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When Should Doctors Prescribe Opioid Painkillers?

Posted on September 12, 2018 · At an upcoming seminar, Houston doctors will discuss the ethical concerns they face when prescribing opioids.

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Posted on September 20, 2022 · Researchers will try to determine if one-tenth the normal dose of the JYNNEOS vaccine is just as effective as a full dose.

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City suing streaming services, and HISD’s code of conduct (Aug. 8, 2022)

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Posted on August 8, 2022 · On Monday's show: We learn why Houston and other Texas cities are suing several of the main video streaming services. And we find out why local organizers want HISD to reform the district’s code of conduct.

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What parents need to know about COVID and monkeypox vaccines as they prepare to send their kids back to school

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Posted on July 19, 2022 · Today, in our 'Ask the Doctor' episode, medical and infectious disease experts provide answers on everything from new variants to who should get booster shots and when. Plus, how will COVID and monkeypox vaccines affect back-to-school check-ups for children?

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Raising awareness of cancer survivorship

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Posted on June 7, 2022 · Today, medical experts join us to help send the message that life after cancer is something worth celebrating, and a better quality of life for cancer survivors is worth fighting for.

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