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healthcare › ... › colostomy
… A colostomy is a surgical procedure that is done when part of the large intestine (colon or rectum) has been removed … skin on the person's abdomen. He or she then sews the end of the upper part of the intestine (where the stool … to be made) to the opening in the skin. This opening is called a colostomy. The diseased part of the intestine is …
news › molecular-roadmap-boosts-fight-against-endometrial-cancer
… in Cell provides an unprecedented look at the dozens of molecular steps that occur to bring about endometrial cancer, commonly known as uterine cancer. The research conducted … role for already-approved drugs that target proteins called CDK12, SMARCA4 and PML in other types of cancer. Dr. …
news › a-platelet-mediated-beneficial-allergic-response-protects-against-yeast-asthma
… We think of asthma and other allergic diseases as unnecessary … Working with an animal model of yeast-triggered asthma commonly observed in people, the researchers uncovered a … role of platelets in the immune response. “A common yeast called Candida albicans is a well-known cause of human …
departments › ... › projects-conducted-by-current-fellows
… Michael Alavi, D.O. (Class of 2026) PEDIATRIC THC EXPOSURE AND THE HEALTHCARE … adjustment for confounders such as illness severity and site of evaluation, disparities persist, particularly for … agree debriefing after global health experience is best practice and created a checklist tool. This study aims …
departments › ... › clinical-trials
… Most clinical trials in the Section of Cardiovascular Research are conducted in the Lipid … Individuals interested in participating are encouraged to call 713-798-5800 to determine eligibility. … with Elevated Lipoprotein(a) - (H-46928) OCEAN(a)-Outcomes Study for Patients with Elevated Lipoprotein(a) - …
departments › ... › healthcare
… safety, and personalized care. We provide a full spectrum of advanced plastic surgery options, including facial, … For more information, please visit our healthcare pages or call 713-798-6141 to schedule an appointment. Division … cleft lip and palate, and in the management of both complex and common congenital abnormalities and …
healthcare › ... › overactive-bladder-urge-incontinence
… urge to empty the bladder even when only small amounts of urine are in it The inability to postpone urination when a sudden urge to void occurs (called urge incontinence) … methods fail to help the patient, more invasive techniques of Botox bladder injections or nerve activity modulation …
healthcare › ... › kidney-cancer
… Cancer of the kidney is commonly known as renal cell carcinoma, or RCC. Other types of cancers can develop in the kidneys, but they are less … Although there is no determined cause of kidney cancer, studies indicate that smokers are more … to develop cancer and that there may be a genetic component. …
healthcare › clinical-trials › h-44069
… Antipsychotic medications are often used to treat mood swings, aggression, and sometimes … antipsychotic very often given to children. We are specifically asking if weight gain caused by risperidone is due to … At each in-person visit, participants will be asked to complete some questionnaires. They will also undergo a blood …
healthcare › ... › adult-strabismus
… Strabismus means that both eyes don’t look at the same thing at the same time. One … the other eye looks in another direction. It is sometimes called “cross-eye” or “walleye.” It happens when the eye muscles don’t work together to move both eyes in the same direction at the same time. This sends …
