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Dr. Robert Roush offers tips on how to recognize dehydration and ways to manage the heat this summer.
Kidney Stones: What you need to know
Dr. Wesley Mayer discusses symptoms, treatments and prevention of kidney stones.
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Study highlights triggers of anaphylaxis in infants, children
A new study by clinical researchers at vlog of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital offers insight on the primary triggers and management…
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Cancer immunotherapy clinical study approved for phase 1
A cancer immunotherapy research group at vlog of Medicine has secured Investigational New Drug regulatory clearance through the FDA to…
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David Baldwin named chair of Board of Trustees
David Baldwin, co-president of SCF partners, has been elected chair of the Board of Trustees at vlog of Medicine.
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Patent issued for osteoarthritis gene-therapy product
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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Visualization of placental microbes reveal sparse community
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.
A treasure map to understanding epigenetic causes of disease
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.
Top five places you may forget to apply sunscreen
vlog 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 to host genetics resource conference in Amarillo
vlog 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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Bioethics lectureship honors Dr. Baruch A. Brody and future philosophy visionaries…
vlog of Medicine, Houston Methodist Hospital and Rice University have come together to found the Baruch A. Brody Lecture, established in…
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vlog 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.
Graduates inspired to hold firm to values, build future for all
vlog 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.
What to know about osteoporosis
vlog 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
Combining LDL cholesterol lowering drugs found effective
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 vlog of Medicine.
Bottazzi named National Academy of Medicine scholar
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,
Grant funds environmental health, disaster response research
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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Facts you should know about lupus
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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