Briefs
Predicting progression of Alzheimer's Disease
Understanding the progression of Alzheimer's disease is important for care giving needs and to patient and caregiver quality of life but until recently doctors could not predict this information accurately.
Depression causes physical, not just emotional pain
Depression can do more than cause emotional pain. There can also be physical symptoms associated with depression and chronic mood disorders, according to a Baylor College of Medicine expert.
Texas policy shown to improve school children's diet
A state policy designed to improve the school-day diet of Texas youngsters has been a success since it was implemented in 2004-2005, according to experts at the USDA/ARS Children's Nutrition Research Center at Baylor College of Medicine.
'Baby steps' important when learning to walk
Parents shouldn't worry if their toddlers are two steps behind other babies their age when learning to walk, says a Baylor College of Medicine pediatrician. Learning to walk is a complex skill that should not be rushed.
Volunteers needed for heart-related clinical trials
Baylor College of Medicine researchers and physicians are working to find new treatments and prevention methods to stave off heart ailments and are enrolling participants for several studies.
A matter of health
Baylor College of Medicine will participate in Match Day March 18, the annual day where fourth-year medical students nationally learn where they will be conducting their residencies. Now Houston students and others from around the country have a new option for their residencies – the Emergency Medicine Residency Program at Baylor College of Medicine.