Andrew Phifer, Author at Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network

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Aesthetician Kim Chang explains “combination skin” and shares some skincare basics on how to deal with it.

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Does cold weather really impact arthritis?

January 12, 2023 Arthritis, cold weather, Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, rheumatology

Dr. Grace Hsiao-Wei Lo wants to help others understand the phenomenon of discomfort among arthritis patients increasing as temperatures dip.

The Stitch

Lessons from a surgeon who became a patient

January 11, 2023 Anxiety, Division of Surgical Oncology, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery

Division of Surgical Oncology surgeon Dr. James Suliburk recently found himself on the other side of the operating table as a patient.

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Momentum

Don’t let your kids get spooked by scary movies

January 10, 2023 fear, Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, scary movies

“Exposure to scary movies – in an age-appropriate fashion in which the child has control – can be a healthy way for some kids to learn to navigate associated fears,” Storch said.

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Momentum

Welcome to the newest class of Nurse Anesthesia students!

January 9, 2023

Last week marked the first week of classes for our newest Doctor of Nursing Practice Program – Nurse Anesthesia students.

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The Stitch

Baylor Medicine experts can help you quit smoking this year

January 4, 2023 New Year, quit tobacco, smoking cessation

The Tobacco Cessation Program in the Division of Thoracic Surgery offers patients a combination of behavioral support and drug therapy.

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The Stitch

General surgery resident research to improve survival of children with Wilms Tumor in Malawi

December 21, 2022 Cancer, Malawi, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Wilms Tumor

Baylor College of Medicine residents are contributing to research aimed at improving treatment for diseases around the world. Specifically, Dr. David Holmes, contributed to a