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research › ... › new-directions-in-craniofacial-development
… Craniofacial abnormalities are some of the most common birth … is mutated in canine ectodermal dysplasia, a condition found in three breeds of hairless dogs (The Mexican hairless …
healthcare › ... › descending-aneurysm
… The aorta is a tube-like structure that resembles a candy cane. The thoracoabdominal aorta starts after the curve … aortic wall continues to expand, it weakens and with this comes the risk of the wall tearing or dissecting and … usually do not have symptoms. Aneurysms are commonly found incidentally. It is possible that as the aneurysm …
education › ... › lcme-standards-elements
… The LCME Standards & Elements are listed below. Use the expandable … elements. BCM School of Medicine related information can be found below each standard and element. … A medical school … to ensure the functional integration of all programmatic components. … A medical school ensures that its medical …
news › targeting-tgf-b-for-treatment-of-osteogenesis-imperfecta
… A new study led by Baylor College of Medicine identifies an underlying mechanism of pathogenesis for osteogenesis … targeting that pathway. Osteogenesis imperfecta is the most common skeletal dysplasia and causes bone fragility in … benefits for OI patients. “In OI patients, TGF-β is found at higher levels in connective tissues like the lung …
news › oxytocin-drives-development-of-neural-connections-in-adult-born-neurons
… a musical instrument or being able to adapt to the constantly changing environment are all possible thanks to the brain’s … synapses and impaired function. “Importantly, we found that synapse maturation occurs by regulating the …
news › cutting-costs-shouldnt-cost-you-your-heart-health
… As prices are in flux at the grocery store and elsewhere, Baylor College of Medicine cardiologists say … and your heart … “Studies over the past few years have found an increase in cardiovascular related deaths. There … disease were more likely to have more severe outcomes. All this led to a decline in overall heart health. In …
news › social-isolation-triggers-astrocyte-mediated-deficits-in-learning-and-memory
… Here is an important reason to stay in touch with friends and … journal Neuron that during social isolation, astrocytes become hyperactive, which in turn suppresses brain circuit … also is the corresponding author of the work. “However, we found that during social deprivation, astrocytes in the …
healthcare › ... › paraesophageal-hernias
… hernia is a type of hiatal hernia where a significant portion of the stomach (and possibly other organs) … who do not have symptoms, paraesophageal hernia is often found when seeking care for another problem, like on a CT … significantly impact your quality of life, surgery may be recommended. The thoracic surgeons at Baylor Medicine repair …
news › know-your-risk-for-breast-cancer
… While some causes of breast cancer, such as genetic causes, are unavoidable, there are … and medical director of breast oncology at the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center at Baylor College of Medicine, … well.” … Breast cancer screening … Breast cancer is usually found either through a mammogram or the detection of a mass, …
news › getting-adequate-vitamin-d-in-the-fall-and-winter
… Vitamin D plays a large role in overall health, but it can be challenging to absorb sufficient levels – especially … Ren , assistant professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at Baylor. “You need the sun high in the … naturally contain some vitamin D, it is not commonly found in other foods, so people typically do not get enough …
