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Dr. Peter Hotez answers questions about neglected parasitic infections

May 9, 2014 Community, Dr. Peter Hotez, Education, Healthcare, Houston, infectious disease, National School of Tropical Medicine, neglected parasitic infections, neglected tropical diseases, Research, Tropical Diseases, Tropical Medicine

With the Center for Disease Control and Prevention naming five neglected parasitic infections as a priority for public health action, Dr. Peter Hotez, dean of

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Q&A with Baylor experts focuses on impact of pertussis vaccine

May 6, 2014 Andy Phifer, Dr. Carol J. Baker, Dr. Flor Muñoz, Healthcare, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, Pertussis, Pregnancy, Tdap vaccine, Whooping Cough

A new report from Baylor College of Medicine researchers finds mothers given the Tdap vaccine during pregnancy pass their immunity on to their newborns, protecting

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Tips for protecting your eyes this summer

April 28, 2014 Alkek Eye Center, Dr. Elizabeth Baze, eyesight, Healthcare, ophthalmology, Summer

Take precautionary measures to protect your eyes during the summer to prevent long-term damage to eyesight, said a Baylor College of Medicine ophthalmologist. “Ultraviolet light,

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In the lab with Jack's Army

April 25, 2014 Dr. Edward Cooper, Genetics, Healthcare, Jack Pribaz Foundation, Jack's Army, KCNQ2 deficiency, Neuroscience, Research

The Jack Pribaz Foundation has a way of bringing people together. The foundation, also known as Jack’s Army, was established to help find a cure for

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Fellowship helps resident expand skills internationally

April 21, 2014 Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Education, Healthcare, Residents

Dr. Nenna Nwazota has known since she was in medical school she wanted to train internationally. “I want to be able to practice anesthesia in

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'Silent professors' make impact

April 14, 2014 Baylor College of Medicine, Education, Healthcare, human anatomy, Student Life, Students, training, Willed Body Program

An important part of students’ medical education at Baylor College of Medicine comes through the anatomy lab, where they receive training during their first months

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March for Babies April 27: Every step counts

April 11, 2014 Community, Healthcare, Houston, March for Babies, obstetrics and gynecology, Women's Health

On April 27, families from all over the city will hit the pavement to raise critical funds to improve the health of mothers and babies

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Day in the Life: Managing the Skeletal Dysplasia Clinic

April 8, 2014 Baylor College of Medicine, careers, Day in the Life, Healthcare, I am BCM, jobs, Skeletal Dysplasia Clinic

Meet Armenthia Marie Prescott, manager of the Skeletal Dysplasia Clinic at Baylor College of Medicine. With more than 13 years of experience at Baylor, follow

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Did you remember to thank your physician?

March 31, 2014 Healthcare

Yesterday was National Doctor’s Day. Every year on the anniversary of the first surgery performed with ether anesthetic, the nation celebrates the hard work and

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Important reminders on Diabetes Alert Day

March 25, 2014 clinical trial, Diabetes, Diabetes Alert Day, Dipali Pathak, Dr. Ashok Balasubramanyam, Healthcare, pre-diabetes, Research, type 2 diabetes

Today is Diabetes Alert Day and Dr. Ashok Balasubramanyam, professor of medicine – diabetes, endocrinology and metabolism at Baylor College of Medicine, gives us a