Patient studies
Briefs
Infection after cornea transplants higher under certain circumstances
Cornea donors who had cancer or were in the hospital when they died present a slight risk of infection to those who receive a corneal transplant, said epidemiologists at Baylor College of Medicine.
Migraines without pain still mean trouble
A surprising number of patients with migraines don't experience any pain but instead suffer from visual disturbances that drive them to seek the help of an ophthalmologist.
Role in treatment helps children overcome bedwetting
Parents might be surprised to learn that giving children control over nighttime bedwetting may be the best way to overcome the frustrating problem, according to urologists at Baylor College of Medicine.
Got carrots? Modified vegetable offers more calcium
Carrots can be made into a better source of calcium by genetically modifying them to express increased levels of a gene that enables the transport of calcium across membranes of plant cells, said researchers at Baylor College of Medicine.
A matter of health
The change to Daylight Savings Time may mean some initial tiredness, but it can also have a positive impact on mental and physical health.