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Behind the first fully robotic heart transplant in the U.S.

August 6, 2025 Division of Cardiothoracic Transplantation and Mechanical Circulatory Support, Dr. Kenneth K. Liao, heart transplant, robotic heart surgery, robotic surgery, robotic transplant

Learn more about the first fully robotic heart transplant by Dr. Kenneth Liao, who has completed more than 1,000 robotic cardiac procedures.

Flat lay view at kitchen table full with non-perishable foods.

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What healthy foods should you have in your home during hurricane season?

August 5, 2025 Dr. Luis Rustveld, Healthy Foods, hurricane kit, Hurricane Season, Nutrition

It’s hurricane season and Dr. Luis Rustveld shares what foods are best to have in your home for your hurricane kit.

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Breastfeeding advice and encouragement every mother needs to hear

August 4, 2025 breast milk, Breastfeeding, lactation consult, obstetrics and gynecology, pumping

Learn more about Dr. Susan Leong-Kee’s journey with breastfeeding as she explains the benefits and hardships of the process.

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Corrective options for aging vision

July 31, 2025 eyedrops, eyesight, Glasses, lenses, ophthalmology, vision

Dr. Sumitra Khandelwal discusses different corrective options for aging vision, including monovision and refractive lens exchange.

A medical professional, seen from behind, is tying the strings of a blue surgical cap. The individual is wearing a dark scrub top and is in an operating room with bright surgical lights and various medical equipment visible in the background.

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How robotic-assisted Whipple surgery is changing pancreatic cancer care

July 30, 2025 Dr. Derek Erstad, Dr. E. Ramsay Camp, Dr. George Van Buren, Dr. Omar Barakat, Dr. William Fisher, pancreatic cancer, Whipple surgery

The Whipple procedure, or pancreaticoduodenectomy, has long been one of the most complex and challenging operations in surgical oncology. Used to treat cancers and other

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Is there such a thing as showering too much? A dermatologist explains.

July 29, 2025 Department of Dermatology, exfoliate, shower, Skin Care, Skin of Color Clinic, soap

Dr. Oyetewa Asempa explains how to properly shower to treat your skin while offering tips on how to best wash yourself.

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Welcome new School of Medicine, Graduate School and School of Health Professions students!

July 28, 2025 Genetic Counseling Program, Graduate School for Biomedical Sciences, new students, Orthotics and Prosthetics Program, Physician Assistant Program, School of Health Professions, School of Medicine

Learn more about our newest students in the School of Medicine, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and School of Health Professions.

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Patient finds relief after adrenal gland tumor removed by Baylor endocrine surgeon

July 23, 2025 adrenal gland tumor, cortisol, Division of Surgical Oncology, endocrine surgery, robotic surgery

Learn more about Baylor Medicine patient’s adrenal gland tumor and the removal process by Dr. Feibi Zheng.

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Welcome new residents and fellows!

July 22, 2025 fellows, Fellowship, Residency Program, Residents, Trainees

Learn more about our newest residents and fellows as they start the newest chapter of their journey at Baylor College of Medicine.

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After the cord is cut: Understanding cord blood banking

July 17, 2025 cord blood, cord blood banking, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, umbilical cord

Dr. Efua Leke offers insight into the cord blood banking process, options available to parents and the benefits of donating cord blood.