By Ruth SoRelle, M.P.H. They call them “brain tsunamis,” but the slow, depolarizing electrical waves that can silence the activity of brain cells for as long as 20 minutes can be as deadly as the gigantic rush of water that destroys entire cities. In fact, these “brain tsunamis may be the hidden cause of sudden … Continue reading
By Ruth SoRelle, M.P.H. For more than 50 years, Dr. Bert O’Malley, chair of Baylor College of Medicine’s department of molecular and cellular biology, has worked to understand the estrogen receptor, how it works and how it partners with other molecules in the cell. In a recent study with Dr. Wah Chiu, professor of … Continue reading
By Ruth SoRelle, M.P.H. In 1969, Dr. Meinhard Robinow and colleagues identified what they called a “dwarfing” syndrome – a genetically dominant trait with shortening of the middle part of the limbs, genital abnormalities and distinctive features that was named for its discoverers. Later, a few cases were associated with the WNT5A gene, … Continue reading
Improve patient safety by reducing hazards of health information technology By Julia Parsons As the use of electronic health records expands, new opportunities and challenges arise in this technology-enabled patient care environment, according to an expert at Baylor College of Medicine. While information technology promises several benefits, including improved patient care, easy access to clinical … Continue reading
This is an image showing a heart-shaped aggregate of microparticles, which were formulated for the development of a vaccine against Chagas disease at the Sabin Vaccine Institute and Texas Children’s Hospital Center for Vaccine Development, National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. Microparticles The microparticles consisted of a biodegradable polymer (poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) … Continue reading
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