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Lara Shekerdemian
Dr. Lara Shekerdemian has been named chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine after serving as interim chair since April.
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Syringe
With a small number of influenza cases already circulating in Houston, experts at Baylor College of Medicine are saying now is the time to get…
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Caregiver Alzheimer's
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston Methodist Hospital, the Duncan Neurological Research Institute at Texas Children’s Hospital and the Alzheimer’s…
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COVID-19 virus
On Aug. 31, 2022, a jury in Harris County, Texas, returned a verdict in favor of Baylor College of Medicine against certain underwriters at Lloyd’s…
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Image of an empty gym weight room
The recent influx of monkeypox cases in the U.S. has put residents on high alert during their daily routines. Dr. Thomas Giordano, professor and…
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Cullen Building fisheye
Building on the public-private-partnership that established the first pediatric HIV treatment center on the African continent in 2003, the Republic…
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Wide field fluorescence microscopy of human triple-negative breast cancer
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard and clinicians at Washington University in St. Louis have…
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Home Workout
If you work from home, are on a time crunch, or you just don’t enjoy the gym, exercising at home will allow you to break a sweat effectively. Find…
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DNA Strand
Baylor College of Medicine has formed a new center to evaluate patients with rare genetic conditions. The Undiagnosed Diseases Center (UDC) continues…
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DeBakey Award winner 2022
Each year, Baylor College of Medicine faculty are recognized for their outstanding published scientific contributions to clinical and basic science…
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Brain Neuro
As you are reading these words, certain regions of your brain are displaying a flurry of millisecond-fast electrical activity. Visualizing and…
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Elderly hands holding a ball
A randomized, double blind human clinical trial conducted by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine reveals that supplementation with GlyNAC – a…
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Study finds lunches brought from home did not meet National School Lunch Program guidelines.
As children head back to school, many parents are seeking cost-effective, healthy lunch options. Courtney Cary, senior registered dietitian in the…
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A microscopy image of a typical neuroblastoma
Neuroblastoma, a childhood cancer that develops from neural cells on the adrenal glands, accounts for 15% of childhood cancer deaths. Almost half of…
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vegetarian fare
When pursuing a vegetarian or vegan diet, it’s important to be thoughtful about planning meals to ensure sufficient nutrient intake. Parents of…
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Close up of woman's skin
Late summer often brings the hottest days of the year and while it’s important to protect your skin from overexposure to the sun’s rays, it also is…
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