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news › evenings-with-genetics-ehlers-danlos-syndrome
… professor of molecular and human genetics and medical director of the Adult Genetics clinic at Baylor College of … the day before the seminar. For more information, call 713-798-8407 or visit the event registration page . … … Evenings with …
academic-centers › ... › red-risk-school
… Red Risk School: An Introduction to Human Health Risks in Deep Space The Red Risk School is a … they plan to travel farther in space than ever before. The recorded sessions and presentation charts from the inaugural …
research › ... › microbiota-and-nutritional-health
… and heart disease. New strategies are critically needed to address this ever-increasing epidemic. Given the recent … microbiome. These studies will provide novel data as to how dairy and vegetable ingredients affect intestinal … intestinal microbiome is controlled by the host genome, but can directly influence gene expression within the host. The …
news › when-to-worry-about-a-sore-throat
… Having a sore throat can be uncomfortable, or worse. In many cases, sore throats … and painful throat. “The most common reason for someone to develop a sore throat would be a virus, and this is often … strep throat often have high fevers or pus on the tonsils; however, Ongkasuwan said many other viral infections may be …
news › protein-akap8-suppresses-breast-cancer-metastasis
… A protein naturally produced in the body has been found to suppress breast cancer metastasis in animal models of human tumors. … current edition of the journal Nature Communications , show that AKAP8 inhibits metastasis by interfering with the …
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… program. Applications are processed through the American Society of Craniofacial Surgery (ASCFS); no other … applications are accepted. All applicants are expected to participate in the Craniofacial Surgery Match. The … will be virtual this year. For up-to-date information on how Baylor College of Medicine is responding to the …
news › cardiovascular-disease-risk-factor-targeted-for-new-treatment
… What is the strongest inherited risk factor for heart disease and stroke? You probably haven’t heard … known as Lp(a). It is a lipoprotein that at high levels can increase the risk of cardiovascular events. Currently … there are no treatments that directly target Lp(a) levels, however, Baylor College of Medicine researchers are …
news › medicine-pediatric-cancer-patients-shortage
… of essential chemotherapy drugs for children undergoing cancer treatment has been an increasingly frequent obstacle … of an essential medicines list for this group of patients to help ensure reliable access and forecast future … on what to do when there are shortages, as well as how to forecast need in the future. “We need a more active …
healthcare › ... › robot-assisted-laparoscopic-heller-myotomy-and-fundoplication
… A laparoscopic Heller myotomy is a surgical procedure used to treat achalasia, a … many patients feel better very quickly after surgery and can even return to work in one to two weeks. You can expect … to your baseline. Your surgeon might instruct you to limit how much weight you lift, but a general rule during recovery …
news › new-triggers-rare-food-allergy-in-infants
… A study led by the section of immunology, allergy and rheumatology in the Department of Pediatrics at Baylor College of … of FPIES. “One of the main problems with FPIES is that it can be challenging to diagnose,” said Dr. Aikaterini … the Houston population. “This finding highlights once more how challenging FPIES can be to recognize and diagnose,” she …
