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… plans. A Baylor College of Medicine psychologist explains how to overcome phobias by facing fears. “It’s very normal and … is when the fear is excessive or exaggerated, causes significant distress and really gets in the way of life. That’s …
healthcare › ... › hemodialysis
… (also known as acute renal failure) cause the kidneys to lose their ability to filter and remove waste and extra … days a week (or every other day). Discuss with your doctor how long each session needs to be. A session could be as … is done overnight (about 6 to 8 hours). Before treatments can begin, your doctor will need to create a site where the …
news › new-use-of-screening-technology-finds-sars-cov-2-treatment-target-in-lab-setting
… but researchers at Baylor College of Medicine are working to find a potential solution. Much attention has been placed … development aimed at boosting human immunity to the virus. However, vaccines are not 100% effective and equitable … to reproduce themselves inside of human cells, so if you can find molecules that block key parts of that process then …
news › glynac-improves-strength-and-cognition-in-older-humans
… – could improve many age-associated defects in older humans to improve muscle strength and cognition, and promote … and Translational Medicine , the results of this study show that older humans taking GlyNAC for 24 weeks saw … such as free radicals. These highly reactive molecules can damage cells, membranes, lipids, proteins and DNA. Cells …
news › comparative-genomics-clues-aids-resistance
… human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in humans, progressing into acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) over time. However, in sooty mangabeys, a primate species native to … in particular are natural hosts for SIV, meaning they can be naturally infected with the virus and sustain …
news › minimize-adolescent-stress-during-exams
… A Baylor College of Medicine psychologist outlines how to manage the pressure during a stressful period. Students … terms of success and failure. Talking to a friend or parent can be very helpful. “Reflect on if the world will end if …
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… Q: Is there a place to indicate on the application a relationship status of the applicant to an alum? … A: The applicant has the option of … talented pool of students from throughout the country. … Q: How many Letters of Recommendation can a medical school …
healthcare › ... › neurosurgery-terms
… of the eighth cranial nerve within the internal auditory canal. Also called vestibular schwannomas, these … is usually sharp and described as an "ice pick in the ear." However, it can be also described as a duller burning pain …
healthcare › ... › spondylarthritis
… is a specific disease within a family of diseases called spondyloarthropathies. The cause of the disease is … In severe cases the affected joints in the spine fuse together. This causes severe stiffness in the back. Other joints can be stiff and painful, including those in the shoulders, …
news › study-prostate-cancer-african-american-men
… When it comes to African-American men and prostate cancer, the statistics … for the study. For more information or to take part, call (713) 798-8270, email respondtx@bcm.edu or visit …
