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Policywise

Alternative science: The importance of informed policymaking

July 21, 2017 Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy,  Cody Brannan,  health policy,  Science,  Science Policy

You’ve probably heard the phrase “alternative facts” by now. Suddenly, “alternative” is part of our vocabulary as a popular characterization for falsehoods that are portrayed

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Momentum

Acing science: Students bridge gap between science and community

January 13, 2017 Michelle Rubin,  Nicole Blanton,  Science,  Student Life

In recent years, many academic institutions have emphasized the importance of science, technology, engineering and math training programs for students in grades K-12. However, one

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Progress Notes

Deep brain stimulation and the era of scientific psychiatry

April 18, 2016 Science

MS3 David Mathai discusses the history of a functional neurosurgical procedure and how the technology plays into the evolving landscape of mental health. He became

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Momentum

Science and diplomacy: Cuba

October 16, 2015 Community,  Cuba,  Diplomacy,  Dr. Kristy Murray,  Education,  Healthcare,  Houston,  National School of Tropical Medicine,  Science,  Tropical Medicine

When considering options for improving diplomatic relationships between conflicted countries, one of the most political-neutral methods to re-establish ties is through science and medicine. As

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Progress Notes

Loss of compassion

March 18, 2014 Science,  Student Experiences

By Julia Wang, MS1 Compassion is a form of love. At Baylor College of Medicine, there is widespread awareness and introspection in terms of compassion,

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Progress Notes

The power of the HPV vaccine

November 11, 2013 Science

By Todd Pezzi, MS2 I was sleep deprived and hungry, much like most first-year medical students. It was 8 a.m., our class was studying infectious

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In Case You Missed It
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In case you missed it: New medicine academy, surprising skin cancer stats and more

April 13, 2013 Audrey M. Marks,  Baylor College of Medicine,  cancer prevention,  Community,  food safety,  Holocaust Remembrance Day,  In Case You Missed It,  Science,  Skin Cancer,  Skin Care,  STEM education,  Technology

Busy week? Catch up on events, announcements, as well as medical, health, and education news you may have missed. BCM, HISD to create Baylor College

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From the Labs: Image of the Month

Blood vessels (magenta) intertwined with metastatic medulloblastoma tumor cells (green) nestled within the protective layers that surround the mouse spinal cord. From the Labs: a closer look at metastatic medulloblastoma

Healthy Habits: A DOC-umentary Series

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