Equity, Immunosuppressants, United Network for Organ Sharing
Part 3 of Addressing the Organ Shortage Crises in America: Fixing the Inequalities in Organ Distribution Policies
How do our policies lead to inequitable vs. equitable organ allocation?
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Cardiac Death Donors, Hepatitis C Organs, Older Organs, Organs, Transplant
Part 2 of Addressing the Organ Shortage Crises in America: Reevaluating Previously Unused Organs to Increase Supply
Many organs procured are discarded. Is there something we can do about it?
Organ, Shortage, Transplants
Part 1 of Addressing the Organ Shortage Crises in America: Increasing the Organ Donor Registration
How can we increase the donor registration in the US?
Blood Alcohol Content, Drinking, Drunk driving, Under the Influence, Utah
Utah’s New Law Against Drinking and Driving
In late 2018, Utah lowered the legal blood alcohol content allowed when driving. How will the other states respond?
CBD, cannabidiol, federal, health, hemp, marijuana, quality, safety, state
The Next Wellness Craze in America?
Cannabidiol is ubiquitous but we don’t know much about it. Read on to find out more.
Center for Oral Health, Dental Therapists, Dental Workforce Shortage, Oral Health Inequities
The (Un)charted Waters of Dental Therapy: Is California Ready to Embark?
Dental therapists present a new and promising opportunity for improving access to dental care in California.
Chemicals, Smoking, Thirdhand Smoke, Tobacco, nicotine
Thirdhand Smoke
Have you ever heard of thirdhand smoke? Read this blog to learn more!
Abuse, Partner, Prevention, Violence
The Dangers of Domestic Violence and the Importance of Prevention
More than 10 million people experience domestic violence every year in the United States. What is being done to prevent this?
Healthcare Workforce, Nurses, Violence
Violence in the Healthcare Workplace
Healthcare workers face a great deal of violence in the workplace. What can be done?
Discrimination, Federal Protections, Transgender, Trump Administration
Potential New Policy to Eliminate Federal Protections for Transgender Individuals
The Trump administration wants to eliminate federal protections for transgender individuals. What will this lead to?