Patient studies
Briefs
The Smith Foundation funds breast cancer, genomic medicine research at Baylor College of Medicine
The Breast Center and the Human Genome Sequencing Center at Baylor College of Medicine got a boost from a $30 million gift from The Smith Foundation that will support collaborative research and personalized medicine.
Breast cancer growth stopped by combination treatment
The use of three drugs eradicated aggressive breast tumors in mice and could point the way toward developing better treatments for women with the disease.
Breath test best measure of stomach woes
A new test that simply requires a patient to blow into a bag is the easiest and most accurate way to screen for bacteria that causes most stomach ulcers and some forms of stomach cancer.
Fertility rises as weight drops
Many formerly obese women may find that after shedding their weight, their chances of getting pregnant increase.
A matter of health
Personalized medicine can mean many things. On a recent morning, to an 85-year-old man, it meant "get me a doctor -- now."
