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Improving COPD care: A call to action

September 13, 2024 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, COPD, lung disease, policy, pulmonary, respiratory, spirometry

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a common lung disease causing restricted airflow and breathing problems, remains a major public health issue across the Americas, with

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Dyslexia demystified: Challenges, misconceptions and realities

September 6, 2024 disability, Dyslexia, Dyslexic, Reading, Spelling

Dyslexia is often discussed as a catch-all explanation for reading difficulties, affecting millions of children worldwide. Despite its common use, the term is surrounded by

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The potential of AI in healthcare: A double-edged sword

August 23, 2024 AI, Ambient Scribe, artificial intelligence, Bias, data protection, machine learning, patient care

AI could rapidly revolutionize diagnosis, treatment and patient care; however, it also presents ethical and practical challenges.

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The crucial need for innovation in pediatric medical devices

August 16, 2024 ethical, innovation, medical devices, Pediatric, pediatric device, pediatric medical devices

When it comes to medical device innovation, children often are left behind. Pediatric medical devices lag as many as 10 years behind their adult counterparts.

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The age-driven risk dilemma: Why younger adults with significant cardiovascular disease risk factors often don’t qualify for preventive therapies

August 9, 2024 age, Cardiovascular Disease, coronary artery disease, preventive therapies, risk factors, Young adults

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of mortality worldwide, and preventive measures are crucial in reducing the burden of this disease. However, a significant

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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