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Researchers find brain injury-related epilepsy associated with higher risk of death. Dr. Zulfi Haneef explains. https://bit.ly/43tS2Gb #epilepsy

What makes us scared? A Baylor College of Medicine expert explains why most common fears are rational, what happens to our bodies when we're scared and how to recognize when fear does more harm than good.

Creepy crawlies, darkness and snakes… oh my! These are just a few of the things we commonly associate with fear. Dr. Eric Storch explains why these fears are rational and how to know when fear does more harm than good. #Fear

Handle with care: Avoiding hand injuries during Halloween pumpkin carving Pumpkin carving is a fun and creative activity, but it's also one of the most common causes of hand injuries seen every October.

Pumpkin carving is a fun and creative activity, but it’s also one of the most common causes of hand injuries seen by plastic surgeons every October. Dr. Lyahn K. Hwang shares some tips to stay safe while making your creepy craft. #pumpkincarving #handinjuries

Houston medical institutions launch $6M kidney research incubator NIH funding

Institutions within Houston’s Texas Medical Center launch the Houston Area Incubator for Kidney, Urologic and Hematologic Research Training (HAI-KUH) program. #PatientCare

Houston woman shares message of resilience, patience after recent breast cancer diagnosis This past September, less than a month before her 32nd birthday, Isabel Almaguer was diagnosed with breast cancer. Now she’s sharing her story of resilience, humor, and community to remind others that...

Dr. Jeffery Rosen talks about the rise in women being diagnosed with breast cancer earlier in life. #breastcancer

Early ED Indicators Predict 30-Day mTBI Symptoms One-third of patients say headache remains the most common symptom after mild traumatic brain injury.

Researchers identify nine early characteristics associated with mild traumatic brain injury symptoms that persisted 30 days following injury. Dr. W. Frank Peacock explains. https://bit.ly/3WRKmtl #TraumaticBrainInjury

A Bizarre Worm Could Teach Humans to Regenerate, Scientists Say Stem cells, which drive regeneration, require a microenvironment in tissue called a niche, but not so much in this Mediterranean flatworm.

New research gives us insight into how flatworms are able to regrow their bodies. https://yhoo.it/3L93XCI #BCMResearch

Study: Veligrotug Improves Life Quality in TED People with thyroid eye disease receiving infusions of the insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor veligrotug report improved quality of life after 15 weeks of treatment.

Dr. Michael Yen and other experts talk about how insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor IV infusions can help patients with thyroid eye disease. https://wb.md/4qrDLDz #ThyroidEyeDisease

Healthy Habits: Dr. Olivia Ginnard enjoys yoga, walking - Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network Dr. Olivia Ginnard, instructor of pediatrics – nutrition, shares some of her healthy habits.

Dr. Olivia Ginnard shares some of her healthy habits with us. https://bit.ly/4qkoUed #Healthy #Habits

Graphic from Baylor College of Medicine expressing gratitude to medical assistants for their exceptional dedication to patient care.

In honor of National Medical Assistants week, we want to thank our medical assistants that call Baylor College of Medicine their professional home for their dedication and commitment! #NationalMAWeek #MARecognitionDay

Add pumpkin to savory meals for health and nutritional benefits - Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network Dr. Luis Rustveld explains how to incorporate pumpkin in savory dishes while discussing its health benefits.

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

The thrill of scary movies and haunted houses - Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network Watching scary movies and visiting haunted houses might be some of horror fans’ favorite things, but why do people enjoy partaking in horror entertainment? Dr. Eric Storch explains.

Watching scary movies and visiting haunted houses might be some of horror fans’ favorite things, but why do people enjoy partaking in horror entertainment? Dr. Eric Storch explains. #fear #Horror

Understanding Dysautonomia Dr. Tyler Moran answers what you need to know about Dysautonomia, a group of conditions caused by problems with the autonomic nervous system.

October is Dysautonomia Awareness Month. Learn more about this group of medical conditions caused by problems with the autonomic nervous system. #DysautonomiaAwarenessMonth #Dysautonomia

One step closer to improving ER+ breast cancer patients' response to therapy A new study from researchers at Baylor College of Medicine brings hope for a more personalized approach to treat estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast...

Recently, researchers took one step closer to improving ER+ breast cancer patients’ response to therapy. #BreastCancer #BreastCancerResearch

Halloween candy: Trick or treat? The temptation to succumb to excess sweet treat consumption on Halloween can be enchanting, but too much candy can lead to spooky consequences. An expert...

Dr. Luis Rustveld provides candy lovers with a few tips to keeping wicked eating habits at bay on All Hallows’ Eve. #Candy #Nutrition

Trick or treat, watch your sweets: The Halloween candy sugar rush Dr. Mike Ren breaks down the sugar rush that can follow Halloween trick-or-treating and what you can do to help prevent it.

Dr. Mike Ren breaks down the sugar rush that can follow Halloween trick-or-treating and what you can do to help prevent it. #sugarrush #candy

Choose expertise and compassion in breast cancer surgery Learn more about the Baylor Medicine breast cancer surgery team and our a multidisciplinary model.

Learn more about the Baylor Medicine breast cancer surgery team and our multidisciplinary model. #BreastCancer

Breast awareness: What to look for in your self-exam October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and cancer awareness starts with general breast awareness. Dr. Julie Nangia, medical director of breast oncology...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and cancer awareness starts with general breast awareness. Dr. Julie Nangia shares what to look for in your self-exam. #BreastCancer #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

Reconstructive surgery saves patient’s kidney - Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network Learn about how a patient, who suffered from complications from a previous kidney stone, found relief after surgery with Dr. Wesley Mayer.

Learn about how a patient who suffered from complications from a previous kidney stone found relief after surgery with Dr. Wesley Mayer. #KidneyStone #Urology

What is obsessive-compulsive disorder and how does it differ from related psychological conditions? Dr. Eric Storch explains. https://bit.ly/2JS9CuI #OCDAwarenessMonth

Should Pregnant Women Get the COVID Vaccine? Doctors Explain The CDC recently approved new recommendations for the COVID vaccine, which differ from previous years' guidance.

Dr. Mark Turrentine and other experts share what expecting mothers should know about the COVID-19 vaccine. #COVID19

What causes autism? Here's what the White House gets wrong. More than a hundred autism genes have been identified, explains author Peter Hotez. And Tylenol isn't the biggest environmental factor.

Dr. Peter Hotez talks about the genetics behind autism spectrum disorder and what people need to know about these conditions. #ASD

Dr. Graham Erwin receives NIH New Innovator Award Dr. Graham Erwin, assistant professor of molecular and human genetics at Baylor College of Medicine, has been awarded the National Institutes of Health...

Dr. Graham Erwin, assistant professor of molecular and human genetics at Baylor College of Medicine, has been awarded the National Institutes of Health Director’s New Innovator Award. #BCMFaculty

Physician assistant Isabel Valdez shares how she celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month every day. #HispanicHeritageMonth

Hispanic Heritage Spotlight: Interview with Dr. Juan Botas Dr. Juan Botas shared his challenging beginnings, his passion for neuroscience and how he is bringing science to a general audience.

Meet Dr. Juan Botas: read about his journey from #Spain to the US and how he studies #neurologicalDisorders. #HispanicHeritageMonth @bcmgenetics.bsky.social @bcmhouston.bsky.social #TCHResearchNews blogs.bcm.edu/2020/10/29/f...

The evolution of ultrasound: A full circle event POCUS instructor Cherie Tator and Dr. Kiyetta Alade talk about the evolution of ultrasound and how far it has come.

POCUS instructor Cherie Tator and Dr. Kiyetta Alade talk about the evolution of ultrasound and how far it has come. #Ultrasound

Text on a textured blue background reads "Happy National Physician Assistant Week!"

Today is National Physician Assistant Day and kicks off National Physician Assistant Week! Thank you to all of our physician assistants for their contributions to the health of our community. #NationalPADay #NationalPAWeek

Hispanic Heritage Spotlight: Interview with Dr. Rojelio Mejía Meet Dr. Mejía and learn about his interest in tropical diseases, his approach to improve research in developing countries and something few people know about him.

Dr. Rojelio Mejía shares what inspired him to study tropical diseases, his approach to improve basic research in developing countries and something few people know about him. #HispanicHeritageMonth #BCMFaculty

Promotional image for the Annual OB-GYN Ultrasound Virtual Conference on November 14, 2025, featuring ultrasound imaging in gynecology and obstetrics. Includes a 3D ultrasound image of a fetus, event details, and logos of Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Pavilion for Women. A QR code and registration prompt are also displayed.

Don’t miss the 2025 Annual Ultrasound Course on Nov. 14. The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology will host this virtual event to provide advanced education and hands-on training in ultrasound. https://bit.ly/3VyNauN #CME

Let-7 is a key guardian of healthy lungs that keeps pulmonary fibrosis in check Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions have uncovered a key molecular player that is involved in lung repair and in the...

Researchers uncover a key molecular player for healthy lungs that keeps pulmonary fibrosis in check. #HealthyLungMonth