Javaid Iqbal discusses “Rise of Racist Machines”
The i-value By Javaid Iqbal Rise of Racist Machines Machine learning is the application of algorithms and data to make decisions. Machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) are used in nearly every industry. They have already become an indispensable part of our lives. Science fiction has become a reality. MIT is starting a new […]
Matter over Words: A Conversation with Shehzad Ghias Shaikh
Zaitoon By Dr. Butool Hisam Matter over Words: A Conversation with Shehzad Ghias Shaikh There’s a phrase in Urdu ‘Dukh Hota Hai’ which, loosely translated, means ‘It hurts’. The word ‘dukh’ relates to grief or an overwhelming sense of pain. It is not a word you would associate with comedy. And yet, that’s the exact […]
Rebecca Elliott discusses the Economics of Education
True Curriculum Rebecca Elliott, MPH Lesson 7: The Economics of Education Here we go… Well friends, so far in our journey we have covered a lot. We discussed the purpose of education, and how the way the United States does schooling is far from reaching the desired goal. We talked about the messages sent by […]
Acutely unwell? Science communication in the COVID-19 vaccine case
In this blog, science communication is discussed in the context of vaccine hesitancy, particularly with regards to COVID-19 vaccines. Possible strategies to address this challenge are explored, whilst leaving room for nuance.
Edition 34 – Pregnancy During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Nerve Wracking and Isolating Experience for Women and Health Care Providers
Pregnancy During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Nerve Wracking and Isolating Experience for Women and Health Care Providers By Sharmila Leela Mysore Citation Mysore S. Pregnancy during the COVID-19 pandemic: a nerve wracking and isolating experience for women and health care providers. HPHR. 2021;34 DOI:10.54111/0001/HH3 Pregnancy During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Nerve Wracking and Isolating Experience […]
Edition 34 – Children Are Not Small Adults
Children Are Not Small Adults By John Michl Wright, MD; Heather G. Huxol, MD; Corrie Ann Harris, MD Citation Wright J, Huxol H, Harris C. Children are not small adults. HPHR. 2021;34 DOI:10.54111/0001/HH4 Children Are Not Small Adults Playing a game of Candy Land with a tearful 12-year-old girl who lives in a pediatric long-term […]
Edition 34 – Historical Context of Racism in the U.S. and its Impact on Maternal Mortality
Historical Context of Racism in the U.S. and Its Impact on Maternal Mortality By Kevin Petersen and Sara Phillips Citation Petersen K, Phillips S. Historical context of racism in the U.S. and its impact on maternal mortality. HPHR. 2021;34. DOI:10.54111/0001/HH5 Historical Context of Racism in the U.S. and its Impact on Maternal Mortality Annually, the […]
Edition 34 – The Integration of Doulas into the Pregnancy Care Teams of Women of Color in the United States
The Integration of Doulas into the Pregnancy Care Teams of Women of Color in the United States By Tyler C. Fox Citation Fox T. The integration of doulas into the pregnancy care teams of women of color in the United States. HPHR. 2021;34. DOI:10.54111/0001/HH6 The Integration of Doulas into the Pregnancy Care Teams of Women […]
Edition 34 – Mental Health and Postpartum Mortality in the COVID-19 Era
Mental Health and Postpartum Mortality in the COVID-19 Era By Ada Hsieh, MD Citation Hsieh A. Mental health and postpartum mortality in the COVID-19 era. HPHR. 2021;34. DOI:10.54111/0001/HH7 Mental Health and Postpartum Mortality in the COVID-19 Era Abstract Mental health concerns have increased significantly over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic while disproportionately affecting young […]
Edition 34 – Evaluating the Macroeconomic Impact of Potentially Averted Surgical Deaths Under Five
Evaluating the Macroeconomic Burden of Potentially Averted Surgical Deaths Under Five. By Alexis N. Bowder, MD, MPH; Paul Truche, MD, MPH; Alexandra M. Buda, BS; and Blake Alkire, MD Citation Bowder A, Truche P, Buda A, Alkire B. Evaluating the macroeconomic burden of potentially averted surgical deaths under five. HPHR. 2021;34. DOI:10.54111/0001/HH8 Evaluating the Macroeconomic […]