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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.

From The Labs

Long non-coding RNAs reveal an unexpected way to regulate gene expression

August 5, 2025 BigHorn, Cancer, coordinated regulation, DICER1, gene expression, lncRNA, microRNA, Research, ZFAS1

The findings revealed that lncRNAs seem to regulate gene expression in a coordinated manner that had not been seen before.

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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.

The Stitch

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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Revealing a path from heartburn to Barrett’s esophagus

July 17, 2025 acid reflux, Barrett's esophagus, bile reflux, cancer of the esophagus, CDX2, heartburn, Research, SOX2

The findings deepen our understanding of how the disease develops and offer new ways of identifying people at risk and potentially preventing the condition from progressing to cancer.

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Surviving cancer and tracheoesophageal fistula: Sandy Tovey’s journey

July 2, 2025 Cancer, David J. Sugarbaker Division of Thoracic Surgery, esophageal cancer, thoracic surgery, tracheoesophageal fistula

Learn more about Sandy Tovey’s battle with esophageal cancer and tracheoesophageal fistula, as well as her recovery after complications.

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Baylor recognizes faculty excellence in research with DeBakey Awards

June 26, 2025 Awards, Breast Cancer, fly cell atlas, heart disease, Research, tuberculosis, wastewater surveillance

Six Baylor College of Medicine faculty were honored this year with the Michael E. DeBakey M.D. Award for Excellence in Research for their outstanding published scientific contributions to clinical and basic science research over a three-year period.