What goes up, must come down: The dangers of celebratory gunfire
In many cultures and geographic regions, it’s customary to shoot guns into the air to celebrate New Year’s Day or
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Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery
Fighting lung cancer: How new therapies are improving outcomes
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. As a medical professional who deals with
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Washed out: Addressing hand hygiene in healthcare
As a medical student, institutional signage competes for your attention every day: flyers about upcoming fire drills, seating assignments for
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NPs vs. PAs: What’s the difference?
Advanced practice providers, including nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs), play key roles in healthcare. Both NPs and PAs
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Life after weight loss surgery: Gaining a new perspective
On Nov. 26, 2018, Gayle Steinberg underwent a surgery that would change her life forever. As a lifelong dieter who
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What you should know about mesothelioma
It’s been five years since mesothelioma treatment pioneer, Dr. David Sugarbaker, arrived in Houston to open the Lung Institute and
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Driving safety tips for the long weekend
Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer. While we want everyone to enjoy the holiday, it’s one of
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Five facts you should know about hiatal hernias
As a medical professional and board-certified thoracic surgeon, I understand there is lot of information out there about common medical
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Preventing physician burnout: Emotional and spiritual wellbeing
During the course of a career, physicians often experience some form of burnout. In fact, one study found that almost
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Body of Work podcast: When should a physician retire?
The age demographic of physicians in the United States is changing, and an increasing number of physicians are still practicing
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