Rare, aggressive breast cancer may benefit from investigational treatment
Patients with a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer may one day benefit from a new treatment called PARP inhibitors, said a breast cancer specialist at Baylor College of Medicine.
Kids deserve age-appropriate discussion about cancer
One of the toughest challenges for a parent diagonsed with cancer is telling their children about it. It's important that parents don't hide information from their children but rather talk to them in an age-appropriate manner, according to a Baylor College of Medicine expert.
Hope for cocaine addicts found in vaccine
Cocaine addicts could find help from a vaccine that inhibits the euphoric effects of the drug, according to a study led by a Baylor College of Medicine researcher.
New device can improve incontinence caused by prostate treatment
Incontinence is a common side effect following prostate cancer surgery and one that causes significant quality of life issues. But a new device can help men manage bladder control, said a urologist from Baylor College of Medicine.
Some types of back pain eased with steroid injection
For patients suffering from certain types of back problems, an injection treatment is a proactive option that may relieve the pain, according to a physician at Baylor College of Medicine.
A matter of health
The importance of clinical trials cannot be overstated. Trials are conducted at Baylor College of Medicine in all areas of medicine with an eye toward finding better ways to diagnose and treat diseases and to understand how the body works.