Momentum, Author at Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network

Throughout the latter half of the 20th century, the field of surgery saw many significant advancements. When I decided to gather some information about the

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Body of Work podcast: The opioid epidemic in America

June 24, 2019 Body of Work, Healthcare, opioids

More than 130 fatal opioid overdoses occur every day in the United States, and an estimated 1.7 million Americans are suffering from substance use disorders

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Throwback Thursday: Summer days

June 20, 2019 Student Life, Throwback Thursday

Dreaming of a summer vacation? We are, too! Whether you’re looking to spend time at the beach or hit the slopes in the Rocky Mountains,

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Tips to stay cool and hydrated this summer

June 19, 2019 Nicole Blanton, Recipes, Summer

Summer has not officially arrived yet, but it’s making its presence known. With heat indexes soaring above triple digits in parts of the United States,

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Healthy Habits: Planning gym time, watching baseball help Dr. Nadia Ismail stay balanced

June 18, 2019 Healthy Habits, Nutrition and Wellness

It can sometimes be difficult to find ways to stay healthy, so we’ve asked members of our Baylor College of Medicine community to share what

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Welcome new health professions students!

June 17, 2019 Education, new students, Orthotics and Prosthetics, Physician Assistant, School of Health Professions

June 17 marks the first day of class for incoming students in the School of Health Professions at Baylor College of Medicine, which includes the

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A second chance at life: Discovering an alternative to diabetic foot amputation

June 13, 2019 amputation, Debbie Sugarbaker, Diabetes, Healthcare, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery

In March 2018, Pedro Zapata, his wife Yolanda, and their daughter Claudia Lara traveled to Houston from their home in Diboll, Texas. The 72-year-old former