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It may seem like there is not much to be thankful for this year due to COVID-19, but that does not mean you have to throw out all your Thanksgiving…
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A new tool aims to determine the risk for long-term poor outcomes in patients with cirrhosis of the liver with more ease and accuracy than current…
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Knees and hips
Recent data published by Baylor College of Medicine show that despite improvements in surgical pathways and overall health profiles among patients…
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Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today it has launched a new strategic partnership with Duke University and Baylor College of…
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Internet access while under quarantine
While society has made changes to accommodate the need for physical distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19, such as grocery deliveries, working…
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Halloween candle
Halloween is not just for kids – many adults use the opportunity to dress up in costume and attend parties or visit haunted houses. But, since there…
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Brain
Throughout the pandemic, healthcare workers have seen more than just the lungs affected by COVID-19. Doctors have reported neurological complications…
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Holiday table setting
The holiday season is upon us and this year should look a little different as we continue to take precautions during the pandemic. A Baylor College…
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COVID-19 Test
Baylor College of Medicine is recruiting participants for a study to determine the prevalence of COVID-19 in the Houston area. The study is part of a…
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Jack-o-lanterns
COVID-19 might have made this year extra scary, but it does not mean you have to give up on your favorite Halloween activities. An infectious…
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Regardless of political party, elections weigh on many Americans, and with long-lasting coverage, it can be difficult to escape the political noise.…
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Two independent mechanisms are involved in tuberous sclerosis
Researchers have genetically modified human NKT cells with a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) that enables them to specifically recognize and attack…
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Diabetes supplies
Diabetes mellitus is the most common metabolic disease affecting hundreds of millions around the world. Although patients are typically classified as…
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Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, in partnership with the Houston Health Department and Rice University, have determined that testing the…
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Researchers around the world are a step closer to a better understanding of the intricacies of COVID-19 thanks to two new web resources developed by…
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DNA twisting right
Genetic testing is recommended for all children with an autism diagnosis; however, the rates that parents and guardians complete testing is variable…
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