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departments › ... › tuberculosis
… (TB) is an ancient disease, it is still a major killer today. In 2006, 1.7 million people died of the disease … person nearby. TB usually affects the lungs, although it can also affect other parts of the body, such as the brain, … do not have active TB disease and are not contagious. However, one in ten people with latent TB will develop …
research › ... › research
… alone. The Chen Lab aims at characterizing the genetic factors underlying the neural degenerative diseases in the … which affect a large portion of population over 65-year-old. We are taking a combination of genomic sequencing, … been observed that some species, such as fish and birds, can regrow neural cells after retinal injury and restore …
healthcare › clinical-trials › h-46682
… H-46682 … Objective … : To determine the effects of combined therapeutic plasma … patients. … Inclusion Criteria: … Age between 40-85 years old. Diagnosis of IPF that fulfills ATS/ERS Consensus … or honeycomb UIP pattern on locally read chest CT scan. Ability and willingness to give informed consent and …
departments › radiology › healthcare
… radiologic services. Our highly trained staff strive to provide exceptional patient care and a high quality … service to our fellow physicians. Baylor Radiologists can be found at 'Kirby Glen, Harris Health System's Ben Taub … Veterans Affairs Medical Center. For more information, visit our healthcare site . … … Radiology Healthcare …
departments › ... › geriatric-workforce-enhancement-program
… Health outcomes of older adults can be improved by a collaborative healthcare workforce. We intend to promote age-friendly health systems, create …
news › for-the-first-time-there-are-safe-and-effective-rsv-prevention-treatments
… Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the number one cause of … accounting for about 25% of all their hospitalizations. However, a study published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly … first time we have very effective and safe strategies that can reduce at least by 50% all RSV-related hospitalizations …
healthcare › clinical-trials › h-55126
… levels of lipoprotein(a) in the blood. Yes, you may be able to join the research study if you have a high level of Lp(a) in your blood and: Are age 55 years or older and have certain risk factors for heart disease or … heart disease or have had a stroke Most people do not know how much Lp(a) is in their blood. The study team will check …
research › ... › module-4-facing-our-fears-preparing-for-mission-plans
… This week, you will learn how to help your child face their fears by creating what we call … are not actually dangerous so that their anxiety isn’t holding them back. Remember the anxiety scale from Week 2? …
healthcare › ... › botulinum-toxin
… Botulinum toxin (BTX) has been used at Baylor’s Parkinson’s Disease … and temporary weakness of the target muscle. This process, called "chemodenervation," provides effective relief of … they usually provide satisfactory relief of symptoms that can be maintained by repeating treatments when the effects …
news › grant-funds-genome-editing-research
… Over the last two decades, approaches to genome editing have evolved and become more widely … applications in humans also has increased exponentially. However, policymakers and geneticists alike, as well as the public, express significant concerns about the ethical, legal and social challenges …
