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Tipping the scale: How to make weight discussions more empathetic

September 3, 2021 Clarice 0 Comments 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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How important is BMI? A revelation about weight and health

November 19, 2018November 19, 2018 Clarice 0 Comments BMI, Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy, Jamie Crist, Obesity, Weight

Body mass index: BMI. A number on the scale, a line in the chart. What does it matter? And why does it matter so much?

From the Labs features an image of endothelial cells of the bovine pulmonary artery. Image courtesy of J. Kirk/ Baylor's Optical Imaging & Vital Microscopy Core Lab.