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As good as dead? The ethical complexities of declaring someone dead

December 3, 2021December 2, 2021bioethics, Brain Death, Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy, Circulatory Death, Dead, Death, ethics, Technology

It is often said that nothing is certain in life except death and taxes. And while it is certain we will all die, the definition

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Reproductive technology: Exploring ethical questions

December 13, 2019December 13, 2019Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy, ethics, Infertility, Reproduction, Technology

We often hear about technology companies moving faster than their counterparts in politics, ethics and public safety. Self-driving vehicles will soon be on public roads

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The potential impact of contraceptive apps

August 30, 2019September 2, 2019Apps, Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy, Contraception, Technology

Earlier this summer, new changes were implemented to the Title X family planning program, the federal program dedicated to providing a wide range of reproductive

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Of man and machine: The evolution of transhumanism

March 22, 2017March 22, 2017Biosynthetic Organs, Biotechnology, Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy, Future, Kristin Kostick, Technology, Transhumanism

A tragedy of being human is that our organs often fail before our brains do. If you agree with this statement, you may agree with

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New online resource aims to promote, advance global childhood cancer education

November 29, 2016November 28, 2016Cancer, Dana Benson, Dr. Jeremy Slone, Pediatric Cancer, Technology, Texas Children's Hospital Cancer Center

Physicians from Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Cancer Center who are involved in the care of children with cancer globally have become all

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Baylor global healthcare initiatives span community service, education

August 3, 2016October 7, 2016Affiliates, Baylor Global Health, BIPAI, Community, Education, Emergency Smart Pod, Global Health, hackathon, Healthcare, Houston, pediatrics, Technology

From hackathons to pediatric AIDS treatment, Baylor College of Medicine’s commitment to innovative healthcare solutions extends well beyond U.S. borders. With outreach programs and initiatives

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Realistic 3D printing helps Baylor doctors train, master complex surgeries

July 6, 2016October 7, 2016Dr. Richard Link, Education, Healthcare, Houston, Jacques Zaneveld, Lazarus 3D, molecular and human genetics, Smriti Agrawal, Student Life, Technology, Urology

Detailed 3D printed models are changing the way surgeons approach complex surgeries while paving the way for a revolution in surgical training. Thanks to the

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Immersive summer program shares world of science, medicine with undergrads

June 29, 2016October 7, 2016Community, Education, Houston, Research, SMART program, Technology, undergraduate

For nine weeks, undergraduate students from across the country join our doctors and researchers to get hands-on experience in science, healthcare and research. This year,

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New technology helps those with hearing loss stay connected

May 27, 2016October 7, 2016Aging, audiology, Audiology Services, Better Hearing and Speech Month, Dr. Lauren Placke, Head and Neck, Healthcare, hearing aid, hearing loss, Houston, Jeannette Sanchez, otolaryngology, Technology

In an increasingly fast-paced and technology-based world, people with hearing loss have struggled with staying connected to those around them due to hearing aids that