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Allen and Kanwal elected to the American Association of Physicians

Content Two Baylor College of Medicine faculty members, Dr. Carl Allen and Dr. Fasiha Kanwal, are among the newly elected members of the American Association of Physicians (AAP). Allen is a professor of pediatrics – hematology and oncology at Baylor and co …

Brewed awakening: you might be drinking too much caffeine

  Alzheimer’s disease affects more than 50 million people worldwide and although researchers have learned a great deal about it over the years, its causes are still not fully understood and effective therapies are not yet available. A study published in …

How does air quality affect the airways?

Air quality plays a significant role in respiratory health, so it is crucial to understand the quality of air in your city daily. Poor air quality can be threatening to those with or without preexisting conditions. A Baylor College of Medicine allergist …

Rare variants in GPKOW associated with multisystemic X-linked developmental disorder

A new study published in Genetics in Medicine identifies a novel disease-associated gene, GPKOW, that plays an important role in the development of the brain, eyes and other organ systems. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, the Jan and Dan Duncan …

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STD Awareness

A sexually transmitted disease (STD) is an infection, typically bacterial or viral, that is transmitted through sexual contact. Those who are sexually active should have STD awareness and understand the importance of screening. “If you’re sexually active, …

Power of Professionalism, Ted Talk-style

This March, 10 winners of the Power of Professionalism (POP) Awards presented their perspectives on the concept of professionalism. The talks were part of a slate of activities during Professionalism Month at Baylor College of Medicine. Below are …

What we have yet to learn about traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. And while medical advancements have led to more options for those who experience a traumatic brain injury (TBI), treatments are lacking. According to a 2013 study published in the NIH’s National Center for …

Fatty acids promote immune suppression and therapy resistance in triple negative breast cancer

A new study published in the journal Immunity reveals a mechanism that allows triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) to develop resistance to therapy. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine showed that lipid accumulation in tumor cells and nearby immune …

Transforming the recognition and management of persistent chylomicronemia

A new framework for the categorization and management of chylomicronemia - an extreme form of hypertriglyceridemia defined as triglyceride (TG) greater than or equal to 1000 mg/dL) is being recommended by experts from the National Lipid Association (NLA) …

Long COVID: Where are we five years later?

Years after exposure to the COVID-19 virus, many still are experiencing long-term effects known as long COVID. Dr. Fidaa Shaib, pulmonologist and medical director of Baylor Medicine’s Post COVID Care Clinic, explains what long COVID is like today.   Long …

ITSN1 gene linked to risk of Parkinson’s disease

A new study published in Cell Reports reveals a breakthrough discovery linking genetic variants in the gene ITSN1 to a significantly elevated risk of Parkinson’s disease, a neurodegenerative condition that affects nearly 2% of adults older than 65 years. …

Helpful strategies to put an end to endometriosis

Endometriosis specialist and surgeon Dr. Brooke Thigpen is bringing new awareness to the complexity of this painful disease and what patients need to know today to get relief. In a recent webinar hosted by the Endometriosis Foundation of Houston, Thigpen …

Spring break: Can we use this week as a mental health reset?

For many of us, it seems too long since we last took time away from work and other responsibilities, especially as we have focused on achieving the goals we set. But now, spring break is here, and we all are looking forward to using this time to go on a …

Maintaining crowd anxiety

Large crowds can exacerbate feelings of anxiety, especially at major events like festivals, concerts or the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. A Baylor College of Medicine psychiatrist explains how to ease crowd anxiety.  “Crowd anxiety, or enochlophobia, …

How can cowboys protect themselves from environmental allergens during rodeo season?

It’s rodeo season here in Houston, and we are all looking forward to the food, the fashion and seeing livestock and cowboys and cowgirls compete in various events. With dust, dirt and strong odors in the performance arena, how can these western-boot and …

What you need to know about early onset colon cancer

Cases of early onset colorectal cancer, occurring in people between the ages of 20 and 45, have increased in recent decades. However, the reason for the uptick in cases is not well understood. Dr. Benjamin Musher, medical director of medical oncology at …

Child with rare epileptic disorder receives long-awaited diagnosis

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (Duncan NRI) at Texas Children's Hospital, Baylor Genetics and collaborating institutions provided a long-awaited and rare genetic diagnosis in a child …

Dialing 911 for young patients – is EMS prepared?

Imagine waking up to find your child struggling to breathe. You quickly dial 911 for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and anxiously await the arrival of an emergency medical technician (EMT) who can help. You expect that the EMT will be equipped with the …

Avoid strain and wrinkles caused by ‘Tech Neck’

If you’ve never heard of the term “tech neck,” no worries. It came about when our phones went from being used for more than just phone call conversations to being used to text, browse and comment on social media, reading and so much more. Tech neck is a …