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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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💬“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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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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facebook.com/share/p/18QhwEW… Details for tomorrow's Packet Pickup from 11am to 1pm and Saturday were sent to the email provided during registration. Details can also be found here: bcm.edu/community/baylor-in-…
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Your little ones can join us for the 1K at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 10! The first 200 participants can make a furry friend from Bear Creations. 🧸baylorcollegeofmedicine5kkid…
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Proud to recognize #HHMIInvestigator Huda Zoghbi, a 2026 recipient of @columbia's Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize. Her pioneering epigenetics work, particularly in Rett syndrome, helped transform our understanding of how gene regulation drives brain disease bit.ly/4x1xvEA.
2026 Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize Huda Y. Zoghbi HHMI Investigator, Baylor College of Medicine

ALT 2026 Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize Huda Y. Zoghbi HHMI Investigator, Baylor College of Medicine

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Houston has access to top cancer care at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center. In partnership with Baylor College of Medicine, Baylor St. Luke’s is home to the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center (DLDCCC): ow.ly/CZ2K50ZlNxV
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Beginning in October, our hospitals and care sites across the Greater Houston area will become CommonSpirit. While our signs are changing, our commitment to you remains stronger than ever: ow.ly/O8mR50ZBBeU
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El análisis de #aguasResiduales ofrece una nueva forma de monitorear el #VIH en las comunidades. @bcmhouston @BCMTailorLabs #Spanish eurekalert.org/news-releases…
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A new study led by a team at @bcmhouston and other collaborating institutions reveals how astrocytes, brain cells known for supporting neurons and their functions, can directly regulate brain circuits involved in memory consolidation: tinyurl.com/28avvxcd #BCMNeurosurgery
Astrocytic NFIX regulates thalamocortical circuits through GABA and purinergic signaling -Published in Neuron by Cell Press

ALT Astrocytic NFIX regulates thalamocortical circuits through GABA and purinergic signaling -Published in Neuron by Cell Press

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From prevention to recovery, and every step in between – Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center provides expert cardiovascular care. In partnership with The Texas Heart Institute at Baylor College of Medicine, we treat the full spectrum of heart diseases: ow.ly/yX7t50ZlNp4
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Houston has access to top cancer care at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center. In partnership with Baylor College of Medicine, Baylor St. Luke’s is home to the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center (DLDCCC): ow.ly/mBc650ZlNn3
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Planning to play pickleball? Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Bruce Moseley says to stretch and warm up before playing to prevent injuries. bit.ly/4bDjrti
These pickleball mistakes raise injury risk for people over 40, according to experts

These pickleball mistakes raise injury risk for people over 40, according to experts

“By far the most effective way to protect against these injuries is to stretch and warm up beforehand.”

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A Houston woman was 72 years old when she learned she'd had a rare disorder her entire life. How was that possible? houstonchronicle.com/health/…
She spent most of her life struggling to breathe. At 72, she finally found why.

She spent most of her life struggling to breathe. At 72, she finally found why.

A Houston woman was 72 years old when she learned she'd had a rare disorder her entire life. How was that possible?

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For over 40 years, Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center has been dedicated to giving patients a second chance at life through groundbreaking transplant surgery. We've performed thousands of life-saving heart, lung, kidney and liver transplants: ow.ly/Tw6650ZlNe6
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At Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center, we're dedicated to advanced thoracic care. In partnership with Baylor College of Medicine, our team provides diagnosis and treatment for complex conditions affecting the lungs, esophagus and chest. Learn more: ow.ly/Fitf50ZlMoF
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Family and Community Medicine faculty, staff, and residents had an excellent time volunteering with @BCMHouston and Dr. Jakub Tolar, president, CEO and executive dean, at the #GenuineCup2026 this past weekend!
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Our ECMO program at Baylor St. Luke's just earned the Platinum Level ELSO Award for Excellence – the highest global recognition for life support! 🏆 This is a testament to our incredible team & commitment to world-class patient care. #ECMO #HealthcareExcellence #LifeSupport
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At Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center, our expert heart care team specializes in breakthrough care. Our partnership with The Texas Heart Institute at Baylor College of Medicine paves the way for advancements in cardiology, research and heart surgery: ow.ly/VjOF50ZlMhS
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Dr. Luis Rustveld, associate professor and dietitian in Family and Community Medicine, provides guidance on foods to stock up on during hurricane season: blogs.bcm.edu/2025/08/05/hea…
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A major step forward for Asian elephant conservation: Houston Zoo + @bcmhouston published the first peer-reviewed evidence that an experimental EEHV mRNA vaccine may help protect young elephants. Tess, Winnie, and Teddy were part of the study. Read more: bit.ly/4vVQMqB
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