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Know your risk for brain aneurysm

January 2, 2018 Alexandria Bland, brain aneurysm, Healthcare, Neurosurgery

According to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, a ruptured brain aneurysm occurs every 18 minutes in the United States. But what exactly is a brain aneurysm?

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Take a look back at 2017 at Baylor

December 29, 2017 Community, Education, Healthcare, Nicole Blanton, Research, Year in Review

Can you believe 2018 is almost here? While you may be finalizing your New Year’s resolutions, it’s important to reflect on the year that was.

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Hernia care: What you need to know

December 20, 2017 Dr. Michele Loor, Healthcare, hernia, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Nicole Blanton, Surgery

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

December 12, 2017 Family and community medicine, Flu, Healthcare, molecular virology and microbiology

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

December 6, 2017 Dr. Shawn Groth, Healthcare, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Surgery

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.