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academic-centers › medical-ethics-and-health-policy › clinical-ethics
… hospitals across the Texas Medical Center. The center has one of the largest clinical ethics programs in the … can be especially challenging. Our clinical ethics team has prepared various resources for patients and physicians …
healthcare › ... › diabetic-neuropathy
… nervous system. Diabetic neuropathy, unfortunately, has no effective treatment at this point. Adequate control of the patient's blood sugar, however, has been shown to slow the progression of the symptoms. …
healthcare › ... › surgery-information
… The first treatment for breast cancer is usually surgery. The different choices … With this treatment, the breast is preserved. A segmental mastectomy (also known as a … ) is performed in which the abnormal tissue in the breast and some of the surrounding tissue is removed. …
departments › ... › chairs-message
… Neurosurgery is a premier provider of neurosurgical care emphasizing excellent clinical outcomes, leadership in basic … of neurosurgery at Baylor College of Medicine. Neurosurgery has a long-standing tradition at BCM as the department was founded in 1959. The department has grown considerably during the last several decades. We …
departments › ... › chiefs-message
… This provides a uniquely broad clinical experience that has been leveraged for world-class educational and academic … practice achieved through research and education. There has been exciting growth in the programs at Texas Children’s …
healthcare › ... › esophagectomy
… surgical procedure to remove the part of the esophagus that has a tumor and part of the stomach. Usually, the esophagus … feasible, use a minimally invasive approach. This approach has proven benefits over the traditional open esophagectomy …
research › ... › menstruation
… There has been little research on how various disabilities affect … within six months. The level or completeness of injury has no effect on menstruation. Menstruation may worsen …
departments › ... › pediatric-surgery-fellowship
… in the nation. The Pediatric Surgery Fellowship Program has continual, full accreditation by the Accreditation … care unit. During the remainder of the year, he or she has senior responsibilities at Texas Children's Hospital. …
news › evenings-with-genetics-explains-prenatal-genetic-testing
… will also join the panel to answer questions. “NIPT has been clinically available for pregnant women since 2011, … and what conditions can be detected,” Mathur said. “Now it has the ability to screen for some rarer genetic conditions, …
departments › ... › safer-dx
… Our team has conducted research that has led to publications in several high-quality professional …