news › safety-recommendations-reentering-home-after
… As the floodwaters from Hurricane Harvey begin to recede, many will return to their homes to assess damage … and furniture. Experts at Baylor College of Medicine have compiled an overview of precautions to take and what to look out for when returning to homes that experienced flooding. “A …
news › top-five-places-you-may-forget-apply-sunscreen
… wear sunscreen while spending time in the sun, but when it comes to protecting every part of your skin there are certain … skin cancer screenings, she recommends the average adult visit their dermatologist at least once a year for a routine … Top five places you may forget to apply sunscreen …
news › new-option-for-treating-upper-tract-urothelial-cancer
… tract urothelial cancer usually involves radical surgery to remove the kidney and ureter, highlighting the need for … which lessens the effect of the treatment. To overcome the shortcomings of standard mitomycin treatment, … the contributors’ affiliations and declaration of interests visit the publication . This trial was supported with …
news › fall-fronts-may-bring-mix-allergy-triggers
… an expert at the Baylor College of Medicine warns that storms that send in cold fronts can also stir allergens from … that are carried into the air by the wind and rain. Corry recommends remaining indoors shortly after thunderstorms, … nasal steroids. If this is not effective, he recommends visiting a physician who can prescribe inhaled steroids or …
news › how-keep-germs-out-classrooms
… Back-to-school season not only means returning to classmates or … medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, said it is most common for students to catch an illness at the start of the … of an infection such as a cough, fever or sore throat, and visiting their doctor to get tested if needed. “To some …
research › ... › artificial-intelligence-in-health-lab
… Our lab's vision is “bringing artificial intelligence to the bedside.” … Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an umbrella term to describe computers and technology to simulate intelligent … of clinical data from outpatient encounters to inpatient visits and machine learning algorithms have the potential …
news › research-collaboration-supports-understanding-of-human-adaptation-to-spaceflight
… Health (TRISH) at Baylor College of Medicine announced today that human health and performance research will be a … conducted by Yozo Hirano, a Japanese citizen who will be accompanying Maezawa on his flight. Important biomedical data … different destinations. For more information, please visit www.spaceadventures.com . About the Translational …
news › dont-lose-focus-safety-tips-for-adults-playing-contact-sports
… tips for sports safety. “With any sport that you may come into contact with a person or their hands or fingers, eye … events well. If you feel you might have a concussion, visit an expert specializing in head injury and vision. … Don’t lose focus: safety tips for adults playing contact sports …
news › keep-it-steady-the-importance-of-maintaining-healthy-blood-pressure
… If you are waiting for symptoms to pop up as a warning for high blood pressure, think … so important.” It is important to know your stats when it comes to blood pressure numbers. High blood pressure, or … However, Nambi says that after an initial doctor’s visit, you should be able to monitor your blood pressure at …
news › researchers-develop-the-first-assembled-genome-of-a-soft-tick
… Research Service, SCINet project and Ag100Pest Initiative to assemble the first genome for a soft tick, Ornithodoros … They are secretive and blood-feed on animals that visit those cavities/environments. They can live longer than … Texas A&M AgriLife Research. The biology of soft ticks is complicated and quite different from hard ticks, which are …