Study finds COVID-19 convalescent plasma therapy safe, with 76% patients improving
The first convalescent plasma transfusion trial results from Houston Methodist have been published. Of the study’s 25 patients, 19 have improved and 11 discharged. With no adverse side effects caused by the therapy, the study concluded...
7-Jun-2020 10:05 PM EDT
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Houston Methodist Psychologist shares his advice on managing COVID19-related stress and anxiety
COVID-19 has caused social isolation, a disruption in routine and a fear in many that they will catch the virus. This type of sudden change can induce stress and anxiety. However, Houston Methodist psychologist, William Orme, Ph.D., says there are...
27-May-2020 10:55 AM EDT
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Study finds COVID plasma therapy safe, with 76% patients improving
The first convalescent plasma transfusion trial results from Houston Methodist have been released. Of the 25 patients in the study, 19 have improved and 11 have been discharged. With no adverse side effects caused by the therapy, the study concluded...
13-May-2020 12:05 PM EDT
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Houston Methodist researchers find telling clues in virus genes from COVID-19 patients
Houston Methodist released gene sequencing results from the first strains of the virus causing COVID-19 disease in Houston. Results reveal multiple introductions of SARS-CoV-2 into Houston followed by rapid community spread. No evidence was found of...
8-May-2020 2:40 PM EDT
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Investigational therapy gaining reputation as promising antiviral drug to fight COVID-19
COVID-19 patients in a clinical trial at Houston Methodist Hospital are responding quickly to the antiviral drug Remdesivir. Sponsored by Gilead Sciences, Houston Methodist was the fifth site in the U.S. to join the trials and the only trial site in...
17-Apr-2020 6:05 PM EDT
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Houston Methodist Ramps up Plasma Therapy as FDA Approves Clinical Trial
The FDA’s announcement Friday to approve convalescent serum therapy as a large-scale clinical trial opened the door for more patients to receive the potentially life-saving gift of a donor’s plasma.
4-Apr-2020 1:40 PM EDT
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Fatty acid in triglycerides proves an effective platform for biological drug delivery
Houston Methodist nanomedicine researchers are studying a new drug delivery system that transports oral medication via triglycerides that could eliminate the need for injections or IV treatments of some biologic drugs for rheumatoid arthritis and...
2-Apr-2020 8:30 AM EDT
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FDA Approves First Plasma Therapy for Houston Methodist COVID-19 Patient
Houston Methodist received FDA approval Saturday to become the first academic medical center in the nation to transfuse donated plasma from a recovered COVID-19 patient into a critically ill patient. This treatment was fast-tracked to the bedside...
30-Mar-2020 8:30 AM EDT
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Houston Methodist oncologist available to comment on NCI model predicting 10,000 additional breast/colorectal cancer deaths due to COVID-19
24-Jun-2020 10:10 AM EDT
Research and innovation as an essential function amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Necessity being the mother of invention, Houston Methodist clinicians, researchers and staff have collaborated on a number of clinical device and research innovations in response to COVID-19. Houston Methodist Academic Institute leadership has...
29-Apr-2020 12:10 PM EDT
Bita Kash, PhD, Researcher with Houston Methodist, available to discuss COVID-19 and African American communities
20-Apr-2020 2:30 PM EDT
Orthopedic surgeon available to discuss pectoral injuries in professional athletes
8-Jan-2020 3:00 PM EST
Early and Unusual Flu Season a Risk for Persons Who Vape, Have Chronic Disease, More
10-Dec-2019 4:05 PM EST
How to avoid holiday headaches
Six tips for avoiding holiday headache triggers from Houston Methodist neurologist Bing Liao, M.D., M.Sc.
21-Nov-2019 12:05 PM EST
Embarrassing symptoms prevent relief of treatable conditions
Nearly 25% of women live with treatable conditions known as pelvic floor disorders, but there is one main reason why the vast majority of them will not seek treatment: they are too embarrassed to talk about it.
20-Nov-2019 11:20 AM EST
Three tips for better sleep
More than one-third of Americans get less than seven hours of sleep each night, putting them at risk for serious, chronic health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and obesity. The real victim of a lack of sleep, however, is the brain.
29-Oct-2019 2:15 PM EDT
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