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news › promising-new-treatment-for-recurrent-pediatric-brain-cancer
… Two pediatric brain cancers that are challenging to treat if they recur, medulloblastoma and … of immune cell that fights cancer. The researchers genetically engineered CAR T cells to recognize specific molecules … combined CAR T cells with an approved cancer medication called azacytidine. The results showed that combining …
healthcare › ... › about-inflammatory-bowel-disease-ibd
… of different parts of the digestive system. Although small and large intestines are mainly impacted, IBD can affect … is a condition that predominantly affects the small intestine but can affect any part of the digestive … of both Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s disease initially. A change in diagnosis may be possible in most cases …
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, … cancer types and treated with different therapies, all of whom displayed an exceptional response. Through … Achilles’ heel — the genetic defects in these tumors that allow the cancer therapy to be more effective at fighting …
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 … common microscopic and biochemical analysis. The cassettes allow even non-bioengineers to perform the kind of studies typically done with a 96-well petri dish, with the added benefit …
news › relearning-to-smell-after-covid-19
… neck surgery at Baylor. “If you have any type of smell at all, it’s a sign that your olfactory nerve is still … specialist to rule out other potential causes. “Seasonal allergies or inflammatory sinus disease would also impede … and Locke introduce patients to olfactory retraining. They call it physical therapy for your nose. Patients are …
news › platelet-rich-plasma-treatment-shows-efficacy-for-osteoarthritis
… progression. The current standard of care is limited to the alleviation of symptoms with corticosteroids. “However, … One challenge of previous studies assessing PRP therapies in OA is … Epstein, Theodore B Shybut, Brendan H Lee and Bijan Najafi, all at Baylor College of Medicine. This research was funded …
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 … movement for children and their fathers. “These activities allowed fathers and children to spend quality time together … children to have fun while incorporating movement and challenging games that they could also play at home. The …
news › triggers-of-anaphylaxis-in-infants-children
… of childhood anaphylaxis. This severe, life-threatening allergic reaction is commonly studied in adults, but limited … types of food, drugs, insects or other items that contain allergens. Symptoms can include widespread hives, coughing, … Aikaterini Anagnostou , associate professor of pediatrics – allergy and immunology at Baylor and director of the food …
news › bottazzi-named-health-medicine-scholar
… fields of expertise to advance science, combat persistent challenges in health and medicine and spark transformative change to improve health for all. “As a National Academy of Medicine scholar, I am … activities addressing some of the most pressing challenges in health and medicine.” Bottazzi is an …
news › nih-study-roadmap-genetics-data
… and human genetics at Baylor College of Medicine. “All of the steps, from consenting individual participants, …