertility, semen analysis is one of the first steps toward finding an answer. About 10 to 15% of these men will

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Addressing the shortage of registered nurses in rural America

January 9, 2026 nurse shortage, Primary Care, registered nurses, Rural, Veterans

Across the United States, rural communities face persistent challenges in accessing healthcare. These regions are home to approximately 20% of the U.S. population, including more

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Elevating youth voices: Driving policy change from the Pele Chandler Youth Suicide Prevention Symposium

December 22, 2025 Mental Health, suicide, suicide prevention, youth

In late October 2025, Houston hosted a pivotal gathering on one of the most urgent issues facing young people today: suicide prevention. Over three days,