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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

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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

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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

Baylor College of Medicine experts Drs. Pedro A. Piedra and Robert Atmar share facts you should know about the novel coronavirus outbreak.

From the Labs Image of the Month

From the Labs features an image of human breast epithelial cells. These cells can transform into carcinomas, which represent the vast majority of breast cancers.