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What is digital health

WebA: Digital health is an umbrella term that can cover almost any kind of communication technology applied to healthcare settings. In behavioral health, this …

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Healthcare as a human right

WebAmong these are…the right to adequate medical care and the opportunity to achieve and enjoy good health; the right to adequate protection from the economic fears …

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A perfect match: The health benefits of jigsaw puzzles

WebStudies have shown that doing jigsaw puzzles can improve cognition and visual-spatial reasoning. The act of putting the pieces of a puzzle together requires …

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What is the future of wearable technology in healthcare

WebA: Wearables could have a significant impact on overall health and wellbeing of populations regardless of age, gender, and ethnicity. Most importantly, wearables may …

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Health care is a right, not a privilege

WebWe believe and tell everyone “Health Care is a Right, Not a Privilege”, but, As Hoffman puts it, this “rights consciousness” is at odds with the fact that U.S. health care …

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7 Tips for a healthy heart from a heart surgeon

WebLauren Barron, Baylor Medicine heart surgeon, shares seven tips for keeping your heart healthy. 1. Prioritize a heart-healthy diet. Barron emphasizes that the first step …

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At 50, Teen Health Clinic making significant community …

WebWhen Baylor’s Teen Health Clinic first opened in 1968 at Jefferson Davis Hospital, it stood as a once-a-week maternity clinic serving adolescents who became …

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Don’t put your heart health last on your to-do list

WebDon’t put your heart health last on your to-do list. February 1, 2024 cardiology , family , Heart Health. There was a time in the past year where Holly Shilstone, senior …

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Transforming community health: The Baylor Teen Health …

WebFrom left: Anthony Magdaleno, David Corpus, Dr. Peggy Smith and Dr. Paul Klotman. For 45 years, the Baylor Teen Health Clinic has served Houston’s youth by …

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Public-private partnerships to address social inequality in …

WebGlobally, social inequality in health is a major public health challenge. In both upper-middle-income and high-income countries, contemporary healthcare and social …

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And now, your community health forecast…

WebCurrently community health reports cover Houston, El Paso, Bownsville, South Padre Island, Lubbock, Wichita Falls, Baytown, Humble, Missouri City and Austin. …

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Informed consent: Patient autonomy in medical decision …

WebA core principle in contemporary medicine, autonomy has been adopted in reference to practices such as informed consent and shared decision making. Writings …

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Uninsured immigrant children and access to health care

WebTexas Children’s Hospital’s Program for Immigrant and Refugee Child Health has compiled a Low Cost Clinic List publicly available to help providers connect families …

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Child labor: What are the health and social implications

WebChild labor stems from poverty. When wages are insufficient to support the family, children are forced to work to secure food and contribute to survival. To aggravate …

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Wearable technology gives surgeons data to improve …

WebA recent study by Baylor and University of Arizona researchers might have learned how surgeons cope with super-long surgeries.

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What is the importance of BMI

WebWhile BMI has its limitations, Jian said it could help identify potential health risks. For example, a BMI of 30 or greater is associated with higher risks of type 2 …

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Rationing of healthcare before, during and after COVID-19

WebEarly in the COVID-19 pandemic, it became evident the United States would face difficult resource allocation decisions.Projected shortages of ventilators and beds in …

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Using artificial intelligence to advance healthcare globally

WebIt may be surprising to learn that artificial intelligence (AI) is as old as the computer. Although its origins date back to the 1940s and 1950s, no other concept …

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The added benefits of keeping fit: maintaining sexual fitness in …

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Maintaining emotional wellness as a trauma surgeon

WebMaintaining emotional wellness as a trauma surgeon. March 24, 2020 Mental Health , Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery , Surgery. As a member of the …

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