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news › celebrating-thanksgiving-safely-during-the-pandemic
… symptoms we can get tested right away, even at home. Above all, we have vaccines. We have learned a lot and have come a … more comfortable meeting outdoors or keeping the group small to just family. This will lessen the chances of … you can cluster together, because we don’t know who all is vaccinated while at the airport. Be cognizant of …
news › getting-kids-on-a-regular-sleep-schedule-after-virtual-year
… on a hybrid schedule. While a virtual schedule might have allowed students to sleep in a little later, returning to … professor of sleep medicine at Baylor. “When we remove all those things, students are just able to get out of bed … to a back-to-school sleep schedule this year could be challenging. Alapat offers tips on how to make the transition …
news › glynac-supplementation-extends-life-span-in-mice
… stress, mitochondrial dysfunction and multiple additional hallmark defects of aging contribute to the aging process and … conditions. When mice reach an age of 65-weeks, they typically begin to show a drop in glutathione levels and develop … glutathione levels, oxidative stress and other hallmarks of aging specifically in the animals’ heart, liver …
news › study-finds-dbs-increasingly-viable-option-for-treatment-resistant-ocd
… and psychiatric disorders. As the use of DBS to alleviate OCD continues to increase, a group of researchers … symptoms in certain patients. “This paper is what we call a systematic review and meta-analysis, which is a methodology that takes all of the literature that is available so far and …
healthcare › ... › nontuberculous-mycobacterial-ntm-infection-program
… Mycobacterial (NTM) infections are complex and challenging to treat. At Baylor Medicine NTM Infection … Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are naturally occurring environmental organisms in water and soil. … Diagnosis of NTM infections can be challenging because the symptoms can be similar to other lung …
departments › ... › community-psychiatry-track-cpt
… clinical experiences. The community psychiatry track allows residents to develop a unique set of knowledge, … seeking services in Harris County. The track is especially meant for individuals who seek to learn about mental … and systems change. The goal of the Roundtable is to allow residents to share their experiences and learn more …
news › the-benefits-of-family-mealtime
… being exposed to different tastes and textures and potentially help them learn motor skills, like how to be together, … by saying “Mom and dad are eating the same thing,” which allows them to participate with the family and start to … habits. A meal feeds the child and meets a need they have, allowing them to refuel, while bringing in socialization and …
news › dont-lose-focus-safety-tips-for-adults-playing-contact-sports
… of ophthalmology at Baylor College of Medicine. Basketball is the leading cause of eye injuries in sports, so eye protection is recommended. Sports like racquetball require eye protection. Ahmed suggests wearing goggles … playing outdoor sports. Prescription goggles or racquetball glasses also are available options. Protective gear is …
news › keep-it-steady-the-importance-of-maintaining-healthy-blood-pressure
… of medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, says it’s called the silent killer for a reason. “You might hear … your risk for aneurysms too. Since this can affect arteries all over the body, even vision and kidney issues can pop … When your blood pressure is measured, the top number is called systolic blood pressure and measures how much pressure …
news › ready-for-space-travel-genestar-can-track-how-space-affects-your-health
… commercial spaceflight participants tailored to support all current and anticipated biological and genomic … environment. Microgravity, radiation and isolation can all affect the body in ways we’re only beginning to … new ways to collect samples during spaceflight using small, self-operated devices, potentially allowing astronauts …
