news › addressing-racial-disparities-in-orthopedic-care
… show that despite improvements in surgical pathways and overall health profiles among patients undergoing joint replacement surgery, lower outcomes continue to occur among minorities, particularly Black … that impacts millions of people across the country. They found that outside of orthopedics and rheumatology …
healthcare › ... › about-vulvar-cancer
… Vulvar cancer is a rare type of cancer that forms on the outer part … that begins in squamous cells, the main type of skin cells found on the surface of the skin. Other rare types of vulvar … from the pigment-producing cells that give skin color Sarcoma - cancer that begins in the cells of connective tissue …
news › indirect-effects-of-covid-19-on-your-heart
… but there are some troubling indirect effects of the pandemic that Baylor College of Medicine cardiologists are saying we can’t ignore. Recent studies have found that there has been an increase in cardiovascular … to be related to the deferment of doctor visits. “When it comes to heart health, we are seeing that people are …
news › new-partnership-takes-on-hookworm-infection-in-rural-alabama
… School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine and the Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Co. will aid researchers … pills would cost about $2 million if purchased from a drug company. "We are thrilled to be able to support the National … Oshmyansky, CEO of the Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Co. “We found it deeply troubling that albendazole is extremely …
education › ... › medical-student-research-symposium
… The Henry J.N. Taub & James K. Alexander Medical Student Research Symposium was established in … in either clinical or basic science disciplines. It was founded by Dr. James K. Alexander who served as Baylor … of cardiology. He was also a passionate educator and accomplished researcher who not only financially supported, …
research › ... › microbial-ecology
… are multifactorial processes that often involve a complex interaction between the pathogen and resident … ribotypes compete with one another to cause disease, we found that adaptation of C. difficile to the diet is … 2019;10(2):204-209. doi: 10.1080/19490976.2018.1491266. Epub 2018 Aug 17. PMID: 30118389; PMCID: PMC6546318. …
news › baylor-and-texas-childrens-collaborate-with-incepta-vaccine-ltd-to-develop-a-covid-19-vaccine-for-bangladesh
… Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children’s Hospital and Incepta Vaccine Ltd. today announced a licensing … vaccine. Incepta Vaccine Ltd. is a vaccine manufacturing company founded in 2011 that provides high-quality vaccines to the …
research › ... › sex-surrogates
… individuals are trained in addressing issues of intimacy and sexuality. 1 Sex surrogates will typically help clients … but are not limited to relaxation techniques, effective communication, sensual touching, sexual touching, and social … themselves sexually. 2 Some women with disabilities have found using a sex surrogate to be helpful in learning about …
news › transition-medicine-clinic-opens-new-location-at-the-center-for-pursuit
… The Transition Medicine Clinic at Baylor College of Medicine, a … ensures that they have lifelong access to healthcare and community resources. The location at the Center will expand … at Baylor. The Transition Medicine Clinic, originally founded in 2005, is a partnership between Texas Children’s …
news › baylor-faculty-elected-to-american-society-for-clinical-investigation
… The American Society for Clinical Investigation has elected two Baylor … of pediatrics – oncology, are among 95 new members. … Founded in 1908, the ASCI is one of the nation’s oldest and … in research, clinical care and medical education. The ASCI comprises more than 3,000 physician-scientists from all …