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healthcare › clinical-trials › h-45617
… Insomnia is common in hospitalized older adults and carries a … attention, motivation, along with increased fatigue and compensatory behaviors (e.g., napping). These daytime … We are seeking patients (ages 55+) scheduled for hip or knee arthroplasty to take part in our 6-month …
news › drug-for-high-triglycerides-has-sustained-effect-at-low-dosages
… a treatment at low dosages that can be given infrequently for those with hard-to-treat, high-triglyceride levels who … 1,000 mg/dL are considered severe. Those numbers are not common but are difficult to control and can contribute to an … of pancreatitis, a painful and life-threatening disorder. For this study, researchers used a single dose in healthy …
news › dr-jihye-yun-named-pew-stewart-scholar-for-cancer-research
… molecular and human genetics and member of the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center at Baylor College of Medicine, … named to the 2020 class of the Pew-Stewart Scholars Program for Cancer Research. Yun’s work will focus on decoding the … supports cancer researchers working toward a cure for the complex disease. The five early career scholars who make up …
news › new-guidance-finds-best-treatment-for-breast-cancer-during-pandemic
… endocrine-sensitive tumors and who should be prioritized for early surgery or neoadjuvant chemotherapy, or an endocrine-sensitive tumor that can be treated for up to 6 months with an endocrine drug with a safe … breast and HER2-positive cancer have still been going forward for urgent surgery or chemotherapy, it is safe for a …
news › exome-sequencing-for-infants-in-icu
… the majority of known defects occur. The research team performed clinical exome sequencing for 278 unrelated infants who were 100 days old or younger. … from critical exome sequencing take about two weeks to complete, which is much faster than many other diagnostic …
news › forum-on-arts-health-promotion-to-be-held
… County academic institutions, public health systems and community service organizations, including the … at Baylor College of Medicine, will host an educational forum March 24 on how to use various art forms to promote … a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the United Way of Greater Houston Community Resource Center, 50 Waugh Dr., 77007. Free parking …
news › gene-sequencing-screening-for-hearing-loss
… Using a combination of special techniques to capture specific DNA … (otologic sequence capture of pathogenic exons), may soon become a test offered through the Molecular Otolaryngology and … at the University of Iowa. In the past, researchers looked for the genetic causes of hearing loss one gene at a time. …
news › global-health-forum-experts-tropical-diseases
… Hospital and the Sabin Vaccine Institute was the site for Research!America’s Global Health Forum on Neglected Tropical Diseases. Led by Dr. Peter … public health departments as well as members of the Houston community. Experts highlighted an underappreciated burden of …
news › surgical-lens-treatment-congenital-cataracts
… born with cataracts might increase the rate of surgical complications, said a Baylor College of Medicine eye specialist who took part in a study comparing the use of a contact lens with surgically placing … "The goal of this study was to evaluate the visual outcomes and effects of the newer treatment (placement of …
research › ... › data-management-and-analysis-core
… state-of-the-art data management and data analysis support for the BCM-Rice SRP, creating a central resource for data storage and effective cross-project access to … Core activities will include: Implementing a robust and comprehensive Data Management Plan. Providing expert …