Next-gen prosthetics: Ethically pioneering ideas and futuristic opportunities
We can all name a TV show or movie character who has a prosthetic limb: Imperator Furiosa’s arm from “Mad Max: Fury Road,” Bucky Barnes’
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Technology
Does a disease impact your identity?
This is the fifth in an ongoing series by Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy summer interns, undergraduate/graduate students interested in emerging ethical issues. What are the
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Tech Savvy: making technology more accessible for older adults
Technology is ever-changing, generally making life easier and increasing accessibility to information and to friends and family. But for some older adults, the latest phones,
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As good as dead? The ethical complexities of declaring someone dead
It is often said that nothing is certain in life except death and taxes. And while it is certain we will all die, the definition
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Reproductive technology: Exploring ethical questions
We often hear about technology companies moving faster than their counterparts in politics, ethics and public safety. Self-driving vehicles will soon be on public roads
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The potential impact of contraceptive apps
Earlier this summer, new changes were implemented to the Title X family planning program, the federal program dedicated to providing a wide range of reproductive
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Of man and machine: The evolution of transhumanism
A tragedy of being human is that our organs often fail before our brains do. If you agree with this statement, you may agree with
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New online resource aims to promote, advance global childhood cancer education
Physicians from Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Cancer Center who are involved in the care of children with cancer globally have become all
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Baylor global healthcare initiatives span community service, education
From hackathons to pediatric AIDS treatment, Baylor College of Medicine’s commitment to innovative healthcare solutions extends well beyond U.S. borders. With outreach programs and initiatives
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Social media’s potential impact on the future of medicine
The ability to open a browser and have the world wide web at our fingertips has interconnected and empowered us to an extent that we
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