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They’ve done their research so you don’t have to. Body of Work is an exploration of health topics in the news and important matters facing science with experts from Baylor College of Medicine. Scientists, physicians and specialists from diverse disciplines discuss the impact of hot-button issues on…

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    • Nov 18, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 22m AVG DURATION
    • 11 EPISODES


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    For Heaven’s Sake: The Science of Hoping for a Miracle

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 25:55


    Why are we as humans inclined to believe in miracles? Does “miracle” mean something different to each patient? Are there practices in place to teach healthcare providers how to react to patients waiting for a miracle? Assistant professor of medicine in the Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy Dr. Trevor Bibler explains.

    For Heaven’s Sake: What is a Clinical Bioethicist?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2019 24:22


    What kind of ethical questions does a clinical bioethicist encounter? How does one conduct research on faith? How does this role differ from that of a hospital chaplain? Assistant professor of medicine in the Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy Dr. Trevor Bibler explains.

    Facing Concussions Head On: CTE Research

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2019 27:54


    What happens in the brain during a concussion? What is at risk when individuals – athletes or otherwise – sustain multiple concussions? What is CTE, and how can we prevent it? Professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation Dr. Harvey Levin explains.

    Cell Wars: The Rise of Immunotherapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2019 21:38


    How can our bodies’ immune systems be programmed to fight cancer? What is the difference between immunotherapy and chemotherapy? What other diseases could be treated using this method? Founding Director of Baylor’s Center for Cell and Gene Therapy Dr. Malcolm Brenner explains.

    Global is Local

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2019 20:39


    Why should we think about health on a global scale? What diseases are of most global concern? Why are many global health solutions developed in the form of technology? Director of Baylor Global Health Dr. Sharmila Anandasabapathy explains.

    Outbreak: A Tale of Vaccines in 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2019 26:18


    How do vaccines work? What happens when new diseases emerge? Why are outbreaks of nearly eradicated diseases happening in 2019? Pediatrician and vaccine scientist Dr. Peter Hotez explains.

    Nothing but a Number: Our Aging Physicians

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2019 22:12


    How and why is the age demographic of physicians changing? Does this affect their ability to practice and treat patients? What can be done about it? Cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Todd Rosengart weighs in.

    Hooked: America's Opioid Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2019 31:19


    How does one become addicted to opioids? Why are so many people dying during America’s current opioid crisis? Is the current epidemic part of a larger trend? Addiction expert Dr. Thomas Kosten explains.

    Spit It Out (Part 1): The Reality of At-Home Genetic Testing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2019 28:00


    What is the difference between clinical genetic testing and an at-home genetic test kit? What can you learn about yourself through your genetic information? What does that knowledge mean for your health? Bioethicist Dr. Amy McGuire weighs in.

    Spit It Out (Part 2): Privacy and Prejudice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2019 22:03


    What are at-home genetic testing companies doing with your DNA information? How does law enforcement use genetic databases to solve crimes? Can your genetic information be used against you? Bioethicist Dr. Amy McGuire explains.

    Introducing Body of Work

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2019 0:41


    Experts from Baylor College of Medicine give you a small dose of the health issues on today’s front pages and scientific developments in their fields.

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