research › faculty-labs › christine-beeton-lab
… arthritis). Our current work revolves around two main topics: targeting potassium channels for the treatment of … lab at Baylor College of Medicine, the scorpion venom component, iberiotoxin, which can reduce the severity of rheumatoid arthritis, may be used as a treatment in the future. … Dr. Beeton's interview the Arthritis National …
news › assess-your-risk-level-when-making-fathers-day-plans
… diseases at Baylor. “At least for the foreseeable future, we’re entering a new phase of how we live our lives … period, about 15 minutes or more, can be risky, especially since there is the potential for asymptomatic individuals to spread the disease. He recommends considering a virtual get-together or pre-recording …
news › genetic-variant-could-identify-lung-cancer-susceptibility
… consortium of researchers led by a team at the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center at Baylor College of Medicine … different types of cancer, breast cancer being the most studied, but it was really unexpected to see such a strong genetic effect in lung …
news › how-does-covid-19-impact-patients-with-diabetes
… exposure to the virus. Individuals at high-risk are especially vulnerable, including those with diabetes. A Baylor … tips for prevention. Many people with diabetes have a compromised immune system, especially if their diabetes is … side, DeSalvo advises eating a healthy, well-balanced diet, getting plenty of sleep and exercising, whether that …
departments › ... › training-sites
… to McNair inpatient rehabilitation facility. Conditions commonly managed include total joint replacement, stroke, … 1 Trauma Center. Serve as primary PM&R consult service for all patients. Common conditions include polytrauma, burns, brain injury, …
departments › ... › curriculum
… the fellow will participate in a continuity clinic with a community-based, sports medicine-trained, primary care … activities resulting in academic publication. … First call for sports medicine only with no in-house call. Four … free days/month. … The didactic curriculum includes the topic areas recommended by the ACGME for sports medicine. …
departments › ... › chairs-message
… can still contribute to advances in psychiatry, solving complex problems increasingly requires collaboration across … scientific fields and different institutions. This is especially true as we learn to apply new technologies to unravel … interventions for severe and treatment resistant obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) using devices that can both …
healthcare › ... › transanal-total-mesorectal-excision-tatme
… incision on the skin. In the taTME procedure, the tumor is completely removed, while all the benefits of a standard … cancer but are not candidates for laparoscopy Less postoperative pain, less narcotic usage, faster recovery, … for two to five days. You will resume a clear liquid diet right after surgery and regular diet the day after …
healthcare › ... › for-patients
… At our Houston clinic, our board-certified allergist-immunologists begin the evaluation with a comprehensive history and physical examination. We may … procedures may require scheduling for a later date. After completing the evaluations, we discuss the findings and may …
healthcare › ... › pacemaker
… Then the cut will be closed with stitches. The procedure usually takes 2 to 3 hours. You may need to spend the night in … hospital. … Follow the instructions exactly about when to stop eating and drinking. If you don’t, your procedure may be … with only a sip of water. Take a bath or shower before you come in for your procedure. Do not apply lotions, perfumes, …