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Myths about autism and vaccine spacing

September 30, 2015 Autism, Dr. Peter Hotez, Healthcare, Houston, infectious disease, MMR, National School of Tropical Medicine, pediatrics, Research, Tropical Medicine, vaccine schedule, Vaccines

The vaccine debate seems to have recently moved in new direction, with many people questioning the timing of vaccines in children. This issue was raised

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Strutting for a breast cancer cure

September 29, 2015 Breast Cancer, Cancer, Community, Dan L. Duncan Cancer Center, Dr. Kent Osborne, Dr. Mothaffar Rimawi, Events, Glenna Vickers, Healthcare, Houston, Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center, Neiman Marcus Stiletto Strut & Luncheon, Women's Health

More than 400 dedicated advocates, clinicians and scientists joined together Sep. 25 to strut for a breast cancer cure as part of the 5th annual

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Healthy Habits: Early-morning exercise jump starts Dr. James McDeavitt's day

September 28, 2015 Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dr. James McDeavitt, Healthcare, Healthy Habits, Houston, Nutrition, Nutrition and Wellness

Taking care of your health is a priority and nobody knows that more than physicians and healthcare providers. It can sometimes be difficult to find

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Global Health Hackathon combines invention with innovation

September 25, 2015 Andy Phifer, Baylor Global Health, Community, Events, Global Health, hackathon, Houston, Technology

The first Baylor College of Medicine Global Health Hackathon, established by Global Innovation Center and hosted by Baylor Global Initiatives, was held Sept. 19-20, 2015.

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How I gave my ovarian cancer a ‘double whammy’

September 23, 2015 Cancer, Dr. Concepcion Diaz-Arrastia, Dr. Derek Meeks, Healthcare, Houston, intraperitoneal chemotherapy, intravenous chemotherapy, obstetrics and gynecology, ovarian cancer, surgical oncology, Women's Health

In January 2015, at the urging of my friend of 40 years, a retired OB/GYN, I finally went to see an internist about a pain

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Baylor team rides, supports Tour de Pink for 11th consecutive year

September 22, 2015 Ben Taub Hospital, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Community, Dan L. Duncan Cancer Center, Dr. Julie Nangia, Events, Glenna Vickers, Healthcare, Houston, Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center, Pink Ribbons Project, Smith Clinic, Tour de Pink

For the 11th year in a row, Baylor College of Medicine participated in the Pink Ribbons Project annual Tour de Pink cycling event, which raises

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Beat the flu: Get your vaccine now

September 18, 2015 Dr. Pedro A. Piedra, Flu, flu shot, Healthcare, high-dose influenza vaccine, Houston, inactivated flu vaccine, infectious disease, influenza, live flu vaccine, molecular virology and microbiology, Vaccines

The easiest way to help prevent the flu? Get vaccinated. Dr. Pedro A. Piedra, professor of molecular virology and microbiology and pediatrics at Baylor College