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Center for Health Policy | Biomedical Research | Journal

Texas H.B. 810: Increased Access to Stem Cell Interventions or an Increase in Unproven Treatments?

The connection between Texas H.B. 810, which allows clinics to provide investigational stem cell treatments to certain…

October 25, 2018

Center for Tax and Budget Policy | Report

How Should We Tax the Sharing Economy?

The sharing economy — an industry that includes a number of mostly online enterprises such as Uber and Airbnb that match…

October 24, 2018

Science and Technology Policy | Center for Health Policy | Issue Brief

Scientific Misconceptions and Myths Perpetuated in the 2017 Texas Legislative Session

By Kirstin R.W. Matthews and Melody T. Tan Vaccines and vaccine exemptions are increasingly contentious issues in Texas. In…

October 23, 2018

Science and Technology Policy | Center for Health Policy | Issue Brief

Medical Freedom, Privacy, and Fear of Discrimination: The 2017 Texas Legislative Session Anti-vaccine Arguments

In this brief, the authors analyze transcripts from public hearrings at the Texas legislature to identify key arguments…

October 22, 2018

Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East | Commentary

Aftermath of Jamal Khashoggi’s Disappearance

Baker Institute director Edward P. Djerejian, former ambassador to Israel and to Syria, appeared on Al-Jazeera's "From…

October 19, 2018

Center for Health Policy | Global Health | Journal

Pakistan: A Nation Held Back by NTDs

The authors discuss Pakistan’s challenges with neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and their impact on poverty, child…

October 18, 2018

Center for Energy Studies | Issue Brief

Post-Boston Incident: A PHMSA Enterprise Opportunity for Continuous Improvement

The 2018 utility fires north of Boston revealed opportunities for PHMSA to reassess and remodel strategic enterprise…

October 17, 2018

Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East | Issue Brief

Lebanon: A Consociational Model to Be Refined

Divisions across ethnic and religious lines in several Middle East countries since the 2011 Arab uprisings have brought…

October 15, 2018

Center for Health Policy | Newsletter

CHB: Fall 2018 Update

Read the Center for Health and Biosciences' biannual newsletter, which provides an overview of the publications, events…

October 15, 2018

Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East | Issue Brief

Growth Without Development: The Role of Lebanon’s Legislative Agenda

Lebanon faces significant developmental challenges, including insufficient electricity supply, environmental degradation and…

October 10, 2018