Rare tumors, rare dilemmas: When evidence runs out, ethics begins
When talking about cancer care, we often assume that clinical decisions are guided by strong evidence and clear guidelines. But for patients with rare tumors,
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Policywise
Don’t give up on our kids: Stop sending Texas youth into the adult prison system
Texas remains one of only a few states that treats all 17-year-olds as adults in the justice system. In some cases, even younger children are
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How machine learning is redefining the “no sperm” diagnosis
For men struggling with infertility, semen analysis is one of the first steps toward finding an answer. About 10 to 15% of these men will
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Addressing the shortage of registered nurses in rural America
Across the United States, rural communities face persistent challenges in accessing healthcare. These regions are home to approximately 20% of the U.S. population, including more
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Elevating youth voices: Driving policy change from the Pele Chandler Youth Suicide Prevention Symposium
In late October 2025, Houston hosted a pivotal gathering on one of the most urgent issues facing young people today: suicide prevention. Over three days,
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From symptoms to solutions: How new guidelines are changing UTI care in spinal cord injury patients
Imagine you’re caring for someone with a spinal cord injury (SCI), and they suddenly feel unwell. You suspect a urinary tract infection (UTI), but it’s
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Planning ahead: the case for early surgical consent
Imagine arriving to the hospital at 5 a.m. for surgery and being ushered into the preoperative area, a large room where patients are separated only
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Winning the race against time: How technology and policy have transformed pediatric heart transplant survival
For a child with end-stage heart failure, being placed on the transplant waiting list begins a terrifying race against time. Decades ago, this was a
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The importance of criminal background checks on firearm purchases
A bill introduced in the 89th Texas State Legislature would have required criminal background checks on all firearm purchases at gun shows (HB 2727), closing a
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Beyond a restroom pass: ‘silent crisis’ of childhood constipation in schools
In the daily bustle of classrooms, playgrounds and lunchrooms, one of the most common chronic health problems in children is one that is not typically
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