Urology News
- Erectile dysfunction may be first sign of heart diseaseFeb 16, 2015
- Men with erectile dysfunction may also have an increased risk for developing heart disease, said an expert at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.
- More clinics moving to new building on McNair CampusJan 14, 2015
- The phased move-in of the Baylor College of Medicine Medical Center at the McNair Campus continues next week, when several clinics will open on the ninth floor.
- 'Wound response' of cancer stem cells may explain chemo-resistance in bladder cancerDec 3, 2014
- A novel mechanism – similar to how normal tissue stem cells respond to wounding – might explain why bladder cancer stem cells actively contribute to chemo-resistance after multiple cycles of chemotherapy drug treatment.
- Facial hair brings awareness to unique medical approaches, treatments at Baylor College of MedicineNov 14, 2014
- The Movember and No-Shave November movements have men’s health in their crosshairs, and Baylor College of Medicine is doing its part to raise awareness by providing individualized, tailored approaches to prostate cancer screening and erectile dysfunction.
- Study identifies new genetic cause of male reproductive birth defectsJun 1, 2014
- Baylor team finds certain male reproductive birth defects resulted from a change in the number of copies of a gene, VAMP7.
- Metabolism, chromatin state gene implicated in common kidney cancerJun 21, 2013
- The Cancer Genome Atlas consortium has identified contributions to development of the most common form of adult kidney cancer.
- BCM ranked 17th nationally in NIH fundingNov 28, 2012
- College top in Texas among the 139 medical schools for FY 2012 NIH funding.
- Grant will further study of treatment resistant prostate cancerSep 4, 2012
- Team will focus on new ways to block key drivers of prostate cancer growth and treatment resistance.
- Baylor College of Medicine, NFL team up to offer screenings for former playersMar 7, 2012
- Routine exams, continued physical activity important for even former professional athletes.
- BCM postdoc receives Prostate Cancer AwardFeb 23, 2012
- Dr. Kalpana Kannan to receive $225,000 for three-year grant to continue work in prostate cancer chimeric RNAs
- Diabetic kidney failure follows a 'ROCK'y roadFeb 7, 2012
- Protein identified by BCM researchers linked to progression of kidney disease.
- Researchers identify three subtypes of bladder cancerJan 17, 2012
- Technique may help identify patients with more aggressive subtypes of bladder cancer.
- Don't let incontinence inconvenience youAug 23, 2011
- Baylor College of Medicine urogynecologist explains incontinence, its causes, and treatments.
- Coburn named chair of urologyMar 24, 2011
- Dr. Michael Coburn named chair of Scott Department of Urology at BCM.
- Men with low testosterone, erectile dysfunction may improve sexual function with testosterone gelsNov 12, 2010
- Testosterone levels play important role in sexual function.
- BCM researchers leading efforts in bladder cancer researchJul 12, 2010
- BCM researchers focus on new drugs and the biology of the bladder for bladder cancer research.
- Older men with smoking history needed for bladder cancer screening studyJul 12, 2010
- Men over 60 who have smoked for at least 20 years needed for national bladder cancer screening study.
- New imagining dye may improve early detection of bladder cancerJul 12, 2010
- Bladder cancer can be detected early through use of special dye.
- Early Diagnosis key in managing, treating bladder cancerJul 12, 2010
- Bladder cancer is highly treatable and curable when detected early enough.
- Bladder cancer 'coaches' could help patients navigate diseaseJul 12, 2010
- Experience bladder cancer patients could help new patients manage treatment