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news › work-off-thanksgiving-calories-with-fun-family-activities
… Jackson , a primary care physician at Baylor College of Medicine, offers tips on how the entire family can eat … by participating in a race like a Turkey Trot. Jackson recommends eating carbohydrates such as fruits and whole … as cheerleaders or score keepers for the team.” The best activity for the whole family to accommodate all ages …
news › what-nutritious-school-lunches-can-you-pack-for-your-children
… Froechtenigt , a registered dietitian at Baylor College of Medicine, shares what food groups to include and what to do about picky eaters. "It’s important to have a variety of nutrients for kids. They’re at a stage where they are … says this usually isn’t an issue because kids are the best intuitive eaters. “They will tell you when they are …
healthcare › ... › hereditary-neuropathies
… This group of neuropathies is now becoming increasingly recognized due to the dramatic advances in molecular genetics. The symptoms of the various hereditary neuropathies are wide ranging. A … findings on a nerve biopsy include the presence of so-called onion-bulbs, indicating a recurring demyelinating and …
healthcare › ... › hospital-stay-and-postoperative-care
… in your room, your doctor will have written orders for all of your necessary medication. You may have an IV, drains … at home, if you experience excessive bleeding or pain , call the Center for Plastic Surgery at Baylor Medicine at … instructed by your doctor or the staff. Ice packs or cold compresses will help with swelling and discomfort. You may …
healthcare › ... › rectal-prolapse-repair
… prolapse is a condition in which loose tissue near the end of the large intestine (rectum) slides downward. The tissue may partially or completely stick out of (protrude from) the anus. There are three types of rectal prolapse: Partial prolapse (also called mucosal prolapse). Only the lining (mucous membrane) …
healthcare › ... › prostate-cancer-prediction
… Predicting Recurrence of Prostate Cancer Physicians often use a tool called a nomogram, a predictive calculator that uses … Currently, they are used for staging and for prediction of disease progression after primary therapy. We have … a nomogram for prostate cancer that adds blood levels of TGF-beta1 and IL-6 sR to the usual features and have …
healthcare › ... › pulmonary-blebs-and-bullae
… Marcia Williams A pulmonary bleb is a small collection of air between the lung and the outer surface of the lung … cavity) which can result in a collapsed lung. If blebs become larger or come together to form a larger cyst, they are called bulla. Unless a pneumothorax occurs, or the bulla …
research › ... › our-research
… Recurrent abdominal pain is a common childhood complaint, occurring in up to 40 percent of children and accounting for at least five percent of all pediatric office visits. RAP commonly is classified … of the stomach, small intestine, and large intestine (also called the colon), the brain, and the bacteria in the …
research › ... › skin-problems
… Friction, for example, from sliding during a transfer Loss of muscle mass Being either overweight or underweight … Decreased circulation, or blood flow – from lack of movement Secondary conditions – such as diabetes, high … pelvic area are very close to the surface of your skin (called “bony prominences”), meaning there is not much …
healthcare › ... › laparoscopic-gallbladder-removal
… A cholecystectomy is a surgical removal of the gallbladder. The most common reason for removing the gallbladder is the presence of stones inside, which can be caused by diet and/or … helps your body break down and store a substance called bile, which helps digest fats. While the gallbladder …
