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Research proves prescribing certain drugs protects patients, saves money
Taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications is a double-edged sword, according to a Baylor College of Medicine physician. The drugs offer pain relief but they can also present an increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding, heart attack and stroke.
Testing important for those at risk of diabetes
People with risk factors for type 2 diabetes should be checked out at least annually with a fasting glucose test, advise doctors at Baylor College of Medicine.
Loss of balance not part of aging
When an elderly person feels off balance or falls for no apparent reason, it can't be attributable just to age. Rather, there is something physically wrong, warns a BCM otolaryngology professor.
Doctors, community reap benefits of local orchestra
Stethoscopes, scalpels, microscopes – these are the tools of the trade for physicians and researchers at Baylor College of Medicine. But some BCM faculty members have sharpened their skills on instruments of another kind.
A matter of health
Being swept away by romantic gestures makes us feel all warm and fuzzy on Valentine's Day, but recognizing the threat of heart disease and then taking steps to lead a heart-healthy lifestyle reaps benefits that are far longer-lasting.