Briefs
New clinic speeds diagnosis, treatment for pancreatic cancer patients
A new multidisciplinary clinic for pancreatic cancer will be more convenient for patients and, most importantly, will mean they can start receiving treatment faster, say doctors at Baylor College of Medicine.
Annual glaucoma screening keeps ‘eye' on vision
Detecting glaucoma early can prevent long-term damage to eyesight, so yearly screenings should become routine for everyone over the age of 40, advise ophthalmologists at Baylor College of Medicine.
Erectile dysfunction could be first sign of cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular disease and erectile dysfunction have been shown to be linked, said a Baylor College of Medicine urologist, so men who have experienced ED should pay close attention to their heart health.
Elderly should think twice before using herbal supplements
Many people think that herbal medications are safer because they are natural, but taking them with caution is very important, especially for older people, said doctors at Baylor College of Medicine.
Patients with heart disease needed for drug trial
Patients are being sought for a study to determine whether the as-yet unapproved drug called darapladib can reduce the risk of having a heart attack or stroke in people who already have heart disease.
A matter of health
Baylor College of Medicine is known for its collaborations with other medical center institutions. These efforts aimed at preventing and curing disease are vitally important, and now BCM can add another institution to its list of partners – the Houston Zoo.