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… intestine, is a long tube that helps carry digested food to your rectum and out of your body. Most colon cancers … of the colon or rectum. Some types of polyps can change into cancer over time. The chance of a polyp turning into cancer depends on the type of polyp it is. …
news › dr-keswani-to-serve-on-nih-study-section
… Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine, has been appointed to serve as a member of the Arthritis, Connective Tissue, … The study section reviews grant applications submitted to the NIH and then makes recommendations on those applications. Dr. Keswani was chosen …
news › dr-samer-mattar-to-lead-department-mentorship-efforts
… and resident mentoring. He will work with the Education Committee, with Drs. Stephanie Gordy and Bradford Scott, and … equity efforts for faculty development with Drs. Michele Loor and John Goss. This appointment is part of a greater … Dr. Mattar graduated from Cairo University in 1983 and completed his general surgery residency at Emory University in …
news › study-finds-antisense-oligonucleotides-to-treat-mecp2-disorder
… Many cognitive neurodevelopmental disorders are a result of too many or too few copies of certain genes or chromosomes. To date, no treatment options exist for this class of … have been recognized as an attractive potential strategy to treat MDS. As a therapeutic strategy, ASOs offer several …
healthcare › clinical-trials › h-46873
… Parallel-Group Flexible Dose, 27-Week Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Tavapadon in Early Parkinson's Disease. … is a partial agonist of the dopamine D1-like receptors with high specificity for the D1 and D5 receptor … studies evaluating an oral investigational drug (tavapadon) to see if it may help improve PD symptoms that impact your …
news › dr-ripley-awarded-nih-funding-to-study-momp
… score” on the grant submission for the R21 Grant (Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant) from the National … titled, “Environmental Carcinogens Induce Minority MOMP to Initiate Carcinogenesis in Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma … targeting this mechanism provides a novel approach to overcome cancer treatment resistance. The R21 grant aims to …
news › cprit-award-cancer-epigenetics-researcher
… fundamental mechanisms underlying therapeutic resistance to cancer from the epigenetics angle, which he will continue to explore. “Baylor has excellent, state-of-art resources in molecular and human genetics and within the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, which I’m excited to utilize in …
news › researchers-study-biopsy-test-cancer
… When it comes to treating cancer, an early diagnosis is key. … Baylor Genetics and Miraca Research Institute are working to develop a minimally invasive test that could diagnose … exosomes have been shown to be capable of intercellular communication and modulation of the tumor microenvironment. …
news › space-health-initiatives-host-spacecraft-design
… of Technology Media Space Lab Exploration Initiative to host a workshop addressing the issue of how interior spacecraft environments can be enhanced to improve human health and performance. The two-day … and Cognitive Performance in Confined Environments,” seeks to highlight opportunities to improve the well-being of …
news › baylor-experts-highlight-autism-research-symposium
… in Weslaco, Texas. The symposium will cover autism-related topics, such as navigating through individualized education … of pediatrics – psychology at Baylor and associate director for clinical services at the Texas Children’s Hospital … of pediatrics – psychology at Baylor and associate director for research at the Texas Children’s Hospital Autism …