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Spirituality and religion can play key roles in healthcare decision-making. But how can one’s belief in miracles influence clinical care? How are miracles defined in

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Body of Work podcast: Exploring the role of a clinical bioethicist

October 28, 2019 Body of Work, Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy, ethics

Ethical questions and conflicts often arise throughout the course of clinical care. But how do these conflicts get resolved? And what role does spirituality play

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Body of Work podcast: The science behind concussions and related diseases

October 7, 2019 Body of Work, Concussions, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Research

While concussions have been heavily discussed in the context of sports injuries, they can happen to anyone at any time. In fact, between 2006 and

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Body of Work podcast: Harnessing the body’s immune system to fight cancer

September 16, 2019 Body of Work, Cancer, Immunotherapy

By 2030, the number of new cancer cases per year is expected to increase by 23.6 million worldwide. While radiation and chemotherapy continue to be

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Body of Work podcast: Healthcare on a global scale

August 26, 2019 Baylor Global Health, Body of Work, Dr. Sharmila Anandasabapathy, Healthcare

While global health challenges such as AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria are still prevalent, non-communicable conditions such as heart disease and cancer are also significantly impacting

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Body of Work podcast: The importance of vaccines and public health

August 5, 2019 Body of Work, Healthcare, measles, Vaccines

The United States is experiencing its worst measles outbreak since 1992. While the spread of measles can be prevented with the MMR vaccine, misinformation about

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Body of Work podcast: When should a physician retire?

July 15, 2019 Body of Work, Burnout, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery

The age demographic of physicians in the United States is changing, and an increasing number of physicians are still practicing at age 60 and older.

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Body of Work podcast: The opioid epidemic in America

June 24, 2019 Body of Work, Healthcare, opioids

More than 130 fatal opioid overdoses occur every day in the United States, and an estimated 1.7 million Americans are suffering from substance use disorders

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Body of Work podcast: The implications of at-home genetic testing

June 3, 2019 Body of Work, Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy, Dr. Amy McGuire, genetic testing

Have you ever considered purchasing an at-home genetic test? If so, it’s important to know the difference between clinical genetic testing and at-home genetic testing

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Can you hear me now: ‘Body of Work’ podcast set to launch in June

May 24, 2019 Body of Work, Community, Education, Healthcare, Nicole Blanton, Research

In a world where we can quickly access an abundance of news and perspectives, filtering out misinformation can be challenging. This is especially true for