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Endoscopy: How does it work and what are the benefits?

May 6, 2015 Barrett's esophagus, Baylor College of Medicine, Cancer, Dr. Hashem El-Serag, endoscopy, esophageal cancer, Gastroenterology, Healthcare, heartburn, Houston, Julia Parsons

Have an endoscopy scheduled or just curious about the procedure? Dr. Hashem El-Serag, chief of gastroenterology and hepatology at Baylor College of Medicine, says patients

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Women to find support from survivors with new Woman to Woman program

April 24, 2015 Cancer, Dr. Celestine Tung, Dr. Marian Yvette Williams-Brown, gynecologic cancer, Harris Health System's Smith Clinic, Healthcare, Houston, Julia Parsons, obstetrics and gynecology, Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, support group, Texas Children's Pavilion for Women, Woman to Woman, Women's Health

A cancer diagnosis can be an isolating and scary experience. Starting May 4, patients from the Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women and Harris Health System’s

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Reducing your risk for esophageal cancer

April 15, 2015 Barrett's esophagus, Cancer, Dr. Hashem El-Serag, esophageal cancer, Gastroenterology, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, GERD, Healthcare, Houston, Julia Parsons, Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center

April is esophageal cancer awareness month, and Baylor College of Medicine’s gastroenterology experts are reminding people that this type of cancer is treatable.

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Expired makeup can lead to blemishes

February 3, 2015 Aesthetics, Aesthetics Studio, Dermatology, expiration dates, Julia Parsons, makeup

Flawless makeup application and healthy skin rely heavily on using fresh makeup. Annie Christenson, head aesthetician at Baylor College of Medicine’s Aesthetics Studio, reminds her

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Apps, technology help patients with hearing loss

January 13, 2015 audiology, Audiology Services, Baylor C, Dr. Ross Tonini, Healthcare, hearing, hearing aid, Houston, Julia Parsons, otolaryngology, Technology

What started as a small device to help World War II combat veterans with hearing loss has evolved into a widely used hearing aid to

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Lasers can erase regret of unwanted tattoos

January 9, 2015 Dermatology, Dr. Ramsey Markus, Julia Parsons, laser surgery, tattoo removal, Technology

Regret that tattoo you thought you’d love forever? A scarless removal is possible, but Dr. Ramsey Markus, director of laser surgery and dermatology at Baylor

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Exploring the history of snoring, sleep apnea treatment

December 10, 2014 Dr. Mas Takashima, head and neck surgery, Healthcare, hyposglossal nerve stimulator, Julia Parsons, otolaryngology, Sleep, sleep apnea, Surgery, The Sinus Center at Baylor College of Medicine, treatment

When it comes to snoring and sleep apnea, there hasn’t been a shortage of home remedies and methods to sleep more soundly and quietly. Dr.

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Vision for Mars Challenge: Understanding visual problems in space

November 3, 2014 Dorit B. Donoviel, Dr. Ben Frankfort, Julia Parsons, National Space and Biomedical Research Institute, Research

The National Space and Biomedical Research Institute at Baylor College of Medicine strives to help develop medical tools and countermeasures for health-related problems astronauts experience

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New technology helps diagnose balance disorders

October 27, 2014 Baylor College of Medicine, Center for Balance Disorders, Healthcare, Houston, Julia Parsons, rotary chair, Sharon Congdon, Technology

Baylor College of Medicine’s Center for Balance Disorders is using cutting-edge technology to help diagnose patients with balance disorders, through a new rotary chair. Dizziness

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Diabetics shouldn’t spook at Halloween

October 15, 2014 candy, Diabetes, Dr. Maria Redondo, fall, Halloween, Healthcare, Julia Parsons, Kim Mason, Nutrition and Wellness

Halloween shouldn’t be scary for children with diabetes. It’s important for kids to participate in fun activities like they did before being diagnosed. Experts at