Lessons from an old white coat
Editor’s note: On Aug. 9, 2019, the Class of 2023 participated in a much-anticipated annual ritual—the White Coat Ceremony. Below is the student keynote speech
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Debating Diets: What is the whole foods, plant-based diet?
Thinking about starting a new diet? While the amount of information available can be overwhelming, it’s possible to find a diet that is safe, suitable
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Understanding sarcoma, one of the rarest cancers
Often dubbed the “forgotten cancer,” sarcoma is a rare cancer that impacts thousands of Americans every year. But what sets this disease apart from more
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Immunotherapy for pancreatic cancer shows promise
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most challenging types of cancer to treat, but new therapy using the body’s own immune system is providing new
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Dr. Charles H. McCollum reflects on early days of surgery at Baylor
Throughout the latter half of the 20th century, the field of surgery saw many significant advancements. When I decided to gather some information about the
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The case for expanding perinatal depression screening
Ten to 25% of women in the United States suffer from perinatal depression, commonly referred to as post-partum depression (PPD). Not only does PPD create
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A second chance at life: Discovering an alternative to diabetic foot amputation
In March 2018, Pedro Zapata, his wife Yolanda, and their daughter Claudia Lara traveled to Houston from their home in Diboll, Texas. The 72-year-old former
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Are migraines worse for women?
Of the more than 39 million Americans who suffer from migraines, 28 million are women. Do women have a greater risk of getting migraines and
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Stress and anxiety: What’s the difference?
We’ve all been there: Whether you’re preparing for a test, working under a tight deadline, or caring for a loved one, both stress and anxiety
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Healthy Habits: Dr. Zehra Tosur enjoys baking, practicing mindfulness
It can sometimes be difficult to find ways to stay healthy, so we’ve asked members of our Baylor College of Medicine community to share what
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