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news › a-recipe-for-successful-same-day-hip-and-knee-replacements
… medical problems do they have? We want the best possible outcomes for patients and the optimization process starts from … a number of perioperative advancements. These include minimally invasive surgery, better anesthesia techniques, and … following procedures is another very important ingredient for successful same-day surgery. “What used to take us …
news › a-tale-of-two-viruses-what-you-need-to-know-this-fall-about-covid-19-and-the-flu
… kid on the block – influenza and SARS-CoV-2 are two potentially deadly viruses that may circulate concurrently this … transmission of influenza virus within the household and community, and now we know that SARS-CoV-2 can be … done and the utilization of healthcare. It’s going to complicate matters more.” The long-term consequences from …
news › genome-sequencing-identifies-cancers-achilles-heel-in-exceptional-responders
… living much longer than other patients with clinically comparable tumors. What can we learn from this group, … repairs DNA damage caused by temozolomide, and soon becomes resistant, making the drug no longer effective. …
news › simple-bioreactor-makes-gut-check-more-practical
… diarrhea. The team led by bioengineer Jane Grande-Allen of Rice’s Brown School of Engineering developed … cassettes (mPCs) that are easy to fabricate and operate and compatible with common microscopic and biochemical analysis. … allow even non-bioengineers to perform the kind of studies typically done with a 96-well petri dish, with the …
news › duration-of-antibody-response-varies-in-adults-with-rsv
… protection, a few individuals surprisingly responded atypically, not being able to sustain the antibody response, which … response to RSV infection, the body produces specific antibodies that have been correlated with protection from … is still frequent. “To understand RSV reinfection, we studied the levels of the natural RSV-specific antibody …
news › relearning-to-smell-after-covid-19
… pandemic. Current research shows this symptom may be more common in COVID-19 patients because the SARS-CoV-2 virus … neck surgery at Baylor. “If you have any type of smell at all, it’s a sign that your olfactory nerve is still working.” Both doctors recommend that anyone experiencing prolonged smell loss after …
news › platelet-rich-plasma-treatment-shows-efficacy-for-osteoarthritis
… conducted by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine combined wearable technology and patient-reported outcomes … progression. The current standard of care is limited to the alleviation of symptoms with corticosteroids. “However, … to evaluate the treatment … One challenge of previous studies assessing PRP therapies in OA is that treatment …
news › grant-funds-obesity-prevention-research-among-hispanic-dads-and-children
… Researchers at Baylor and Texas Children’s culturally adapted the program for Hispanic fathers and children … . “We have been working on engaging with the Hispanic community in Houston on efforts for obesity prevention for … align with the U.S. recommendations for physical activity, dietary intake and screen media use for men and children. …
news › dawn-to-dusk-dry-fasting-leads-to-health-benefits-in-the-study-of-immune-cells
… intake) from dawn to dusk can play an important role in overall health. In a new study published in Metabolism Open , … at the conclusion of fasting and one week after fasting was completed. The research team used mass spectrometry … decreased at the end of four-week dawn-to-dusk dry fasting compared with its level before fasting, and its decrease …
news › long-term-traveling-for-the-cold-season-heres-what-should-be-on-your-medical-checklist
… Each year, falling temperatures in the north are an indicator for many … “Snowbirds should have their medical checklists completed a month before they leave for their long-term destination,” Valdez said. “The No. 1 thing I recommend is to establish care with an additional primary care …
