Baylor College of Medicine will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26.

Cruise into cruise season safely with expert tips from Baylor College of Medicine. https://bit.ly/4f2EjMV #Cruises #HealthTips

Dr. Waqar Qureshi gives us a closer look at the first guidelines for how to diagnose and treat hemorrhoids. https://bit.ly/4v2JVvi #hemorrhoids

The Baylor community will come together tonight to celebrate this year’s graduating class at the Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land. Learn more about the graduates: https://bit.ly/4nCBcgQ Watch live: https://bit.ly/4u5AFXd #Commencement #BCMGraduation2026

Baylor recognizes research excellence with DeBakey Awards. https://bit.ly/3RiiajY #BCMFaculty #BCMResearch

Dr. Cameron Dezfulian talks about a new study that looks at new wearable technology that could detect cardiac arrest. https://bit.ly/4uoiHQ2 #CardiacArrest #SmartTechnology

A recent study is the first comprehensive approach to detect all known cancer-causing or oncogenic viruses concurrently by analyzing viral genomes in wastewater. https://bit.ly/499HT4a #Wastewater #BCMResearch

Dr. E. Ramsay Camp answers some common questions about a deadly form of skin cancer during Melanoma Awareness Month. https://bit.ly/3V7KiWi #Melanoma

Baylor recognizes research excellence with DeBakey Awards. https://bit.ly/2TRW7jr #BCMFaculty

Dr. Ruchi Gaba and other experts talk about the ways to support your metabolism as you age. #Metabolism

Allergic reactions can be a range of symptoms. Dr. Sanjiv Sur gives tips for preparing yourself and loved ones for allergic reactions. https://bit.ly/4cC4Ahy #Allergies #AllergyAwarenessMonth

Baylor College of Medicine dermatologists explain why, even with hair, the skin on your head remains susceptible to skin cancer. #SkinCancer

Dr. Mary Estes named to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. https://bit.ly/4txc64x #BCMFaculty

Warmer weather is already here, and as we transition from spring to summer, Dr. Oyetewa Asempa, shares what skin care tips you need to know. https://bit.ly/4eAFXoT #Skincare

Dr. Chethan Rao talks about the different types of strokes. https://bit.ly/3RgAJls #StrokeAwarenessMonth

Holidays can be hard for those who have experienced the loss of a parent, especially Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. Dr. Karen Lawson provides tips to fill that void during these difficult days. https://bit.ly/4drGTJd #MentalHealth #Grief

Could the brain continue learning in an unconscious state? Dr. Sameer Sheth explains. https://bit.ly/4tYCzJb #Neurosurgery

Researchers discover advanced language processing in the unconscious human brain. https://bit.ly/4ngbcb7 #BCMResearch #LanguageProcessing

Dr. Grace Hsiao-Wei Lo explains the different types of arthritis and how exercise can be a helpful treatment. #Arthritis #ArthitisAwarenessMonth

Babymoons have become increasingly popular to relax and celebrate the final days before the arrival of a baby, but it is important to take precautions when traveling while pregnant. Dr. Matthew Carroll explains. https://bit.ly/3P7YU3C #Babymoons #pregnancy

Take a closer look at Superfund sites and their effects with Dr. Bhagavatula Moorthy. https://bit.ly/48Afq7p #SuperfundSites

Dr. Waqar Qureshi and other experts discuss the new American Gastroenterological Association hemorrhoid prevention guidelines. https://nbcnews.to/4d0hHKl #hemorrhoid

New method reveals cellular makeup of environments that favor metastatic cancer growth. https://bit.ly/4vXIXSk #MetastaticCancer #CancerResearch

Dr. Mandeep Bajaj talks about the link between GLP-1s and curbing addiction. https://bit.ly/49fVpTJ #Addiction #GLP1s

A new multipronged approach can distinguish gene function changes that promote Parkinson’s disease from those that confer protection. https://bit.ly/4ucxPiS #ParkinsonsDisease #BCMResearch

What could that bathroom back-up tell you about your health? Dr. Waqar Qureshi and other experts explain. https://bit.ly/4sVglGO #Constipation #Gastroenterology

April 25 marks National DNA Day, which recognizes the completion of the Human Genome Project. Learn more about Baylor’s role in the Human Genome Project. https://bit.ly/2DJJyyP #NationalDNADay

Dr. Ida Orengo talks about the benefits and dangers of blue light on skin. https://bit.ly/3jLPs6X #BlueLight #Dermatology

Experts provide tips for parents and caregivers of children with autism during the transition into summer. #Autism #Parenting

Dr. Abiodun Oluyomi talks about Earth Day and what this day means to him. https://bit.ly/3UWD9q6 #EarthDay #GoGreen

This week is National Volunteer Week and we're highlighting our employees who give back in the Houston community. Meet Alex Alanis, the College's Community Outreach Associate. https://bit.ly/4cmRIOj #BCMStaff #BCMInTheCommunity

Many people endure phobias surrounding airplane travel. Dr. Eric Storch explains how to overcome phobias by facing fears. https://bit.ly/43DyFJO #AirplaneAnxiety #Phobias

Don't miss Dr. Peter Hotez and other Baylor faculty at the Pri-Med Southwest Conference May 6-8. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/4rZzzKJ #BCMFaculty

Learn more about an experimental cancer therapy for malignant brain tumors. #CancerResearch

Dr. Peter Hotez talks about vaccine development for tropical diseases. #TropicalDiseases

Dr. Erich Sturgis discusses how the HPV vaccine can help prevent oropharyngeal cancer. https://bit.ly/37YU2sz #HeadAndNeckCancer #OHNCAW

Dr. David Corry and other experts discuss a study on how matcha could help with allergies. https://bit.ly/4tNyHKB #Allergies

Dr. David Corry shares what you need to know about Houston's spring allergies. https://bit.ly/4co4JG7 #allergies

Researchers find oral anticoagulant apixaban may cut stroke risk but raise bleeding in dialysis patients. Dr. Wolfgang Winkelmayer explains. https://wb.md/4efP0eB #BCMResearch

This World's Parkinson's Day, learn more about two patients' journey with the disease and deep brain stimulation. https://bit.ly/3W1AaPE #WorldParkinsonsDay #ParkinsonsDisease

Dr. Avni M. Kapadia and Dr. Hannah Kirsch, a colleague from Stanford University School of Medicine, talk about managing clinical uncertainty. https://bit.ly/3PT4prl #MedicalEthics

Drs. Cynthia Peacock and Ellen Fremion offer advice for people on the autism spectrum who are transitioning into adulthood. https://bit.ly/46h6hgj #Autism

Researchers uncover key players in tissue regeneration. #TissueRegeneration #BCMResearch

April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month. Learn more about this disease. https://bit.ly/2Q2GtTw #EsophagealCancerAwarenessMonth

A new study reveals how calcium channel mutations disrupt early brain development in childhood epilepsy. https://bit.ly/4cossqH #Epilepsy

Lyme disease is a tick-borne infection that affects many annually. Dr. Sarah Gunter shares more about this disease. #LymeDisease

Dr. Alastair Thompson talks about treatment options for patients with ductal carcinoma in situ, a type of breast cancer. #BreastCancer

Researchers find when genes ATP13A2 and GBA1 interact it drives neurodegeneration like that found in Parkinson's disease. #BCMResearch #ParkinsonsDisease

We are delighted to share that Dr Wolfgang Winkelmayer has been appointed the next Editor-in-Chief of AJKD. His term will officially begin January 1, 2027. Read more about his appointment in this press release: bit.ly/AJKDEIC26 @bcmhouston.bsky.social @nkf-professionals.bsky.social

Get to know some of the students from our different programs throughout our schools. Meet Joshua Ugat from the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program-Nurse Anesthesia class of 2026. #BCMStudents