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news › itsn1-gene-linked-to-risk-of-parkinsons-disease
… discovery linking genetic variants in the gene ITSN1 to a significantly elevated risk of Parkinson’s disease, a … Dhindsa explained. ITSN1 plays an important role in how neurons send messages to each other – a process called …
education › ... › diploma-in-tropical-medicine
… CST on Wednesday, Aug. 20 in Main Baylor, DeBakey M112. To join virtually, email tropmed@bcm.edu . … Earn Your … and lab practical . The course is accredited by the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. With this … Ph.D., explains in this video, our faculty are reshaping how we view neglected tropical diseases. Read more about …
departments › radiation-oncology › healthcare
… applications for radiation therapies, helping thousands of cancer patients every year. Our radiation oncology … use the most advanced radiation technologies available today. We work closely with other cancer specialists and … personalized radiation plans that are safe and effective. Visit our radiation oncology healthcare site for more …
departments › ... › medical-students
… closely with the Baylor College of Medicine Curriculum Committee to develop a radiology curriculum for medical students. Each … and fourth years. Baylor Medical Student Elective Program Visiting Medical Student Elective Program … … Radiology …
healthcare › ... › types-of-breast-cancer
… Breast cancer is the growth of abnormal cells in the ducts or lobes … … This means cancer has spread from the ducts or lobes into normal breast tissue. The main invasive types are: Ductal … progesterone receptors, and large amounts of a protein called HER2. This information helps a doctor plan the …
news › carbon-monoxide-poisoning-prevention-tips-during-cold-weather
… With below-freezing temperatures, Houstonians are doing their best to find ways to keep warm, but … certain appliances in and around our homes used to do so can be deadly. Poisoning by carbon monoxide, an odorless, … , shares the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning and how you can prevent it. “Annually, about 50,000 people in …
news › recognizing-the-silent-symptoms-of-stress
… in a variety of ways. While we are aware of the visible symptoms of stress, the silent symptoms can be overlooked. A Baylor College of Medicine psychiatrist explains how to manage stress and the importance of recognizing the …
news › getting-kids-on-a-regular-sleep-schedule-after-virtual-year
… Last year when COVID-19 first struck, students had to adjust to attending school online or on a hybrid … An expert with Baylor College of Medicine provides tips on how to help students make the adjustment this school year. … the new wakeup time in 15-minute increments … Since it can be challenging to set a new sleep schedule after the …
news › simple-bioreactor-makes-gut-check-more-practical
… and Baylor College of Medicine researchers have found a way to mimic conditions in intestines, giving them a mechanical … to be easy to use by scientists with less engineering know-how. The hope is it will lower barriers between engineers … said making a microfluidic system that doesn’t leak can be technically challenging. “In this case, we needed to …
healthcare › ... › functional-movement-disorders
… Functional movement disorders (FMD), previously referred to as “psychogenic” movement disorders, are characterized by … One potential pitfall of the term “functional” is that it can be misinterpreted by the patient to perceive themselves … cause that could explain these motor abnormalities. It is, however, critical to understand that the diagnosis of FMD is …
