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news › man-up-this-mens-health-month-by-taking-charge-of-your-health
… checkups and necessary screenings. This Men’s Health Month, a Baylor College of Medicine expert encourages men to … seriously ill. Men are 24% less likely than women to have visited a doctor in the last year, and life expectancy for … between providers and patients. Fear often keeps men from seeking routine care, but when providers clearly …
healthcare › ... › endometriosis
… Endometriosis is a painful condition in which cells similar to the lining of the uterus (the … diagnose the condition Relieve pain Prevent the disease from worsening Preserve fertility Address other symptoms and … The most common areas affected by endometriosis are the pelvic organs and …
news › a-tale-of-two-viruses-what-you-need-to-know-this-fall-about-covid-19-and-the-flu
… An old foe and the new kid on the block – influenza and SARS-CoV-2 are two potentially … is that it will be difficult clinically to distinguish one from the other at the beginning of illness until the … have been administered. For those who are nervous to visit the doctor’s office or pharmacy during the pandemic, …
news › nih-study-roadmap-genetics-data
… Precision medicine aims to deliver personalized treatment based on … This approach depends on researchers’ ability to study DNA from people with and without clinical conditions. Often, clinical visits provide the perfect opportunity to collect those …
news › shedding-light-on-best-sunscreen-practices
… For most people, warmer temperatures and longer days mean more exposure to sunlight. A dermatologist … Evolved shape, where the spot has changed in appearance from the last time you looked at it “If you notice a spot … to see your dermatologist,” said Orengo. “I also advise visiting the American Academy of Dermatology Association’s …
news › is-your-child-ready-for-sleepaway-camp
… to understand their kid’s needs before making the decision to send them to camp. A Baylor College of Medicine child … your child go to sleepaway camp. If a child can stay away from the family for at least one night, they might be ready … coming out of their room, not eating, crying or frequent visits to the infirmary due to stomach aches. If you talk to …
healthcare › ... › faqs-about-safe-hospital-stay
… as safe as possible. Try to take part in every decision about your care. Ask a family member or friend to help … are having a surgery or are very sick, having another person who can ask questions for you is of great help. You have the right to question … steps to prepare for your stay ahead of time, you can get control of some of that stress and save that energy for …
research › ... › lab-members
… I received my B.S. in molecular biology from the University of Wisconsin, Madison and my M.D. from the University of Wisconsin … for the first time as a pediatric intern in 1999 and completed a pediatric residency. After a brief stint as a … I completed my undergraduate studies in Nutrition and Food Science at the Universidad Iberoamericana in …
departments › ... › membership
… organize and facilitate the focus of the center's mission. The Center for Epidemiology and Population Health accepts membership applications from individuals who have expertise in epidemiology, … Faculty members from the center’s main core institutions (Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s …
news › healthy-habits-for-traveling
… frequent travel for work or pleasure can take its toll on the mind and body. An expert at Baylor College of … the severity of symptoms, individuals may need to refrain from traveling to reset. Ren advises consulting with a … washing your hands often and take advantage of telehealth visits while traveling if symptoms or medical concerns …
