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The evolution of medical ethics committees

In 1962, Swedish Hospital in Seattle was the first institution to offer hemodialysis for patients with kidney failure. Demand for access to this novel and

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Do-not-resuscitate orders: Who should decide?

June 8, 2018June 8, 2018 Momentum 0 Comments Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy, do-not-resuscitate orders, Dr. Janet Malek, medical ethics

In August 2017, Governor Greg Abbot signed into law a bill passed by the Texas State legislature during a special session, “An Act relating to

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When breastfeeding isn’t best

April 28, 2017April 27, 2017 Clarice 0 Comments AIDS, Baby, Breastfeeding, Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy, Cultural Norms, Dr. Janet Malek, ethics, HIV, medical ethics, Values

The joy of a new baby brings new challenges, not the least of which is breastfeeding. These challenges are compounded when the mother is also

From the Labs features a cluster of metastatic cancer cells found in the blood of mice with breast cancer tumors. Image courtesy of the Dr. Xiang Zhang lab.

Tips to Prepare for Hurricane Season

Baylor College of Medicine experts share advice on how to stay prepared throughout hurricane season.