Alyssa Capel, Author at Medical Bag

Business

Using Community Health Workers to Improve Health Care in Marginalized Communities

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Alyssa Capel

February 28, 2019

Community health workers can serve a vital purpose to members of marginalized populations.

Medicine

Examining Pregnant Women’s Attitudes Toward a Zika Vaccine Trial

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Alyssa Capel

February 26, 2019

Pregnant women placed a high premium on clinical evidence when considering whether or not to participate in a hypothetic clinical trial of a Zika virus vaccine.

Ethics

To Mars and Beyond: Is It Ethical for NASA to Collect Astronauts’ Genetic Data?

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Alyssa Capel

February 26, 2019

NASA is both an employer of and a primary care provider to current astronauts, raising potential issues about collecting genetic data for research.

Medicine

How Effective Are FDA Notices of Prohibited Stimulants?

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Alyssa Capel

February 14, 2019

It is the responsibility of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to identify and eliminate hazardous products from the market, including prohibiting specific additives.

Ethics

Considerations When Treating Patients Who Work in Agriculture

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Alyssa Capel

February 12, 2019

When treating a patient who is ill as a result of working in agriculture, there are some specific factors physicians should consider.

Ethics

Challenges in Addressing Parents Who Care for Children With Complex Health Needs

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Alyssa Capel

February 12, 2019

Many parents who devote their lives to caring for their children with complex health needs believe themselves to be experts on their child’s condition.