Clarice, Author at Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network

How to beat dyslipidemia at its own game: A pediatric tale

December 8, 2023 cardiovascular disease (CVD), children, dyslipidemia, lipid, pediatric dyslipidemia, pediatricians, pediatrics

There is no question that dyslipidemia – abnormally elevated cholesterol or fats (lipids) in the blood – in childhood leads to early atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

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3 trends in the “medaverse” that critically impact healthcare

December 1, 2023 augmented reality, digital twins, medaverse, medical data, Medical Education, Metaverse, virtual reality

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the shift to remote patient consultations and health monitoring, leading to the advancement of telehealth delivery. In addition, we are witnessing

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Exploring the complexity of ethics and Artificial Intelligence: Reflections and responsibilities

November 17, 2023 AI, AI-based solutions, Algorithms, American Society of Bioethics and Humanities, artificial intelligence, ASBH, Executive Order

“Which suicides are morally permissible to prevent?” This question caught my attention during a session at the American Society of Bioethics and Humanities (ASBH) annual conference last

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Unlocking the Secrets of Maternal RSV Immunization: What Every Parent Should Know

November 10, 2023 Abrysvo, maternal health, maternal immunization, Pfizer’s bivalent RSVpreF (Abrysvo), pregnant, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), RSV

On May 18, 2023, the FDA voted to approve Pfizer’s bivalent RSVpreF (Abrysvo) vaccine for pregnant women to protect their newborns against respiratory syncytial virus

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Uninsured immigrant children and access to health care

November 3, 2023 children, Health Insurance, Immigrant, Texas, Uninsured

My patient was 15 years old when he was in a severe car accident. After finally going home from the hospital almost six months later,

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How we’re tackling socioeconomic determinants of skin cancer knowledge in Texas

October 20, 2023 John Wayne Cancer Foundation’s (JWCF) Block the Blaze program, melanoma, Skin Cancer, socioeconomic status, sun exposure, sun protection, Texas, Texas Board of Education

Texas has one of the highest UV indexes in the U.S. Excess sun exposure can lead to various types of skin cancer and exacerbate skin

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What becoming a patient taught me about responsible opioid prescribing

October 13, 2023 bioethics, Drug Overdose Crisis, opioids, Pain Medicine

In early 2015, I was a postdoctoral fellow in bioethics with a research portfolio largely focused on climate change ethics, food ethics, overpopulation and other

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Breaking the myths of breast screening and cancer

October 6, 2023 Breast Cancer, Breast Imaging, Breast Pain, Breast Screening, Cancer, mammogram, radiology

In the breast clinic, I hear many women say the same thing. What they say and think is very logical, however, they often are wrong.

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An ounce of prevention: does breastfeeding protect against childhood cancer?

September 29, 2023 Big Data, breast milk, Breastfeeding, Cancer, Childhood Cancer, children, leukemia

Learning that your child has cancer might seem like a nightmare, but this year, the American Cancer Society projects that it will become a reality

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Do medical schools provide adequate mental health care coverage for their students?

September 22, 2023 Health Insurance, health policy, Medical Schools, medical students, Mental Health, Student Health Centers

Medical schools hold an esteemed place in society, training the next generation of healthcare providers. But we know that these seminal years can be challenging,