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… “When you think of skating, you think of falls. Falling on an outstretched hand can lead to wrist fractures, … at Baylor. Knee injuries are another concern when skaters fall on their knees, which can result in patella fractures. … can experience a wide range of injuries. They can easily fall or be crushed into the boards, which can result in an …
Compound d16 reduces tumor growth and overcomes therapeutic resistance in mutant p53-bearing cancers
news › compound-d16-reduces-tumor-growth-and-overcomes-therapeutic-resistance-in-mutant-p53-bearing-cancers
… therapies for these difficult-to-treat cancers. “One of the most common alterations in many human cancers is mutations … how to target p53 mutations that promote cancer growth has been difficult. “One of the challenges has been to …
news › an-early-start-to-spring-allergies
… Though it technically may still be winter, spring allergies in Houston are out in full force. An expert with … and mold forecast and reviews how to properly use some allergy relief options. “All seasons can bring different … The right way to keep allergies at bay …
news › nobel-laureate-dr-william-g-kaelin-jr-to-give-baylor-commencement-address
… His research seeks to understand how, mechanistically, mutations affecting tumor-suppressor genes cause … research partnerships to address important medical challenges in support of the NIH mission. She also co-chairs … Center for Strategic and International Studies Bipartisan Alliance for Global Health Security. Gerberding formerly …
news › using-ai-to-improve-diagnosis-of-rare-genetic-disorders
… intelligence. The team developed a machine learning system called AI-MARRVEL (AIM) to help prioritize potentially causative variants for Mendelian disorders. The study … a public database of known variants and genetic analysis called Model organism Aggregated Resources for Rare Variant …
news › new-cdkl-genes-linked-to-neurodevelopmental-disorders
… CDKL5 , one of the five members of the CDKL family of genes, … fruit fly equivalent of human CDKL genes, named Cdkl , is expressed in peripheral sensory neurons, those that perceive … very few neurons in the central nervous system itself expressed Cdkl ,” Kanca said. “This was a surprise because …
news › mutated-blood-cells-define-clinical-risks-in-langerhans-cell-histiocytosis
… developing LCH-associated neurodegeneration,” said Dr. Carl Allen, co-corresponding author, co-director of the Pediatric … is characterized by the abnormal growth of immune cells called Langerhans cells. While these cells normally help regulate the immune system, in individuals with …
news › educational-leaders-recognized-at-baylor-college-of-medicine
… and serving our community and communities at large, nationally and globally,” said Dr. Biykem Bozkurt, senior dean of faculty at … their sustained exemplary educational contributions across all areas of the College. They were presented this year in …
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… I grew up on a farm outside of Raleigh, N.C. and then moved to New Orleans. La. where I graduated with a bachelor’s of … Nutrition Research at Baylor College of Medicine. My research focuses on understanding behavioral factors … Lab. After moving from Irvine, California, I completed my undergraduate at the University of Houston in human …
healthcare › ... › ataxia
… Damage or degeneration in the back part of the brain called the cerebellum results in ataxia. It can also occur … vestibular system (abnormal balance). A neurologist can usually differentiate between the two types of ataxia: motor … or hemorrhage in or around the cerebellum. Patients usually have headaches, vomiting, neck stiffness, or loss of …