news › new-tool-to-predict-outcomes-in-cirrhosis-of-the-liver
… A new tool aims to determine the risk for long-term poor outcomes in patients with cirrhosis of the liver with more ease … physicians lack the tools needed to predict long-term outcomes with accuracy. “When we see patients in the clinic we … to use, but we didn’t need to use very complex models to get there. We were able to create the CiMM score that will …
news › a-20-second-test-to-predict-risk-of-major-adverse-events-after-surgery
… indicator for which surgery patients may develop adverse outcomes following their procedure, but current frailty … they are frail. However, these are the patients who may get the most benefit from vascular surgery with low risk of … is of essence. I would envision that this could help put together prehabilitation plans for elective high-risk …
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… prevention. During this time, I learned how to apply community engaged research strategies to develop … want to be apart of the change that minimizes their risk of getting these diseases or at least alleviate the burden of a …
news › targeting-mapk4-potential-therapy-for-prostate-cancer
… cancer might have found a potential new strategy to combat this deadly disease. Research led by Baylor College … in animal models. The findings open the possibility that targeting MAPK4 in human prostate cancer might provide a novel … crosstalk between these pathways. When AR is inhibited, AKT gets activated, and vice-versa, therefore tackling these …
news › nih-funds-texas-health-institutes-for-hiv-research
… is an urgent need for more research and infrastructure to combat this epidemic in the state.   “If you look at HIV in … the decline in Texas has been slower. We are fortunate to get this grant to try to accelerate the efforts in Texas.”   … enrich the HIV research environment in Texas. Supporting targeted high-priority interdisciplinary pilot research …
news › pregnancy-safety-amid-summer-heat
… climates. Carroll suggests different methods to prevent discomfort and overheating for pregnant women: … Stay hydrated … : Pregnant women should drink more than the recommended eight to 12 cups of water per day to prevent … an hour. That will be the longest amount of time you will get good UV protection from your sunblock before you have to …
news › cryptic-transcription-in-mammalian-stem-cells-linked-to-aging
… mechanism that keeps it in check falls apart as cells get old. The findings suggest that strategies that control … in mice and human stem cells and cultured cells. When compared to young stem cells, older ones had increased … This work was funded by NIH grants R01AG052507, R01AG053268, R01HL134780, R01HL146852 and T32AG000183; CPRIT award …
healthcare › ... › prenatal-and-reproductive-genetics
… and diagnostics. … Our patients receive expert guidance and compassionate care from board-certified medical geneticists … and their partners make informed decisions prior to getting pregnant including: Family history review and …
news › signs-of-mental-health-issues-and-eating-disorders-in-adolescents
… caffeinated beverages to try to suppress appetite     Compulsive exercise, especially after meals “If your … being managed in the outpatient setting and more quickly getting on the road to recovery.” … … … Signs of mental …
news › start-preparing-for-daylight-saving-time
… sleep: Move your alarm up in 30-minute increments. Alapat recommends starting this at least two days prior to Daylight … to use supplements like melatonin that help you fall asleep faster. Alapat advises trying the previous tips first, and … to help some aspect of your health, it’s a good idea to get the input of a physician to make sure you are doing the …
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