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research › ... › methods
… tubes Having experienced weight loss of greater than 10 pounds in the last three months prior to screening … The pilot test will occur in three waves, each with 10 participants. Just as the CAB members provided feedback …
healthcare › ... › liver-resection
… Liver resection is a surgical procedure to remove part of the liver. … Liver resection is recommended to treat some types of cancer originating in … that are causing pain or other problems. It may also be recommended to treat certain cases of cancer that started in …
healthcare › ... › proctocolectomy
… colon) and rectum are removed, leaving the small intestine disconnected from the anus. The final segment of the small intestine is known as the ileum. … Once your colon and rectum are removed, your bowels will be disconnected. To establish bowel continuity, intestinal …
healthcare › ... › ductal-carcinoma-in-situ
… Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is an early form of cancer confined to the lactiferous (milk … The choice of whether surgery is required or what surgery is best for you can be a difficult decision to make. After … DCIS is sometimes referred to as "pre-cancer" or "stage 0" …
education › ... › award-recipients
… Dr. Nadia Ismail has dedicated nearly two decades to advancing medical … Her visionary leadership, innovative curriculum design and commitment to mentorship have left a lasting impact. Her … BCM’s Houston and Temple campuses. She has implemented competency-based medical education (CBME) frameworks and, …
healthcare › ... › gynecomastia-repair-male-breast-reduction
… Gynecomastia is over development of the male breast. In response to too … or too little testosterone (a male hormone), the glandular tissue of the breast swells and forms a breast bud (enlarged … Gynecomastia in babies and teens normally does not require … treatment and will usually go away on its own. If it is caused by medicine or disease, stopping the medicine or …
healthcare › ... › overactive-bladder
… Overactive bladder is a common condition in which a woman feels a sudden and … should not be considered a normal part of aging. Treatment is available to help patients resume their normal routine. … bladder contractions may be caused by many factors, or a combination of factors, including: Infections Abnormalities …
healthcare › ... › urethral-diverticulum
… Urethral diverticulum (UD) is a condition where a small bulging "pocket" or outpouching … your body. Because it typically connects to the urethra, this outpouching gets filled with urine during voiding. … any symptoms at all. Others may have symptoms that come and go and even disappear for long periods of time. …
healthcare › ... › abnormal-uterine-bleeding
… Abnormal uterine bleeding is bleeding that is different from a woman’s normal menstrual cycle, … menstruation, or unusual for her age. It is one of the most common health issues for women. Examples of abnormal uterine … Possible causes include: Pregnancy or ectopic pregnancy Miscarriage Hormonal imbalance Problems linked to birth …
healthcare › ... › bone-soft-tissue-sarcomas
… Patients with bone and soft tissue sarcomas are treated in the Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center by a multidisciplinary team of … A bone sarcoma is a kind of tumor—a growth of abnormal cells in the bones. … Treatment for bone cancer is based on the stage of the cancer and other things, such …