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news › bottazzi-named-health-medicine-scholar
… generations and fields of expertise to advance science, combat persistent challenges in health and medicine and … knowledge and outreach addressing important global health topics to help shape the future of health and medicine,” said Bottazzi, who also …
departments › ... › pulmonology
… include the following at Texas Children's Hospital and its community health centers: Asthma Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia … members are involved in the research and clinical studies of pediatric pulmonary conditions, diseases and … Land, Cy-Fair, The Woodlands and Kingwood. In the near future, our services will extend to the new Texas Children's …
news › promising-new-treatment-for-recurrent-pediatric-brain-cancer
… Two pediatric brain cancers that are challenging to treat if they recur, medulloblastoma and … of human disease. The findings support further clinical studies to evaluate this strategy to treat pediatric brain cancers, the most common cause of cancer death in childhood. Indeed, a …
healthcare › ... › about-inflammatory-bowel-disease-ibd
… of different parts of the digestive system. Although small and large intestines are mainly impacted, IBD can affect … body parts, which causes chronic and harmful inflammation. Common types of IBD include ulcerative colitis, Crohn's … is no single test to diagnose IBD in most cases. Various studies may be needed to exclude other similar conditions and …
departments › ... › myocarditis
… myocytes and associated inflammatory infiltrate. It is usually caused by infection with a virus, particularly … serious diseases, such as gastrointestinal problems and the common cold. Although the utility of myocardial biopsy is … by immunohistochemistry. Necrosis or degeneration are compulsory, fibrosis may be absent or present and should be …
departments › ... › directors-message
… place to develop the unique skill set necessary to become an excellent child psychiatrist. As I interviewed for … in speaking and working with adults, many will find challenging the 14-year-old sullen adolescent who stares you … and our academic seminars covering blocks of core topics. Learning comes from the process of actively doing …
healthcare › ... › breast-cancer-facts-vs-myths
… helpful in adolescent and young adult women. Low-calorie diets rich in fruits and vegetables, and minimal alcohol … developing it over the next 20 years. … Does our high fat diet cause breast cancer? … High fat diets do contribute to … evidence to implicate any of these factors. Being tall or overweight (which can be associated with larger …
healthcare › ... › gastroesophageal-reflux-disease-gerd
… When left untreated, GERD can lead to potentially serious complications, including: Esophagitis (inflammation, … who are being evaluated for surgery. … We recommend dietary and lifestyle modifications in all patients. This … (esomeprazole), Prilosec (omeprazole), and Protonix (pantoprazole). For patients with persistent symptoms despite …
healthcare › ... › scar-tissue-treatment
… treatment and rehabilitation. This remarkable procedure allows us to detect and treat areas of “scar tissue” or … the Graston Technique®, yet you have lingering discomfort or stiffness, please ask us whether you may be … with ice. … Soreness … An increase in soreness and discomfort is not uncommon after the first treatment session …
research › ... › health-insurance
… The combined effect of unemployment, poverty, and single marital … compared to 75 percent of women with no limitations. Studies have documented the refusal of many physicians to treat … payment of the full deductible, and having to pay higher coinsurance costs, men and women with disabilities and …
