Briefs
New drug approved to treat Huntington's disease
The first effective treatment for the symptoms of Huntington's disease was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration after study results by the Huntington Study Group and Baylor College of Medicine showed the drug's effectiveness.
Drop pounds to regain liver health
Losing weight may help regain health for those suffering from cirrhosis of the liver resulting from nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, said experts at Baylor College of Medicine.
Alzheimer's treatment proves effective in some patients
Some Alzheimer's patients involved in a recent study saw improved thinking processes and ability to function thanks to a drug once approved as an antihistamine, according to a Baylor College of Medicine researcher.
Never too early for chronically ill kids to think about adult health care
While most patients transition from the pediatric to the adult world of health care about the time they get to vote, chronically ill patients should start thinking about it before entering high school, said a BCM physician.
Conquer early milestones, master language for academic success
Address reading and speaking concerns early to prevent damage to a child's academic career, say developmental experts at Baylor College of Medicine.
A matter of health
It can be a struggle for children – and adults – to transition from the lackadaisical summer routine to the structure of the school year.