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… The Laboratory of Infectious Disease Epidemiology is a basic science … a febrile illness and, depending on the causative agent, can be fatal. In Texas, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and … proposal has the potential to create a paradigm shift in how we approach vector control globally, with a targeted …
education › ... › curriculum
… coursework, clinical rotations, and a student thesis to prepare graduates to flourish in any genetic counseling … students will rotate through Prenatal, Pediatric, and Adult/Cancer clinics at Baylor College of Medicine and our … students are researching a variety of topics, including: How are adolescents and young adults with Noonan syndrome …
news › body-fat-percentage-vs-bmi-which-is-important
… at Baylor College of Medicine, provides insight on how knowing your body fat percentage or your body mass index (BMI) can be used to help meet your goals. “Both body fat percentage and BMI …
research › ... › health-insurance
… status make women with disabilities much less likely to have private health insurance than non-disabled women. … … health insurance coverage for women with disabilities who cannot afford the high premiums. Men and women with … quality of outcomes than those in fee for service plans. However, managed care plans designed to address specific …
research › faculty-labs › nagireddy-putluri-lab
… understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying bladder cancer development and tumorigenesis. Their research … interests involve several key areas: The lab explores how metabolic processes contribute to bladder cancer development and progression, potentially …
research › ... › projects
… Genetic variants are conjectured to be the primary contributor to human disease. The overarching goal of our lab is to explain how variants in the human genome may lead to disease. We … machine learning, and comparative genomics -- that can integrate a wide range of data and relate genomic DNA …
news › know-your-risk-for-hereditary-cancer
… people have at least one extended family member who has had cancer. But does that put you at a higher risk for … Medicine genetic counselor Tanya Eble explains the risk factors for hereditary cancer, how genetic counseling can help make sense of your family …
news › dont-be-a-fool-about-stool
… in all shapes and sizes, but ensuring regularity is the key to removing accrued bodily waste. A Baylor College of … discusses the importance of regular bowel movements and how to improve the quality of your stool. “At a minimum, you … consist of processed grains, fatty foods and red meat can lead to constipation. Some medications and supplements, …
healthcare › clinical-trials › h-52054
… H-52054 … Type 2 diabetes (T2D) has become a very common, world-wide problem in children and teens. Compared to adults, T2D disease is much more aggressive in youth, and … chemicals made in the body result in a stressful condition called oxidative stress. Excess oxidative stress is regarded …
research › ... › astro-when-you-start-to-feel-anxious
… accomplished a lot by facing your fears, it’s important to know that your anxiety levels can increase again. In fact, … you can expect that this will … on this journey. What has helped you manage your anxiety? How was your plan of action helpful? … You may even want to …
