Medical humanities and the search for meaning
I must admit that I’m surprised when I hear third-year medical students say they would like to have taken some humanities courses in the first
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The Hippo pathway: tailor of the developing heart
The Hippo pathway is an inhibitor of adult heart regeneration; if you take the Hippo pathway away, then the heart can regenerate. But, can the
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What does your baby’s smile mean to you?
Children don’t come with an instruction manual, but thankfully for them, we are hardwired to respond to infants. During the transition to parenthood, hormonal and
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New therapy for pediatric brain tumors could reduce long-term cognitive issues
When a child is diagnosed with a brain tumor, the first actions usually revolve around ensuring his or her survival. However, brain tumor treatment can
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Honoring donors through poetic reflection
Editor’s note: It’s an honor to introduce the poems of two of my classmates with whom I had the opportunity to participate in a hands-on
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Throwback Thursday: Solving a mystery
With the emergence of popular true crime podcasts like Serial, there seems to be a growing appetite for solving real-life mysteries. This 1984 photo from
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What’s next for surgeon-scientists?
The possibility that surgeon-scientists, surgeons who also conduct basic scientific research, could become extinct has been a growing concern. The journal Nature notes that surgeon-scientists
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Image of the Month: Repairing rotavirus-damaged intestinal cells
When rotavirus infects and damages intestinal cells, the small intestine fails to absorb nutrients and diarrhea develops. Rotaviruses and noroviruses are the major cause of
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From the Labs to Commercialization: the Estes lab and ImmuCell Success Story
Research discoveries at Baylor College of Medicine can potentially reach the point where they evolve into practical applications that improve the quality of life. After
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The ethics of ‘Tobacco 21’ laws
Jan. 1 is a day for resolutions and fresh starts. For some individuals, it might be the year he or she finally decides to quit
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