Findings
Houston, Texas
Volume 5, Issue 5
May 2007

Baylor Teen Health Clinic: Addressing medical needs of young men. Photo of Ruth Buzi, L.C.S.W., Ph.D. and Peggy Smith, Ph.D.

Patient studies

Current studies include:

Briefs

Baylor Teen Health Clinic expands services to all teens

The Baylor Teen Clinic, under the leadership of Dr. Peggy Smith, brings health care and other services to the underserved youth – male and female – of Harris County.

Studies nix use of antidepressants for bipolar disorder, advocate psychotherapy

Two new studies led by a Baylor College of Medicine expert provide new insight into the best treatment for bipolar disorder.

Shortage of internists leads to neglect of medical fundamentals

A shortage of internists could hamper efforts to insure that health care is the most effective and best quality for the population, said Baylor College of Medicine internists who see the need to educate more such physicians.

Less invasive liver surgery safer, speeds recovery

Using less invasive approaches to liver surgery can hasten recovery without affecting results say researchers at Baylor College of Medicine.

A matter of health

This month at Baylor College of Medicine and other medical schools, a cadre of new physicians receive their diplomas and embark on new careers.