news › dont-lose-sleep-over-the-astros
… Many Astros fans may be losing sleep this week to stay up late and watch the games. Sleep experts at Baylor … staying well rested: Limit caffeine and alcohol as too much can result in poor quality of sleep and leave you feeling … Agrawal , assistant professor of sleep medicine at Baylor. “However, this strategy only works for the short term. If …
research › ... › choosing-your-coping-tools
… The deep breathing and mindfulness activities we showed you are only a few examples of different coping skills. There is a wide variety of tools and activities out there to suit your child’s specific … remember that some coping skills may not be options we can always turn to (for example, reading a favorite book or …
research › ... › intraoperative-mass-spectrometry
… Our team has made significant contributions to the field of in vivo MS analysis by developing and … analysis of various tissues and diseases. To interpret the complex data, we have also developed a suite of advanced …
news › bcm-duke-university-to-study-surgery-treatment-for-mesothelioma
… conduct a clinical trial for patients with mesothelioma to determine whether the combination of chemotherapy and … arm between Baylor and Duke, and anyone with mesothelioma can participate. They will see participants in clinic to … determine disease stage and make sure they’re physiologically strong enough for treatment. For patients who have …
healthcare › ... › hypothyroidism
… Hypothyroidism most commonly presents in women over 60. Symptoms of this condition are varied and include exhaustion, … and constipation, among others. Overall, hypothyroidism can be hard to pinpoint because its symptoms mimic other … symptoms of hypothyroidism such as intolerance to cold, weight gain, exhaustion, dry skin brittle nails, or …
healthcare › ... › distal-pancreatectomy-and-splenectomy
… A distal pancreatectomy involves removing the body and tail of the pancreas and the spleen. It is performed to treat pancreatic cancer localized in the end of the pancreas, but may also be … small incisions versus a large incision in your abdomen. However, the surgeon may need to convert to regular surgery …
education › ... › alumni
… Ties to the Physician Assistant Program continue long after … with the Baylor Office of Alumni Affairs , we are committed to promoting goodwill through the offering of … keep your address and contact information up-to-date so we can send you program information, alumni updates, alumni …
healthcare › ... › botox-for-wrinkles
… of muscles in the face. Over time, creases formed can lead to a "persistent frown" and a more aged appearance. Precise … Botox may take two weeks to be noted. … The pictures above show the results for a Baylor Dermatology patient who …
healthcare › ... › transanal-total-mesorectal-excision-tatme
… Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision (taTME) surgical team orientation. … specific surgical technique used in the treatment of rectal cancer in which the bowel with the tumor is entirely removed … a narrow pelvis … We recommend that patients who have been told they will need a permanent colostomy bag get a second …
news › new-partnership-takes-on-hookworm-infection-in-rural-alabama
… with the most serious effect being blood loss that can lead to anemia, protein loss, cognitive disabilities and stunted … pill albendazole, which can cost up to $500 per dose. However, through a donation of 10,000 pills from the Mark …