Edition 30 – All Doctors Should Be Social Activists
All Doctors Should Be Social Activists By Sofia Weiss Goitiandia and Izzy Edwards Citation Goitiandia S, Edwards I. All doctors should be social activists. HPHR. 2021;30. DOI:10.54111/0001/DD1 All Doctors Should Be Social Activists Abstract This evidenced-based opinion piece addresses the roles of a doctor beyond the immediate remit of their clinics, theatres, and laboratories. It […]
Joanna Burke-Bajaj on workplace equity in long-term care
Health with Humanity By Joanna Burke-Bajaj Workplace Equity in Long-Term Care: Devaluing care and the feminisation of labour When discussing the widespread implications of health inequities it is important to not negate the fact that the need for improvements in health equity apply not only to patients and communities seeking care, but also to healthcare […]
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 […]
Jackie Leung discusses “The Importance of Memories from Childhood in Health and Wellness”
Jackie Leung discusses the importance of community health workers in public health.
Jackie Leung discusses “The Silence and Stillness Surrounding Domestic Violence”
Jackie Leung discusses the importance of community health workers in public health.
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 […]
Edition 14 – Health Reform in the U.S.: Same Evidence, Different Frames
Health Reform in the U.S.: Same Evidence, Different Frames By Eric Coles Citation Coles E. Health reform in the U.S. HPHR. Fall 2018;14. DOI: 10.54111/0001/N1 Health Reform in the U.S.: Same Evidence, Different Frames Though many celebrated the Republican failure last year to pass health care reform, it also contained a dark lining. For those who […]
Edition 14 – Flight Bans and the Ebola Crisis: Policy Recommendations for Future Global Health Epidemics
Flight Bans and the Ebola Crisis: Policy Recommendations for Future Global Health Epidemics By Chelsea Ferrell and Pulkit Agarwal Citation Ferrell C, Agarwal P. Flight bans and the Ebola crisis. Harvard Public Health Review. Fall 2018;14. DOI:10.54111/0001/N2 Flight Bans and the Ebola Crisis: Policy Recommendations for Future Global Health Epidemics Abstract Commercial airlines are positioned to […]
Edition 14 – Thank You, Mr. Thomas Eric Duncan
Thank You, Mr. Thomas Eric Duncan By Leigh B. Grossman, MD Citation Grossman L. Thank you, Mr. Thomas Eric Duncan. Harvard Public Health Review. Fall 2018;14. DOI:10.54111/0001/N3 Thank You, Mr. Thomas Eric Duncan I write to extend my gratitude to Mr. Thomas E. Duncan for having personally transported the Ebola virus to the United States. In […]
Edition 14 – Implications of Robotic Surgery
Implications of Robotic Surgery By Eric Starble Citation Starble E. Implications of robotic surgery. Harvard Public Health Review. Fall 2018;14. DOI:10.54111/0001/N4 Executive Summary The interest that I have in robotic surgery stems from the discrepancies between literature at the time that my current hospital purchased their system and the aggressive marketing campaign from the parent company. […]
