Statistical tool reveals genetic drivers of complex human diseases paving the way for personalized genetic medicine
The Causal Pivot accounts for genetic diversity within a disease and can be adapted to the clinic of tomorrow.
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Breast Cancer
Baylor recognizes faculty excellence in research with DeBakey Awards
Six Baylor College of Medicine faculty were honored this year with the Michael E. DeBakey M.D. Award for Excellence in Research for their outstanding published scientific contributions to clinical and basic science research over a three-year period.
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Researchers identified new indicators for HER2+ breast cancer response to therapy
Being able to predict the response of cancer to treatment by analyzing a tumor sample before therapy is given would significantly affect clinical outcomes
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Five tips to prevent or reduce cancer risks
Dr. Anthony Costales offers five tips to help women of all ages prevent or reduce their risk of various cancers.
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Innovative surgical procedure reduces risk of lymphedema for breast cancer patients
Dr. Pabel Miah, Baylor Medicine breast surgeon, offers hope for improved postsurgical breast cancer outcomes.
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Battling breast cancer while caring for patients
Nurse practitioner Line Hinojosa not only faces her own health battle but continues to care for patients, all while being a devoted mother.
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Not just another breast cancer patient
Sandra Reyes’ experience with breast cancer is a testament to the power of surrounding yourself with the right support system.
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Understanding breast cancer and imaging: when to consider an MRI, mammogram or ultrasound
Dr. Valentina Hoyos says early detection and diagnosis of breast cancer are crucial for effective treatment and improving survival rates.
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PKMYT1, a potential ‘Achilles heel’ of treatment resistant ER+ breast cancers with the poorest prognosis
The challenge was to identify the kinase among hundreds of kinases in these treatment-resistant tumors that would help turn the tide in the fight against this cancer.
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Baylor researchers awarded the National Academy of Sciences 2023 Cozzarelli Prize in Biomedical Sciences
The research warrants continuing investigations to translate the findings into a novel, more effective and longer-lasting cancer therapy.
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