Search results for: Baylor Scott & White Research Institute

April 2022

Baylor Scott & White researchers launch study to examine the impact of exercise on “long COVID” and COVID-19 recovery

Baylor Scott & White Research Institute|Clinical Trial|Research

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that an estimated 140 million Americans have been infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus based on data collected from blood tests taken through January 2022. Many of these Americans are still feeling the after-effects of the virus known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC), or “long COVID.” The cases of PASC are becoming so common that lawmakers introduced a bill to fund research into the long-term effects of the disease and expand treatment resources for people experiencing them.

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March 2022

Research from Baylor Scott & White featured in updated gastroesophageal reflux disease clinical guidelines

Baylor Scott & White Research Institute|Baylor University Medical Center|Gastroenterology|Research

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is estimated to affect nearly 20% of Americans. Recent advances in our understanding of GERD have changed clinical practice. Therefore, in February 2022, the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) released an updated set of guidelines for the diagnosis and management of GERD. Research from Baylor University Medical Center (Baylor Dallas), part of Baylor Scott & White Health, helped shape these new practice guidelines.

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February 2022

Baylor Scott & White research team receives ‘Paper of the Year’ award for groundbreaking work on health disparities

Baylor Scott & White Research Institute|Research

African American women have higher rates of diabetes and obesity than White women, increasing their risk for multiple chronic diseases. Although lifestyle interventions such as diet and exercise can help, African American women also tend to benefit less from these interventions than White women. Baylor Scott & White Research Institute researcher Heather Kitzman, PhD, had the important idea that faith-based interventions may be more successful than typical interventions to engage African American women in weight loss and other healthy behaviors. Her team’s publication on this work was recently honored with the Dorothy Nyswander 2021 Paper of the Year Award from the American Journal of Health Promotion.

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October 2021

Research team looks to establish new dementia caregiver support solutions

Baylor Scott & White Research Institute|Clinical Trial|COVID-19|Geriatric Medicine|Hospice and Home Health Care|Primary Care and Wellness|Research

Caring for family members with dementia and other forms of Alzheimer’s disease is a difficult task, and it is common for caregivers to feel overwhelmed due to the physical and emotional demands of the role. Researchers at Baylor Scott & White Research Institute’s (BSWRI) Center for Applied Health Research (CAHR) are engaged in groundbreaking studies to understand how to improve the quality of life for these caregivers. This work has taken on even greater implications now as COVID-19 creates greater isolation for caregivers making their role even more challenging.

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September 2021

Next generation total artificial heart as bridge to transplant in landmark trial at BSW

Baylor Scott & White Research Institute|Clinical Trial|Heart and Vascular|Research

Baylor Scott & White Research Institute was recently selected as one of only seven sites in the nation to participate in the landmark feasibility study of the Carmat Total Artificial Heart (TAH) for transplant-eligible patients in severe, end-stage heart failure. It is also the only site to offer the FDA-approved TAH in the region.

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