MD Anderson Genetic Testing
11-24-2021
Between 5% and 10% of all cancers are hereditary, which means that changes (or mutations) in specific genes are passed from one blood relative to another. People who inherit one of these gene changes will have a higher risk of developing cancer at some point in their life. Genetic counseling can help people understand this risk.
2021-22 Best Hospitals for Cardiology & Heart Surgery
10-11-2021
U.S. News evaluates a hospital's performance in treating patients with challenging heart conditions such as advanced cardiovascular disease and other complex conditions.
COVID-19 affects different people in different ways
08-22-2021
Infected people have had a wide range of symptoms reported – from mild symptoms to severe illness.
Multiple Sclerosis Facts You Should Know
07-16-2021
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a neurological disease, which means it affects your nerves. It’s also an autoimmune disease.
COVID-19’s Delta variant: What you need to know
07-10-2021
information from MD Anderson Cancer July 7, 2021
Texas Children’s Hospital again ranks among the best children’s hospitals nationally by U.S. News & World Report
06-27-2021
https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/pediatric-rankings
Ovarian Cancer Screening Exams
06-09-2021
At this time, ovarian cancer screening is recommended only for women at increased or high risk. That’s because they have a higher chance of getting the disease.
Recommendation from MD Anderson Cancer Center
05-17-2021
MD Anderson strongly recommends that men talk to their doctor about the risks and benefits of prostate screening.
RECOMMENDATIONS from MD Anderson Cancer Center
05-11-2021
Skin cancer screening is recommended only for adults at increased risk. That’s because they have a higher chance of getting the disease.
Recommendations from MD Anderson Cancer Center. Screening Exams for Man
04-30-2021
Cancer screening exams are medical tests done when you are healthy, with no signs of illness. They can find cancer early, when the chances for successfully treating the disease are greatest. MD Anderson recommends the following schedule of screening exams for men.
Recommendations from MD Anderson Cancer Center
04-21-2021
Cancer screening exams are medical tests done when you are healthy, with no signs of illness. They can find cancer early, when the chances for successfully treating the disease are greatest. MD Anderson recommends the following schedule of screening exams for women.
Recommendations from MD Anderson Cancer Center. Screening Exams for Women
04-01-2021
Screening Exams for Women Cancer screening exams are medical tests done when you are healthy, with no signs of illness. They can find cancer early, when the chances for successfully treating the disease are greatest. MD Anderson recommends the following schedule of screening exams for women.
COVID-19 vaccination and Cancer
03-15-2021
Physicians at MD Anderson are seeing an uptick in mammograms and other diagnostic imaging exams showing potential findings that can be confused with cancer in patients who’ve recently received one of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna.
2020-21 BEST HOSPITALS
03-07-2021
U.S. News announces the 2020-21 Best Hospitals honor roll and specialty rankings, which includes the top 20 highest performing hospitals across 16 specialties and 10 procedures and conditions. This year 134 hospitals received a ranking in at least one adult specialty.
A mammogram during the COVID-19 pandemic
02-24-2021
Is it safe to get a mammogram during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Vaccination against COVID-19 in Texas Medical Center
01-31-2021
As of yesterday, 137,126 people have received 1 dose from TMC institutions
MD Anderson – Hematology News
01-18-2021
A study led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center found that axi-cel, an autologous anti-CD19 chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy, is a safe and effective first-line therapy for patients with high-risk large B-cell lymphoma (LBCL), a group with an urgent need for new and effective treatments.
New breakthroughs in breast implants provide hope for breast cancer patients
12-29-2020
For decades, women who have recovered from breast cancer or had preventive surgeries have dealt with imperfect solutions for how their breasts look and feel after a mastectomy. The problem is more than aesthetic; mismatched breasts can lead to body insecurity and a feeling of being less feminine.
Novel engineered tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) for the treatment of solid tumors
12-09-2020
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Obsidian Therapeutics, Inc. announced a multi-year strategic collaboration designed to expedite the research and development of novel engineered tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) for the treatment of solid tumors
Cancer's immunotherapy
11-26-2020
Immunotherapy is a treatment option for a growing number of cancers.
Poor Oral Care May Affect the Accuracy of COVID-19 Tests
11-20-2020
Failing to maintain good oral hygiene may result in clinically recovered COVID-19 patients continuing to test positive for the novel coronavirus for longer periods of time, according to a study published in Special Care in Dentistry.
Dementia care during COVID-19
11-07-2020
Older adults are vulnerable at the onset of natural disasters and crisis, and this has been especially true during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
This Season a Flu Vaccine is More Important than Ever!
10-02-2020
A flu vaccine this season can also help reduce the burden on our healthcare systems responding to the COVID-19 pandemic...
MD Anderson against COVID-19
09-22-2020
The MD Anderson Blood Bank is seeking plasma donations from those who’ve recently recovered from a confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis (COVID-19 convalescent plasma).
Micra AV pacemaker regulates as a wireless implant in the heart
09-14-2020
Houston-area patients who need pacemakers now have local access to a minimally invasive and cosmetically invisible device about the size of a large multivitamin that can make the heart’s chambers harmonize like a symphony.
Preventing The Spread of The Coronavirus
09-07-2020
Maintaining a distance of at least six feet is standard in current safety guidelines to reduce the risk of community spread of COVID-19
Managing men’s health conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic
09-01-2020
Men’s health is an ideal field for virtual care (either by telephone or by video calling)
Significant Benefits of Social Distancing
08-20-2020
According to researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, the implementation of social distancing policies...
Know Your Risk Durning COVID-19
08-11-2020
The Texas Medical Association recently released a chart rating activities based on their risk for contracting COVID-19 disease
From Texas Medical Center Coronavirus (COVID-19) Precautions
07-31-2020
While Texas Medical Center (TMC) institutions are open for care
Top 5 Tips on Preparing for a Telehealth Appointment
07-06-2020
Schedule your Telehealth appointment with HHC today https://houston-hc.com/en/consultation Get organized.
Telehealth Appointments & Medical Documentation Translation
05-18-2020
During this coronavirus pandemic, Houston Health Concierge is focusing on 2 key services.
CAR T-cell therapy at MD Anderson
12-24-2019
MD Anderson’s CARTOX Program, which oversees care for the hospital’s CAR T-cell therapy patients, is the first stand-alone immune effector cellular therapy program to earn accreditation from the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy.
TransMedics OCS Lung System aims to increase the number of organs available for transplantation
11-25-2019
Researchers uncover mechanism blocking retina regeneration
07-29-2019
A discovery opens the possibility of one day restoring loss of vision by activating the retina’s ability to regenerate.
Center for Preventive Cardiology at Texas Children’s Heart Center
07-26-2019
A new preventive cardiology center designed to medically manage the risk factors of acquired heart disease in children has opened in Houston. The center offers multidisciplinary, specialized care for children with these risk factors or who have a strong family history of cardiac disease, elevated cholesterol, high blood pressure or the diagnosis of Kawasaki disease.
Reconstructing hope: There are many options available for breast cancer survivors
03-14-2019
Robot surgery makes healing quicker and more comfortable
Conjoined twins separated during 7-hour surgery at Texas Children's Hospital
01-12-2018
Conjoined twins separated during 7-hour surgery at Texas Children's Hospital
Cancer Pen Could Detect Tumors During Surgery in Seconds
09-04-2017
A handheld “pen” can detect cancer cells within seconds, speeding up diagnosis and helping surgeons more accurately remove tumors.
Our neurosurgeons successfully perform complex surgeries others won’t attempt
05-17-2017
Our neurosurgeons successfully perform complex surgeries others won’t attempt
Making small work of an enlarged prostate
01-27-2017
Making small work of an enlarged prostate
Houston Methodist. New ways to help patients
12-06-2016
Houston Methodist. New ways to help patients
Minimally invasive epilepsy surgeries through stereo
11-20-2016
Memorial Hermann Mischer Neuroscience Institute at the Texas Medical Center was among the first to perform minimally invasive epilepsy surgeries through stereo
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