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news › a-potentially-more-effective-treatment-for-her2-mutant-metastatic-breast-cancer
… Breast cancers with HER2 mutations respond to the drug neratinib, … and lobular breast cancer, which is understudied when compared to ductal breast cancer,” said leading author Dr. … looking at the mutations in the HER2 gene. They found that the HER2 L755S mutation was more common among …
news › new-drug-potentially-identified-to-expand-rheumatoid-arthritis-associated-interstitial-lung-disease-treatment
… The therapeutic drug pirfenidone has been found to be a potential treatment for rheumatoid … at Baylor College of Medicine, National Jewish Health and sites around the world. This complication of rheumatoid arthritis affects 7.7% of people …
news › drug-decelerates-bacterial-race-to-antibiotic-resistance
… search for solutions to the global problem of bacterial antibiotic resistance, which was responsible for nearly 1.3 … “Most people with bacterial infections get better after completing antibiotic treatment, but there are also many … in the lab exposed to cipro turn up mutation rate. They found a mutational “program” that is switched on by …
news › long-range-neuronal-connections-drive-glioblastoma-invasion
… implying that exposure to a diverse range of neuroactive compounds can potentially influence tumor growth. It’s now … researchers Dr. Jeffrey L. Noebels and Dr. Ganesh Rao , we found evidence suggesting that GBM and CPNs have a two-way … and Development (grants U01-CA217842, F31-CA243382, 1F31CA265156 and T32-5T32HL092332-19), and by an NIH Director’s …
news › gene-p16-drives-colorectal-cancer-potential-therapy-target
… Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common and second deadliest cancer. … factor for colorectal cancer. Silenced p16 is frequently found in colorectal cancer, which could explain why older …
news › study-cholesterol-substantially-reduced-with-oral-pcsk9-inhibitor
… A new study led by Baylor College of Medicine and presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual … Session together with World Congress of Cardiology found that an oral PCSK9 inhibitor called MK-0616 reduced … by around 60% among people taking 30 mg or 18 mg daily, compared to those taking a placebo. “This is a highly …
news › dietary-supplement-modifies-gut-microbiome-implications-for-bone-marrow-transplants
… Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Michigan conducted a phase I pilot … the incidence of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), a major complication that develops in up to half the patients who … “Our findings surpassed our expectations,” Reddy said. “We found that more than 80% of the patients took 84% of the …
healthcare › ... › recurrent-pregnancy-loss-recurrent-miscarriages
… Miscarriages are sadly common, with about 15-25% of pregnancies ending in loss. … no definitive reason for the pregnancy losses will be found. In cases where a cause is found, some potential … If you have suffered recurrent pregnancy loss, call 832-826-7272 to make an appointment with a Baylor College of …
news › motion-sickness-brain-circuit-may-provide-new-options-for-treating-obesity
… Motion sickness is a very common condition that affects about 1 in 3 people, but the … experienced motion stimuli,” Xu explained. The team found that motion activates glutamatergic neurons – neurons … R01DK125480 and R01DK120858, R01DK104901, R01DK12665, R01MH117089), USDA/CRIS (51000-064-01S, 51000-064-02S, …
news › rotavirus-protein-nsp4-manipulates-gastrointestinal-disease-severity
… Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions have improved our understanding of how rotavirus, the most common cause of acute gastroenteritis in children, makes … organoid cultures and animal models. The researchers found that the ability of rotavirus to generate calcium …
