Hernia care: What you need to know
If you or a loved one have ever developed a hernia, you are familiar with how painful they can be. While hernias are common, they
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Tips to stay healthy this flu season
Flu season is well underway, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting higher than usual flu activity for this time of year.
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Robotic procedure provides minimally invasive treatment option for early-stage lung cancer
Lung cancer is the number one cause of death from cancer in the United States. However, with early detection, chances for survival can improve significantly.
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Three signs you may need to see a neurologist for your headaches
Headaches are common but some are much more serious than others. How do you know when yours warrants a trip to a neurologist? The following
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Ten tips help prevent diabetic foot ulcers
From meal planning to regular exercise, there are a number of ways to help manage diabetes. However, one aspect of the disease that isn’t often
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‘SONG’ Initiative gives kidney disease patients a voice in their treatment
Living with a chronic condition like kidney disease can be difficult and for some patients, it can be hard to speak up when it comes
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‘Standing down’ to help homeless veterans
Whenever there is a call for help in the community, students and faculty at Baylor College of Medicine are often ready to answer, and that’s
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A routine mesothelioma check-up after Hurricane Harvey
I got the call while sitting in the airport Monday morning, waiting to board my flight from Minneapolis to Houston. Dr. David Sugarbaker had to
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Why I’m partnering with Baylor College of Medicine
I was excited about the opportunity to partner with Baylor College of Medicine. It felt like we instantly shared a natural common ground, besides both
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Innovations improve donor organ availability for lung transplantation
When I arrived at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center a little over four months ago, there were 35 patients waiting for a lung transplant. All
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