news › holiday-eating-is-it-heartburn-or-a-heart-condition
… the chest pain symptoms you may experience during this time of year could be heartburn or other heart conditions. Dr. … Heartburn is a gastrointestinal or digestive issue. It typically occurs after people eat when the stomach acid backs up … chest pains. This can be pain from angina, pain or discomfort that happens when your heart isn’t receiving enough …
news › fda-grants-orphan-drug-designation-to-potential-treatment-of-stxbp1-developmental-and-epileptic-encephalopathy
… Research that was carried out by Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital doctors have led … The treatment was developed by Capsida Biotherapeutics and called CAP-002.  DEE caused by STXBP1 mutations is estimated … Swati Tole, M.D., Chief Medical Officer at Capsida. “We are committed to advancing CAP-002, with our IND filing in the …
research › ... › lab-members
… I am an Associate Professor of Pediatrics-Nutrition with a deep commitment to addressing nutrition-related health … and families. Originally from India, one of the most ethnically diverse nations in the world, I began my academic … in Nutrition and Foodservice Management from the University of Texas at Austin and began my career as a licensed …
healthcare › ... › thyroid-cancer
… in the Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid cancer. Our multi-specialty team offers services required for the treatment of this complex … metabolism, weight and overall health. Because it is one of the most active glands in our bodies, it is not unusual …
research › ... › substance-abuse
… AODA, disorders tend to increase as functional limitation becomes more severe among women with disabilities. … about the relation between alcohol abuse and the onset of a disability due to accidents and injuries while under … when people are abusing these substances at the time of injury, they tend to have poorer short-term functional …
news › a-recipe-for-successful-same-day-hip-and-knee-replacements
… Needing a surgical procedure in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic may seem daunting for many, so … like? What medical problems do they have? We want the best possible outcomes for patients and the optimization process starts from …
news › a-tale-of-two-viruses-what-you-need-to-know-this-fall-about-covid-19-and-the-flu
… concurrently this fall and winter. A Baylor College of Medicine expert outlines the precautions to take to … and college environment. School-aged children have historically played a significant role in the transmission of … against other viruses is so important, Piedra said. The best preventative measure against flu would be getting …
news › study-pediatric-autism-screening-practices
… The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children to be screened for autism … in conjunction with in-clinic support, perhaps through a best practice alert: if a child fails an M-CHAT, a notification pops up in the clinical record to inform the provider of the …
education › ... › career-advising-and-counseling
… deans in Student Affairs work in collaboration the School of Medicine Learning Community senior advisors and with the School of Medicine Faculty Mentor Program in order to provide … This is a four-phase program that begins the first year of medical school and continues through the fourth year with …
departments › ... › geriatrics-fellowship
… We are pleased that you are visiting the Baylor College of Medicine Geriatrics Fellowship website. Located in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, our fellowship is committed to training outstanding geriatricians through … who will serve as a catalyst and advocate to foster quality of care for older adults and their caregivers through …
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