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Doctors at the Mesothelioma Treatment Center at Baylor College of Medicine and Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center are now offering mesothelioma…
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As your search begins for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift, remember that some of the most popular gifts can cause allergic reactions.
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Using a new grant from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, a team from Baylor College of Medicine will work to develop more widely applicable targeted cellular therapies for leukemia and lymphoma.
Baylor College of Medicine researchers are beginning trials to test two new drugs that directly target Lp(a) levels.
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Spring Evenings with Genetics series begins with seminar on autism spectrum disorder
On Tuesday, Feb. 11, Evenings with Genetics will discuss the genetics and state-of-the art heart care for children with Turner Syndrome.
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If binge-watching nominated movies and television shows is a part of your plans during awards season, keep in mind that sitting or lying down for…
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Scientists have improved their understanding of kidney failure for patients that possess high levels of suPAR protein (soluble urokinase-type…
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Girls Elevated will aim to give parents and young girls tips on how to effectively communicate and manage these changes to help make growing up a…
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Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine are recruiting volunteers for a clinical trial to test an oral targeted therapy for patients with…
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Brain
Scientists at Baylor College of Medicine have found new evidence that glioma, a lethal form of brain cancer, alters the activity of neighboring…
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Cancer Cells
A protein naturally produced in the body has been found to suppress breast cancer metastasis in animal models of human tumors. Researchers led by…
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drugs
Researchers at the Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Baylor College of Medicine are conducting a clinical trial of an…
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Dr. Peter Hotez says eradicating mosquito populations will help control the spread of the Zika virus.
A new study led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine revealed how in utero Zika virus infection can lead to microcephaly in newborns.
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The Center for Research on Women with Disabilities (CROWD) at Baylor College of Medicine has launched of the National Health Information Survey for…
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Cigarette Smoking
One of the more challenging New Year’s resolutions is to quit smoking, and because of recent research, to give up vaping.
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The College's gym offers a range of group exercise classes.
A new year sparks hope for starting over, but that can sometimes be an overwhelming endeavor, especially when it comes to your health. According to…
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The holidays are a practical time to check on mom and dad’s health and perhaps schedule much needed doctor appointments, according to Dr. Robert Roush, professor of medicine-geriatrics.
Baylor College of Medicine experts have a few tips to help make this season as joyful as possible for those with memory disorders and their families.
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