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news › dietary-supplement-modifies-gut-microbiome-implications-for-bone-marrow-transplants
… the incidence of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), a major complication that develops in up to half the patients who … and can lead to injury and death. “The gut microbiome is a community of microbes we all carry inside the body, and its … bacteria when they digest resistant potato starch, a form of starch that people cannot digest, was significantly …
news › cleared-to-launch-ethical-guidelines-for-human-research-in-spaceflight
… The commercial spaceflight industry is expanding opportunities for scientific research in space, but the industry needs … health policy experts, space health researchers, commercial spaceflight professionals and government … Cleared to launch? Ethical guidelines for human research in spaceflight …
news › car-t-cell-therapy-for-pediatric-brain-cancer-warrants-further-study
… Novel therapeutic approaches are needed for children with diffuse midline glioma (DMG) and other … and effective at turning CAR T cells off. We aimed to overcome that challenge by modifying the GD2 CAR T cells with a … to join here . Omer and Lin are members of the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center at Baylor. Other authors of this …
news › novel-combination-therapy-offers-promising-results-for-treatment-refractory-hepatoblastoma
… Hepatoblastoma (HB) is the most common liver cancer in children. Researchers and physicians … College of Medicine has been working on improving therapies for this devastating disease. They recently reported in the … this study, we investigated the potential benefits of a new combination therapy that included an inhibitor of the enzyme …
healthcare › clinical-trials › h-45698
… TOPAZ: A Phase I/II Study of Dermaprazole for Radiation Dermatitis in Post-Mastectomy Breast Cancer … of these patients; currently, there is no standard of care for this treatment-related toxicity. The aim of this study … more information: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05269160 …
news › keep-it-moving-the-importance-of-exercise-for-older-adults
… diseases. As people grow older, an active lifestyle becomes increasingly more important. No matter someone’s age, … A Baylor College of Medicine geriatrician details the need for regular movement, especially among older adults. “Think … can be beneficial so they are social while being active. A combination of cardiovascular exercise, strength training …
news › researchers-uncovered-the-driving-force-behind-lethal-infant-brain-tumor
… researchers report in the journal Nature that androgens, commonly known as male hormones, promote the growth of PFA … findings open the possibility of a novel treatment approach for this currently untreatable childhood cancer. “What … and female sex hormones did not change PFA cell growth compared with controls.” Further studies supported this …
news › melanoma-and-skin-cancer-awareness-month-tips-for-skin-safety
… diagnosed early,” Orengo said. When doing a skin check for melanoma, use your ABCs. A – asymmetry. If you “cut” a … pencil eraser or 6 millimeters? “We’d like to catch moles before they are 6 millimeters. Really, we’d like to catch them … “Anyone can get melanoma. It’s not going to be specific for one skin tone or skin type. We tend to see more …
departments › ... › pediatric-critical-care-medicine-fellowship
… Program director Danny Castro, D.O., M.Ed. talks about the program, division …
healthcare › ... › fertility-preservation-program
… Medicine at Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women offer the latest, cutting-edge fertility preservation treatments …