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Hurricanes pose threat to medication availability

July 3, 2014 Dr. Norman Sussman,  Healthcare,  Hurricane Season,  Medications,  Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery,  safety,  Surgery

The summer months bring lots of things – heat, sun and hurricanes. With Arthur on its way to becoming a hurricane off the east coast,

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Parents should be cautious when treating kids for coughs and colds

October 8, 2013 Andy Phifer,  Baylor College of Medicine,  Dr. Julieana Nichols,  kids,  Medications,  pediatrics

According to the Centers for Disease Control, one out of every 151 2-year-olds is treated for unintentional medication overdose and 1/3 of emergency room visits

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Chemical structure of acetaminophen, by Scott Holmes, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine
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Too much of a good thing? What you need to know about acetaminophen

August 28, 2013 Ana María Rodríguez,  Dr. Norman Sussman,  Medications,  Nutrition and Wellness,  overdose

Cold and flu season is right around the corner, so now is a good time to start stocking up on those over-the-counter medicines that make

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Five tips to ensure a supply of your prescription medications during a hurricane

July 3, 2013 Ana María Rodríguez,  Dr. Norman Sussman,  Hurricanes,  Medications

Hurricane season is here. Are you prepared? One of the biggest concerns when a hurricane approaches and forces people to leave home is running out

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Summer temperatures are rising: Don’t let your medications overheat

June 26, 2013 Dr. Hani Jneid,  Dr. Sara Bezek,  Graciela Gutierrez,  Houston,  Medications,  Nutrition and Wellness,  Summer

Doctors at Baylor College of Medicine say leaving your prescriptions, or even your over-the-counter pain killers, in your vehicle can damage their effectiveness. “Medications can

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From the Labs: Image of the Month

Blood vessels (magenta) intertwined with metastatic medulloblastoma tumor cells (green) nestled within the protective layers that surround the mouse spinal cord. From the Labs: a closer look at metastatic medulloblastoma

Healthy Habits: A DOC-umentary Series

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