Little-known condition potentially fatal to pregnant women
Maternal mortality is alarmingly high in the United States, including in Texas. In fact, a woman’s chance of dying during or after childbirth is much
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Gut metabolite profile may provide insight into how NEC happens
Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a serious disease mediated by an inflammatory process that leads to intestinal damage and sometimes death. It is rare in full
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Throwback Thursday: New beginnings
If you study or work in the Texas Medical Center, you have likely visited or seen the TMC Library. This 1954 photo from the Baylor
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The EpiPen shortage: A perfect pharmaceutical storm
Any parent of school-aged children knows summer is not all about vacations and fun. One of the big back-to-school activities is the well-child check and
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Kick off the school year right with these shoe shopping tips
It’s that time of year again and millions of families will be hitting the stores to stock up on back-to-school gear. That long list of
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Heart NLRP3 inflammasome linked to atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation is the most common heart arrhythmia, and it is particularly observed in the elderly human population, which is growing worldwide. Atrial fibrillation is
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Medical humanities and the search for meaning
I must admit that I’m surprised when I hear third-year medical students say they would like to have taken some humanities courses in the first
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The Hippo pathway: tailor of the developing heart
The Hippo pathway is an inhibitor of adult heart regeneration; if you take the Hippo pathway away, then the heart can regenerate. But, can the
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What does your baby’s smile mean to you?
Children don’t come with an instruction manual, but thankfully for them, we are hardwired to respond to infants. During the transition to parenthood, hormonal and
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New therapy for pediatric brain tumors could reduce long-term cognitive issues
When a child is diagnosed with a brain tumor, the first actions usually revolve around ensuring his or her survival. However, brain tumor treatment can
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