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departments › ... › division-chiefs-message
… academic neonatology centers in the United States, is committed to excellence in patient care, education, research and community service. We have more than 100 full-time faculty … in 1961 and graduates from our program currently practice all around the world. Our Baylor faculty are diverse, …
healthcare › ... › cushings-disease
… high success rate with an experienced surgeon. However, not all adenomas can be cured by surgery. Current therapies for … medications include ketoconazole and metyrapone. They stop cortisol production at the level of the adrenal gland … se. … Radiosurgery … . The use of CyberKnife® technology allows focus on the remaining tumor while minimizing …
healthcare › ... › you-and-your-heart
… is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered, and comprehensive care for all your cardiovascular needs. Baylor Medicine Cardiologists … team along with Cardiothoracic Surgery to provide comprehensive cardiovascular care for our patients. Our …
healthcare › ... › for-patients
… in your medications. Please make a concerted effort to call our clinic line at (713) 798-5570 for all prescription refills between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 …
healthcare › ... › anaplastic-thyroid-cancer
… cancer is the rarest type of thyroid cancer and the most challenging to treat. Anaplastic thyroid cancer cases are only … help show if your thyroid is functioning normally. Tests commonly ordered check levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone … including: Ultrasound scan (does not involve radiation), Computed tomography (CT) scan and Magnetic resonance imaging …
healthcare › ... › refractive-errors-of-the-eye
… has two focusing lenses. One of these lenses is the crystalline lens inside the eye. The other lens is the cornea, … a "refractive error." The human eye can have one or a combination of refractive errors. … Myopia … Myopia, or … the myopic eye is slightly longer or has a steeper cornea compared to the normal eye. … Astigmatism … Astigmatism is a …
healthcare › ... › laser-treatment-of-scars
… Scars come in many forms. No one treatment is able to best treat all scars. We offer many options in order to best treat any … Dermatologist can inject a scar with a corticosteroid. … Topical. … A variety of products may be purchased to improve …
healthcare › ... › patient-payment-options
… responsibilities. To speak with a verification specialist, call (713) 986-6000 during regular office hours. Your … the charges for a service and the employer or insurance company pays 80 percent. … Co-payment. … Co-payment is a … for healthcare expenses before insurance (or a self-insured company) covers the costs. Often, insurance plans are based …
research › ... › stress
… over 65 years of age. Women with disabilities who report a combination of social isolation, lack of social support, … of stress are linked with high levels of depression. Like all women, women with disabilities are more likely than men … stressors include increased time and effort to accomplish basic activities. Women with disabilities are …
research › ... › weight-management
… report with confidence that they follow a healthy diet. However, when asked about specific dietary behaviors, most fall short of their intentions. A few studies have …
