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Policywise

The need for language inclusivity in clinical research

December 19, 2024 Clinical research,  Health Disparities,  Immigrant,  Inclusivity,  Language,  language equity,  non-English-speaking

The urgent need to advocate for language inclusivity in clinical research and to examine why this issue continues to be a barrier. 

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Equity in organ transplantation: Are we there yet?

July 28, 2023 Equity,  ethics,  Health Disparities,  health equity,  kidney,  liver,  policy,  Transplant

The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) released its latest policy updates on July 13, 2023, that aimed to improve equity in liver allocation. This update improved

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Ethics, equity and research

February 17, 2023 Diversity,  Equity,  ethics,  Health Disparities,  Researchers,  Scientific Research

Individuals from minoritized groups suffer high disease burdens and would significantly benefit from equitable advances in scientific research. However, many are faced with barriers that

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Tipping the scale: How to make weight discussions more empathetic

September 3, 2021 Empathy,  Health Disparities,  Obesity,  Social Inequities,  Weight

On a beautiful Texas day, I settle in for a coaching appointment with my third patient of the day. As we discuss their success, obstacles

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Social Determinants Digest: Institutions and racial disparities over time

June 4, 2021 Health Disparities,  health equity,  Racism,  Social Inequity

A closer look at how to explain racial disparities that persist over time and begin to better understand and combat structural racism.

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From The Labs

Black History Month Spotlight: Interview with Dr. Darius Dawson

February 25, 2021 Black History Month,  educational outreach,  Health Disparities,  mentorship,  Research,  tobacco cessation

Dr. Darius Dawson shared his dedication to improving the health of minority populations, a hint to his artistic side and much more.

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Healthcare and incarceration: How can providers help make the justice system more just?

October 9, 2020 Health Disparities,  Healthcare,  Healthcare providers,  Incarceration,  Jail,  Prison

Exploring how every healthcare worker has a role to play in improving the health effects of justice system involvement.

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Health disparities and COVID-19: Preparing for the second wave

September 25, 2020 Community,  Coronavirus,  COVID-19,  Health Disparities,  Natural Disasters,  policy,  Telemedicine

Examining the indirect effects of COVID-19 on vulnerable communities and the need for national and institutional policy changes.

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Influencing health: How where we live, learn, work and play matters

September 10, 2020 Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy,  Health Disparities,  Racism,  Social Determinants Digest,  Social Determinants of Health

Learn more about our new blog series focused on social determinants of health and their impact on health, quality-of-life, and risks.

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Equity in COVID-19: Who will have access to life-saving treatment?

June 26, 2020 Baylor College of Medicine International Pediatric AIDS Initiative,  Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy,  Coronavirus,  COVID-19,  Health Disparities,  health equity,  public health

Is treatment available? Can I afford it? These questions are universally asked by many people — from the 65-year-old Medicare recipient at the local pharmacy

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