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AI connects mutations, protein modifications and disease

September 9, 2025 AI, Cancer, DeepMVP, drug development, gene mutations, heart disease, neurological conditions, post-translational modifications, PTMAtlas, Research

The new AI tool, called DeepMVP, significantly outperforms previously published models and has implications for the development of novel therapeutics.

From The Labs

Baylor recognizes faculty excellence in research with DeBakey Awards

June 26, 2025 Awards, Breast Cancer, fly cell atlas, heart disease, Research, tuberculosis, wastewater surveillance

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.

Policywise

Artificial intelligence in pediatric electrocardiography: Embracing the next decade of innovation

March 7, 2025 AI, artificial intelligence, cardiology, heart disease, pediatric electrocardiography, Technology

In medicine, every decade brings new tools and methods that reshape how we diagnose and treat disease. Right now, I see artificial intelligence (AI) emerging as

From The Labs

Dawn-to-dusk dry fasting could alleviate the health risks of individuals with an increased body mass index

July 31, 2024 BMI, dawn-to-dusk fasting, Diabetes, heart disease, Research

Dawn-to-dusk dry fasting helped reduce factors associated with risk for diabetes, heart disease and other complications.

White older man is getting his blood pressure taking at the doctor's office.

The Stitch

Yearly exams and lifestyle changes may prevent No. 1 killer

February 22, 2023 coronary artery bypass grafting, coronary artery disease, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Dr. Ourania Preventza, heart disease

Dr. Ourania Preventza stresses the importance of a yearly physical exam to check for signs of coronary artery disease.

An older woman standing outside. She has a hand across her upper chest and a worried expression.

The Stitch

Why women with heart issues are undertreated and have worse outcomes than men

February 1, 2023 Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, heart disease, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Women's Health

“We as women are a different group of people and, unfortunately, we don’t have enough data to publish specific guidelines to say, ‘When you see this, do this,’” Barron said.

From The Labs

The Cardiovascular Research Institute 8th Annual Symposium

May 14, 2021 aortic aneurysms, atherosclerosis, atrial fibrillation, COVID, CVRI, heart disease, Research, symposium

Review the symposium highlights, visit the virtual poster session and meet the winners of the first Dr. Mark L. Entman Award for Excellence in Cardiovascular Education.