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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 fall and winter. A Baylor College of Medicine expert outlines … like, but we know that a lot of respiratory viruses that usually circulate during the spring and summer months have …
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 › 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 … that boosted the antibody response, and C) a surprising, small group that showed good antibody levels at the beginning … “The other important finding was what we call the ‘original antigenic sin,’” Piedra said. “This …
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 › 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 , … effect on the proteins in a type of immune cell called a peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC). “We know … and metabolic syndrome. This type of fasting can potentially act as a reset to normal for the circadian rhythm,” …
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 … primary care doctor at their long-term destination in the fall and winter who can coordinate with their home doctor.” … Valdez also emphasizes the importance of ensuring all relevant medical devices and accessories are packed for …
news › researchers-reveal-a-map-to-study-novel-form-of-cell-to-cell-communication
… function in a healthy as well as a diseased setting, potentially providing a means to accurately implement early … RNA is one type of genetic material that is present inside all living cells. It is mostly known to act as a messenger … The computational predictions were validated experimentally at about 80% in both plasma and cell cultures in the …
news › how-a-mutation-in-the-skd3-enzyme-can-cause-mgca7-disease
… associated with variable neurologic deficits and an abnormally low number of immune cells called neutrophils in the blood. The latter condition, known … damaged proteins in structures or organelles inside cells called mitochondria thus maintaining the integrity of these …
