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May 2, 2026
This chapter argues that meaningful healthcare reform requires returning to foundational questions about purpose and structure rather than incremental system adjustments. Three critical fractures impede reform: eroding public trust (declining from ...
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May 2, 2026
This chapter examines how foundational worldview questions and a structured strategy development process translate into practical healthcare transformation. Through three detailed case studies, the chapter demonstrates how identity, purpose, moral ...
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January 1, 2026
This chapter examines how foundational worldview questions and a structured strategy development process translate into practical healthcare transformation. Through three detailed case studies, the chapter demonstrates how identity, purpose, moral vision, ...
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January 1, 2026
This chapter argues that meaningful healthcare reform requires returning to foundational questions about purpose and structure rather than incremental system adjustments. Three critical fractures impede reform: eroding public trust (declining from 51% to 3 ...
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February 7, 2020
The existing medical education paradigm is not structured in a way that prepares future physicians with knowledge or the skill set to excel in professionalism. The authors provide information in the form of a case study of a professionalism competency deve ...
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February 7, 2020
Lately, the term 'high-value care' has become a popular mantra among healthcare leaders and policymakers. These people claim that changes are necessary in healthcare to reduce costs, minimize overuse, and optimize outcomes. While few can argue that changes ...
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The use of cell fusion has been applied to the development of immunotherapy cancer vaccines. This has typically involved the fusion of dendritic cells and tumor cells. The resultant hybrid uses the specialized antigen presentation properties supplied by th ...
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January 1, 2009
The tumor-draining lymph node (TDLN) is the site of critical immune interactions and has implications in the clinical outcome of patients with malignant tumors. This chapter reviews the anatomy of lymph nodes and the interactions that occur between tumor a ...
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January 1, 2005
The past two decades have seen significant advances in the efficacy of combined chemotherapy and radiation in the management of advanced stage squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the head and neck. This is especially true for SCC of the oropharynx, hypopharyn ...
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