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Epic tools can increase racial/ethnic diversity in clinical research

August 2, 2024 Autism, BPA, Clinical research, Clinical Trials, diverse, Diversity, EPIC, MyChart, Research

A closer look at how BPA and MyChart have been instrumental in helping connect with a diverse patient population in clinical research.

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Reflections on medical advocacy

July 26, 2024 Advocacy, Advocate, humanitarianism, medical advocacy, moral responsibility, professionalism

At the recent 2024 Baylor Health Policy Symposium, medical advocacy was one of the topics of discussion. Dr. Mary Brandt, who was part of the

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The financial realities of robotic surgery programs: insights from recent research

July 19, 2024 healthcare costs, laparoscopic surgery, reimbursements, robotic surgery

Interest in robotic surgery has steadily increased over the past two decades. However, conflicting information regarding its financial practicality and reimbursement has emerged. High healthcare

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Cardiovascular disease and smoking: efforts should be continued to reduce smoking prevalence

July 12, 2024 Cardiovascular Disease, smoking, smoking-attributed cardiovascular disease (CVD) death rate, Tobacco

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) was the leading cause of death both globally and in the U.S. in 2019, with stroke and ischemic heart disease responsible for

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Humanism: the heart of medicine beyond medical school

June 28, 2024 connection, family, Humanism, medical school, patient care

Humanism has always been at the heart of medicine. Spending time at the bedside with our patients and connecting with them helps us understand who

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“The Yellow Wallpaper”: the new, century-old voice calling for representation in clinical research

June 21, 2024 Clinical research, Depression, diverse patient population, Gothic literature, Narrative Medicine, Psychiatric Patients

“Never touch pen, brush, or pencil as long as you live.” This was an official prescription from Dr. Weir Mitchell, a man recognized by his

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No swimming allowed: Sperm and male contraception

June 14, 2024 contraceptive technologies, gender equality, male contraception, reproductive biology, sperm, unintended pregnancies

Have you ever had someone’s eyes glaze over while you’re talking to them? Have you ever had that happen 30 times in a row? I

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Health equity is imperative for the future of the health of the nation

May 31, 2024 allergy/immunology disorders, food allergy, Food insecurity, health equity, healthcare disparities, Inequity, Social Determinants of Health

In May 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, I read the National Public Radio report, “African-American deaths from COVID-19 are nearly two times greater than whites.”