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Colorized scanning electron micrograph of Vero cells heavily infected with SARS-COV-2 virus particles.

From The Labs

A mechanism influencing the generation of new COVID variants

May 7, 2024 COVID evolution, COVID mutation, COVID variants, Research, tARC-seq, template switching

SARS-CoV-2 takes advantage of powerful biological mechanisms that allow it to evolve quickly, generating variants to adapt to and persevere in human populations.

Clinicians huddled together in a rainy forest under a makeshift tent.

The Stitch

Virtual education programs train clinicians around the world

April 17, 2024 Center for Global Surgery, conflict zones, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, online programs

The Center for Global Surgery’s new virtual opportunities for education aim to strengthen surgery around the globe.

A crowd watching a band perform on stage.

Momentum

Protecting your voice at games and concerts

April 16, 2024 head and neck cancer, otolaryngology – head and neck surgery, voice, World Parkinson's Awareness Month, World Voice Day

Speech-language pathologists share tips on protecting your voice from potential damage while using it at concerts or sports events.

Allison hugging her husband while he's in a hospital bed.

Momentum

“The Stars Aligned”: One warrior’s journey with Parkinson’s

April 11, 2024 American Ninja Warrior, Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, deep brain stimulation surgery, Parkinson's Disease

Allison Toepperwein and her husband Steven share their experience with deep brain stimulation for the treatment of movement disorders.

The Stitch

Teen’s face restored with minimal scarring after severe injury

April 3, 2024 Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, panfacial fracture, pediatric plastic surgery

After a 10-hour surgery with Dr. Lucas Dvoracek, you would never know Aaron Silva had his whole face was crushed in a car accident.

Larry Nesler standing with Dr. Gabriel Loor, Dr. Puneet Singh Garcha and Dr. John Goss.

The Stitch

Lung Institute team performs successful rare dual transplant

March 27, 2024 David J. Sugarbaker Division of Thoracic Surgery, Division of Abdominal Transplantation, Dr. Gabriel Loor, Dr. John Goss, Dr. Puneet Singh Garcha, Lung Transplant, Section of Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, The Lung Institute at Baylor College of Medicine

Members of the Lung Institute performed a successful rare dual transplant for patient, Larry Nesler.

Dr. Amin Parikh in clinic showing a female patient a model of the human colon.

The Stitch

Colonoscopies: the gold standard for screening

March 20, 2024 Colon Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, colorectal surgery, Dr. Punam Parikh-Amin

March is colorectal cancer awareness month, and Dr. Punam Parikh-Amin, Baylor Medicine colorectal surgeon, wants patients to understand that screenings are key to detecting colon cancer.

Jasmariah Swenson and her husband while on a flight to Houston.

The Stitch

Patient travels from Utah for open heart surgery

March 6, 2024 cardiac surgery, connective tissue disorders, Department of Surgery – Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Jasmariah Swenson sought specialized cardiac care from Dr. Marc Moon and Dr. Jose Diez after an onset of chest pain.

A person laying on a sofa with an uncomfortable or pained expression.

From The Labs

Repurposed credit card-sized technology improves and broadens use of diagnostic stool tests

February 29, 2024 C. difficile, diagnostic tool, dried blood spot, dried fecal spot, fecal bile acids, gastrointestinal problems, Research

Dried fecal spot technology provides reliable results on bile acid content in stool samples while offering the advantages of easier storage and shipping, reduced cost and improved safety.

A model valentine-style heart sitting next to a stethoscope.

The Stitch

All about heart surgery

February 21, 2024 Anesthesia, Heart month, Heart Surgery, ICU, recovery

February is Heart Month. Gilda Martinez offers a general overview of what to expect before, during and after heart surgery.

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