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A cancer immunotherapy research group at Baylor College of Medicine has secured Investigational New Drug regulatory clearance through the FDA to…
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David Baldwin, co-president of SCF partners, has been elected chair of the Board of Trustees at Baylor College of Medicine.
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Knees and hips
A potentially disease-modifying therapy for osteoarthritis has reached a key milestone now that a U.S. patent has been issued for FX201, a gene-…
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A pregnant woman holding her stomach.
Baylor researchers used imaging techniques to visualize sparse microbes in the placenta, which they and other researchers speculate may contribute to…
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As microbiome research matures, it is leading to a major reassessment of biological processes within the human body.
Researchers have determined a unique fraction of the genome that scientists should focus on. Their report, which provides a “treasure map” to…
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From applying sunscreen to keeping bugs at bay, Dr. Rajani Katta explains all you need to know about ways to protect your skin this summer.
Baylor College of Medicine’s Dr. Carina Wasko, associate professor of dermatology, shares the top places people miss when putting on sunscreen and…
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Baylor College of Medicine will host a community conference and resource fair for the Amarillo area to provide an educational seminar and support…
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Baylor College of Medicine, Houston Methodist Hospital and Rice University have come together to found the Baruch A. Brody Lecture, established in…
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Baylor College of Medicine’s 2019 Commencement was held Tuesday, May 28, marking the graduation of 158 students from the School of Medicine and 103 from the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.
Baylor College of Medicine’s 2019 Commencement was held Tuesday, May 28, marking the graduation of 158 students from the School of Medicine and 103…
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About 54 million Americans have low bone mass, putting them at risk of developing osteoporosis, which is characterized by bone fragility and discrepancies in both quality and quantity of bone mass in the body.
About 54 million Americans have low bone mass, putting them at risk of developing osteoporosis. During National Osteoporosis Awareness Month, Dr.…
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Dr. Christie Ballantyne, chief of cardiology
Two drugs used to lower LDL cholesterol have been proven to be even more effective when combined in a fixed dosage.
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Dr. María Elena Bottazzi, professor of pediatrics and associate dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine.
Dr. Maria Elena Bottazzi has been selected by the National Academy of Medicine as one of 10 Emerging Leaders in Health and Medicine Scholars.
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One of the most common post-Hurricane Harvey health issues that people are facing are worsening allergies, and there are numerous reasons for this, according to Dr. David Corry,
The Gulf Coast Center for Precision Environmental Health (GC-CPEH) has received a P30 award, designating it as a Center of Excellence in…
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Lupus is an autoimmune disease that affects millions of people around the world, but is still widely misunderstood and challenging to diagnose. In…
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Bloody noses are inconvenient and can often be alarming to whoever experiences one. While everyone has their own idea of how to remedy the occasional…
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Summertime means time spent on the water, but do you ever have the sensation that you’re still rocking or swaying back and forth after you get out of the water and on to dry land?
Summertime means time spent on the water, but do you ever have the sensation that you’re still rocking or swaying back and forth after you get out of…
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