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
Excessive daytime sleepiness is associated with mortality in middle-aged women
BCM researchers found that middle-aged women experiencing excessive daytime sleepiness have a 16% higher risk of all-cause mortality. This link was specific to women aged 50–65 and was not observed in younger or older age groups, highlighting midlife as a crucial period for sleep-related health impacts.
FDA IND Clearance for STXBP1-developmental and epileptic encephalopathy therapy
The FDA cleared an Investigational New Drug application for CAP-002, a gene therapy targeting STXBP1-developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, a severe pediatric neurological disorder. Developed with BCM and Texas Children’s Hospital, the therapy aims to restore protein function and reduce symptoms like seizures and developmental delays.
New technique offers lasting relief for slipping rib syndrome
A new surgical technique, costal margin reconstruction, offers lasting relief for patients with slipping rib syndrome by stabilizing the rib with the patient's own cartilage and a dissolvable plate, preserving flexibility while alleviating chronic pain.
Renewing hope: A global push to improve neonatal outcomes
Neonatal deaths remain alarmingly high worldwide, especially in low-resource settings. Policywise explores global efforts to improve outcomes through simple, cost-effective interventions and better health system support.
AI tool helps identify ‘who’s talking’ in the cerebellum
BCM researchers and international collaborators have developed an AI-powered deep learning tool that identifies neuron types in the cerebellum based on their electrical activity, offering new insights into brain function and potential treatments for neurological disorders.
A new treatment brings a new lease on life
Momentum explores how a minimally invasive brain aneurysm treatment using the Medtronic Pipeline Vantage 21 stent at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center gave Morgan Peterson a new perspective and the chance to move forward with her wedding plans.