News from the Baylor Ecosystem
BCM faculty, clinicians, researchers, and staff are advancing medicine and changing the ways we deliver and access care. Here we feature an array of information channels to keep you up to date with the latest advancements from the BCM community, including:
- Momentum, which spans health news, medical education updates, healthcare, community, and events around BCM
- From the Labs, which spotlights new and innovative bench science from BCM researchers.
- The Stitch, which shares the expertise of researchers and clinicians in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery as well as the voices of patients who have undergone surgery and found healing.
- PolicyWise, which explores the full spectrum of health and science policy, from public health to emerging biotechnologies.
- BCM News, which features the headlines-making accomplishments of researchers, faculty, and staff from across BCM.
- Progress Notes, which shares students' stories from the clinics, their thoughts on medicine and healthcare, and stories from the frontlines of research.
- BCM Family, which helps you catch up on news from Baylor College of Medicine posted on the BCM Family newsletter online.
Featured News
Brief anger may impair blood vessel function
Recent research findings show that short episodes of anger may impair blood vessel function, suggesting that even brief bursts of intense emotion could have negative effects on cardiovascular health.
Using AI to improve diagnosis of rare genetic disorders
Baylor investigators discuss the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the diagnosis of rare genetic disorders, indicating that AI-driven tools may significantly improve the speed and accuracy of identifying these conditions.
Wearable technology gives surgeons data to improve posture during surgery
Wearable technology enables surgeons to collect data that can improve their posture during surgery, potentially reducing strain and increasing surgical accuracy.
Healthcare on wheels: Using mobile clinics to reach children all over Houston
Policywise explores how mobile clinics are being used to deliver healthcare services to children throughout Houston, demonstrating a flexible and effective approach to reaching underserved communities and improving care access for children.
Uncovering the secret of long-lived stem cells
BCM researchers are exploring the mechanisms that contribute to the longevity of stem cells, offering insights into regenerative medicine and the development of therapies to harness these long-lived cells .
How the hand muscles have evolved
The Momentum blog discusses the evolution of hand muscles, delving into how they have changed over time and what this evolution reveals about human development and functionality.