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Baylor College of Medicine is a health sciences university that creates & applies science and discoveries to further education, healthcare & community service.

 Houston, Texas
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Joined April 2009
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Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have discovered a new strategy that glioblastoma uses to fuel its own growth. bit.ly/4BxIQ2M #glioblastoma #BCMResearch
Glioblastoma's secret weapon: Silencing the brain's off switch

Glioblastoma's secret weapon: Silencing the brain's off switch

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have discovered a new strategy that glioblastoma, the most common and aggressive form of adult brain cancer,...

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Dr. Ida Orengo shares tips on how we can transition our skincare from summer to fall and a healthy skin routine that is best to use year-round. bit.ly/4gCRP8K #Skincare
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💬“Reducing the exposure to systemic #steroids will have a benefit on patients with severe #COPD because it reduces the risk of systemic comorbidities associated with their use,” @Hananianick, MD, MS, FCCP, @bcmhouston, told Healio. vist.ly/5q976
Systemic corticosteroid exposure drops with mepolizumab in COPD

Systemic corticosteroid exposure drops with mepolizumab in COPD

PHOENIX — Adults with COPD and an eosinophilic phenotype had lower exposure to systemic corticosteroids in a year with add-on mepolizumab vs. placebo, according to findings presented at the CHEST...

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Hannah Felton cautions people to check the label on Halloween costumes to avoid skin irritation before trick-or-treating. bit.ly/4z3xdPo #SkinIrritation #HalloweenCostumes
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Dr. Luis Rustveld explains how to incorporate pumpkin in savory dishes while discussing its health benefits. bit.ly/3WSUjGQ #pumpkin #nutrition
Add pumpkin to savory meals for health and nutritional benefits - Baylor College of Medicine Blog...

Add pumpkin to savory meals for health and nutritional benefits - Baylor College of Medicine Blog...

Dr. Luis Rustveld explains how to incorporate pumpkin in savory dishes while discussing its health benefits.

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Dr. Andrew Weise shares some tips on how to manage ADHD in adulthood. bit.ly/3Axp2lb #ADHD #ADHDAwarenessMonth
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Halloween shouldn’t be scary for children with diabetes. Dr. Maria Rendondo shares some tips. bit.ly/3TDV8A9 #Halloween #Diabetes
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Don't miss Family and Community Medicine's Primary Care Update Conference on Oct. 24 at @BCMHouston! Register now to save your spot: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/pMUa…
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A new study in @Nature by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine answers a long-standing question about astrocytes, star-shaped cells that are the most abundant support cells in the brain and spinal cord. bit.ly/3VSluoh #neurosurgery
Division of labor among the brain’s star cells

Division of labor among the brain’s star cells

A new study in Nature by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine answers...

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Just the thought of lice might make one itch but if it turns out to be the real thing, don't panic. Dr. Mike Ren shares more about the spread of lice and how to treat it. bit.ly/4z3X8Xk #Lice
Understanding lice: Symptoms and treatment

Understanding lice: Symptoms and treatment

Just the thought of lice might make one itch but if it turns out to be the real thing, experts say not to panic. While it might be stressful, the condition...

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Dr. Amy McGuire elected to the @theNAMedicine. bit.ly/4z2UuBd #BCMFaculty

Dr. Amy McGuire elected to the National Academy of Medicine

Dr. Amy McGuire, professor and director of the Center for Medical Ethics and Healthy Policy, has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine along...

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Take a look at our future home of our education building, the Lillie and Roy Cullen Tower. bit.ly/3UyQUzC #BCMEducation #BCMStudents
Baylor unveils new medical school building in Houston, $1B campaign

Baylor unveils new medical school building in Houston, $1B campaign

The Lillie and Roy Cullen Tower will serve as the new home of the college’s School of Medicine and School of Health Professions beginning in January 2027.

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Baby brain is real and Dr. Zheng Sun explains the science behind it. bit.ly/4ibtMiw #BabyBrain #BCMResearch
Why Pregnancy Makes You So Forgetful, According to New Research

Why Pregnancy Makes You So Forgetful, According to New Research

If you’ve ever blamed foggy memory on being pregnant, science says you might be onto something. Here’s what new research finds.

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Dr. Michael Yen talks about a possible new treatment to treat thyroid eye disease. bit.ly/4ju1vWN #ThyroidEyeDisease
AAO 2026: How subcutaneous elegrobart could change TED care | Eye Care Network - Ophthalmology Times

AAO 2026: How subcutaneous elegrobart could change TED care | Eye Care Network - Ophthalmology Times

At AAO 2026, Michael T. Yen, MD, explained how at-home subcutaneous elegrobart could ease treatment burden in thyroid eye disease.

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Dr. Gagan Sood, a liver specialist and professor of medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, explains how liver blood tests can provide early warning signs of liver disease. bit.ly/4dIdWKV #Hepatology
What can a blood test tell you about your liver?

What can a blood test tell you about your liver?

The liver is an important organ in the body. It processes essential nutrients from food, including proteins, carbohydrates and fats, helps regulate cholesterol,...

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Dr. April Adams discusses the importance of taking prenatal vitamins before, during and post pregnancy for babies’ growth and development. bit.ly/4eSMV7e #PrenatalVitamins #pregnancy
Why prenatal vitamins matter - Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network

Why prenatal vitamins matter - Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network

Dr. April Adams discusses the importance of taking prenatal vitamins before, during and post pregnancy for babies' growth and development.

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Dr. Meha Fox has tips to ensure patients using neti pots during the allergy, cold and flu season are doing so safely and correctly. bit.ly/4e6wtxM #Netipots #Allergies
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Baylor College of Medicine faculty and staff were encouraged to wear pink in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. #BreastCancer #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
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Dr. Suzanne Fuqua shares what inspired her to get involved in metastatic breast cancer research and how she is educating the public about scientific advances at Baylor College of Medicine and beyond. bit.ly/2yKJBqH #MetastaticBreastCancer #MetastaticBreastCancerAwarenessDay
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Dr. Eric Storch debunks common misconceptions about obsessive compulsive disorder and clears up misinformation about the diagnosis. bit.ly/3W15fVO #OCD #InternationalOCDAwarenessWeek
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