education › ... › simulation
… experience for nurse anesthesia students. With funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration and the College, the program has designed, developed and implemented an anesthesia simulation laboratory with the highest fidelity human simulation …
education › ... › fundamentals-of-clinical-investigation
… The Fundamentals of Clinical Investigation course is held every August, Monday-Thursday. from 5:30–7:30 p.m. (the start time for some evenings is 5 … enrolled in a CSTP program, or who wish to enroll in a coming year, must enroll in FCI for credit. Non-CSTP … is allowed As required by your program Group Presentation Required Participation optional: Those not presenting …
healthcare › ... › rectal-prolapse-repair
… Rectal prolapse is a condition in which loose tissue near the end of the large … (rectum) slides downward. The tissue may partially or completely stick out of (protrude from) the anus. There are three types of rectal prolapse: …
healthcare › ... › vaginismus
… Vaginismus is a condition in which the muscles around the opening of the vagina and … This vaginal tightness may cause pain, burning or discomfort when trying to have intercourse. If the muscles … Vaginismus is considered a sexual disorder. Possible causes include: …
healthcare › ... › uterine-fibroid-embolization
… Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat … abnormally heavy menstrual bleeding, pain in the pelvic region, and pressure on the bladder or bowel. Uterine fibroid … including: Faster recovery Less pain Less scarring Fewer complications Shorter hospital stay, if hospitalization is …
research › ... › skin-problems
… risk factors for pressure sores? Sitting or lying too long without shifting your weight Lying or sitting on hard objects such as catheters or pants buttons Friction, for example, from sliding during a transfer Loss of muscle mass Being … pressure sores happen in the pelvic area. Several of the bones in your pelvic area are very close to the surface of …
research › faculty-labs › resilience-and-diabetes-behavioral-research-lab
… Resilience And Diabetes (RAD) Behavioral Research Lab conducts behavioral research to learn about and support … type 1 diabetes and their families. Resilient diabetes outcomes include engaging in diabetes self-management … Lab spans the pediatric age range, including studies from early childhood to early adulthood, with a focus on …
research › faculty-labs › steven-ludtke-lab
… The Ludtke Lab focuses on CryoEM/CryoET and quantitative image processing, applying … techniques to a wide range of biological systems ranging from individual macromolecules to whole cells. For the last … direct detector technology, making this field directly competitive with X-ray crystallography for high resolution …
news › resource-children-genetic-disorders-july-20
… of state and local genetics support and service organizations will gather in Houston July 20 to offer resources for families with children … special health needs and genetic disorders. With funding from the Texas Department of State Health Services and …
research › faculty-labs › trent-watkins-lab
… signaling is critical for determining the fates of neurons in injury and disease. In some cases, such as peripheral … stress response, however, can often have a different outcome in the central nervous system (CNS). There stress … contributor to neurodegeneration in conditions ranging from Alzheimer’s disease to glaucoma. This dichotomy …