Uninsured immigrant children and access to health care
My patient was 15 years old when he was in a severe car accident. After finally going home from the hospital almost six months later,
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Texas
How we’re tackling socioeconomic determinants of skin cancer knowledge in Texas
Texas has one of the highest UV indexes in the U.S. Excess sun exposure can lead to various types of skin cancer and exacerbate skin
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Why are we seeing outbreaks of mumps in Texas?
Texas has seen a record number of mumps cases in 2017. The Texas mumps outbreaks began in 2016, with almost two hundred cases in that
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Getting ready for summer 'arbovirus' season in Houston
Dengue and Chikungunya are not exactly household worlds, but these two viral infections are serious diseases (known as “arbovirus infections”). Each is transmitted by mosquitoes,
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Finding tools for families with autistic children
In recognition of World Autism Awareness Day, Dr. Sherry Vinson, assistant professor of developmental pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine, shared resources that parents of
Read MorePrevention best defense for West Nile Virus
Just like most people know to put on sunscreen to prevent sunburn, easy steps can also help prevent the spread of West Nile Virus. In
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