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A scarless option for thyroid surgery
The Stitch

A scarless option for thyroid surgery

Dr. Raymon Grogan discusses a scarless surgical approach, known as the transoral vestibular approach, to thyroid surgery.

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From The Labs

Mouse model reveals unsuspected effects of muscular dystrophy in the GI

Addressing the shortage of registered nurses in rural America
Policywise

Addressing the shortage of registered nurses in rural America

From the Labs’ most viewed posts of 2025
From The Labs

From the Labs’ most viewed posts of 2025

Most viewed 2025 Image of the Month
From The Labs

Most viewed 2025 Image of the Month

Two hands gently holding a pink anatomical model of a human liver with a yellow outline, against a light blue background
Momentum

Eliminating viral hepatitis in Texas

Momentum

Read about health news, medical education, community updates, and events around the College.

A group of DNP students practice airway management techniques in a clinical simulation setting. One individual uses a bag-valve mask to ventilate a medical mannequin, while another works on a separate mannequin, possibly performing intubation. The room is equipped with medical supplies, red biohazard containers, and organized storage cabinets, emphasizing a hands-on learning environment for emergency care procedures.
Momentum

Welcome to the newest class of Nurse Anesthesia students!

Today marks the first day of classes for our incoming Doctor of Nursing Practice Program – Nurse Anesthesia students.

Healthy Habits: exercising with others motivates Dr. Julian Swanson
Momentum

Healthy Habits: exercising with others motivates Dr. Julian Swanson

The best foods for bone health
Momentum

The best foods for bone health

PolicyWise

Stories from the Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy.

Elevating youth voices: Driving policy change from the Pele Chandler Youth Suicide Prevention Symposium
Policywise

Elevating youth voices: Driving policy change from the Pele Chandler Youth Suicide Prevention Symposium

In late October 2025, Houston hosted a pivotal gathering on one of the most urgent issues facing young people today: suicide prevention. Over three days,

From symptoms to solutions: How new guidelines are changing UTI care in spinal cord injury patients
Policywise

From symptoms to solutions: How new guidelines are changing UTI care in spinal cord injury patients

Planning ahead: the case for early surgical consent
Policywise

Planning ahead: the case for early surgical consent

From The Labs

Read more about research at Baylor College of Medicine.

Scientists uncover nuclear droplets that link multiple leukemias, a potential new therapeutic target
From The Labs

Scientists uncover nuclear droplets that link multiple leukemias, a potential new therapeutic target

The study reveals that different genetic drivers of leukemia use the same compartments inside the cell nucleus to keep cancer growing.

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From The Labs

Research suggests that Alzheimer’s disease may develop through distinct biological pathways

Researchers make strides toward preventing parenteral nutrition-associated liver disease
From The Labs

Researchers make strides toward preventing parenteral nutrition-associated liver disease

The Stitch

Read The Stitch, the official blog of the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery.

A group of medical professionals wearing scrubs and white coats gathered in a hospital or clinic setting for a celebration. They are posing around a rectangular cake with a decorative design placed on a chair in the front row. Behind them, gold balloon numbers “900” are displayed on the wall, along with a clock above. Red and white star-shaped balloons are positioned on the right side, and a Baylor Medicine banner is partially visible in the background.
The Stitch

A landmark achievement in robotic heart surgery at Baylor St Luke’s Medical Center

Dr. Kenneth Liao reached a historic milestone with the completion of his 900th robotic heart surgery in early December.

Festive dinner table.
The Stitch

Coping with the pressure to overeat during the holidays: A bariatric perspective

Find support to avoid smoking during the Holiday Season
The Stitch

Find support to avoid smoking during the Holiday Season