news › grant-to-test-genetics-to-help-diabetes-type-diagnosis-in-children
… over the course of four years. “Type 1 diabetes is more common than type 2 in children, although type 2 is rising … The biostatisticians will create a model that integrates all the variables and predicts loss of ability to make … or mistakes on the correct treatment increases the risk of complications of diabetes, both acute (such as diabetic …
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… of Medicine consists of 45 faculty members and 8 staff committed to high-quality, equitable, and patient-centered … randomized controlled trials, prospective observational studies, multi-centered database studies, quality improvement, … in a wide variety of educational programs with learners of all levels, including medical students, residents, fellows, …
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… We believe that honing teaching skills is a vital component of pediatric residency training. We have developed … consists of additional readings, preparatory materials, small group discussions, and individual reflections designed … Hospital at Westover Hills. Residents are responsible for supervising medical students in all three of these settings, …
news › baylor-medicine-earns-age-friendly-healthcare-designation
… of Medicine clinics as leaders in the growing movement committed to care of older adults. Baylor healthcare clinics … Healthcare providers recognized through the initiative show commitment to following the 4Ms of the Age-Friendly Health … assistant professor of medicine – geriatrics at Baylor. “All older adults deserve safe, high-quality healthcare that …
news › altered-gene-expression-and-cell-interactions-involved-in-copd
… pulmonary disease (COPD). The findings highlight the complexity and diversity of cellular injury and inflammation … mice exposed to cigarette smoke. The researchers separated all the cells within the lung and measured the gene … seems to contribute to the disease,” Rosas said. Future studies evaluating outcomes of specific alterations identified …
news › healthy-school-lunches-on-a-budget
… healthy lunch options. Courtney Cary , senior registered dietitian in the Department of Medicine – Gastroenterology … from home or eat lunch from the school cafeteria, Cary recommends that every lunch be built around foods that will … for hydration and to avoid a sugar crash in the afternoon. “All foods belong in our diet, but we need to view them as …
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… of gluconeogenesis. Static measurements of metabolites typically lack the details necessary to identify the differences … … Total Energy Expenditure … Our research program also studies the effect of diets, diseases, and clinical treatments … on total energy expenditure, total body water, and body composition. Energy is required for muscular activity, …
news › assessing-the-risk-of-excess-folic-acid-intake
… including neural tube defects like spina bifida, the most common birth defect of the central nervous system and the second most common of all structural birth defects. More than 80 nations, … The animals received one of three folic-acid-supplemented diets: folic acid low, folic acid control and folic acid …
healthcare › ... › robot-assisted-laparoscopic-heller-myotomy-and-fundoplication
… of achalasia. They will discuss your options with you and come up with a personalized plan of care that takes into … options. Most patients are eligible to undergo minimally invasive surgery, commonly called laparoscopic or … You will be instructed to follow a liquid or soft foods diet for a few weeks in order to allow time for swelling to …
news › brenneman-named-chair-of-bcm-board-of-trustees
… are Larry P. Heard, William E. Mearse and Christopher D. Wallis, vice chairs; and Gail W. Stewart, secretary. Dr. … firm’s overall strategy while remaining actively engaged in completing transactions and coaching the senior management of CCMP’s portfolio companies. Brenneman also serves as lead director at Home …