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Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery

An older woman standing outside. She has a hand across her upper chest and a worried expression.
The Stitch 

Why women with heart issues are undertreated and have worse outcomes than men

February 1, 2023February 1, 2023Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, heart disease, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Women's Health

“We as women are a different group of people and, unfortunately, we don’t have enough data to publish specific guidelines to say, ‘When you see this, do this,’” Barron said.

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The Stitch 

Lessons from a surgeon who became a patient

January 11, 2023January 26, 2023Anxiety, Division of Surgical Oncology, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery

Division of Surgical Oncology surgeon Dr. James Suliburk recently found himself on the other side of the operating table as a patient.

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David Holmes stands outside with staff in Malawi at Kamuzu Central Hospital.
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General surgery resident research to improve survival of children with Wilms Tumor in Malawi

December 21, 2022December 20, 2022Cancer, Malawi, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Wilms Tumor

Baylor College of Medicine residents are contributing to research aimed at improving treatment for diseases around the world. Specifically, Dr. David Holmes, contributed to a

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Injury treatment and prevention: avoid holiday mishaps!

November 23, 2022November 21, 2022accidents, Holidays, injury prevention, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery

Sarah Allen provides tips to prevent accidents in the kitchen, falls while decorating and incidents in the fireplace.

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The words "Pancreatic Cancer" spelled out with Scrabble tiles.
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Current Pancreatic Cancer Research at Baylor Medicine

November 9, 2022November 8, 2022Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, pancreatic cancer

Baylor researchers conduct studies to investigate more effective treatments and detection methods for pancreatic cancer

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The Stitch 

New research is changing the way surgeons treat lung cancer

November 2, 2022November 1, 2022Dr. Ramiro Fernandez, lobectomy, lung cancer, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, segmentectomy, thoracic surgery

New research is completely changing the way surgeons operate on patients with lung cancer. Dr. Ramiro Fernandez explains how this will help patients.

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The Stitch 

Is vaping really that bad?

October 19, 2022October 18, 2022E-Cigarettes, lung injury, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Vaping

Dr. Ramiro Fernandez says while the long-term effects of vaping aren’t known, there is acute lung injury associated with vaping called EVALI.

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Taylor Vickers, physician assistant, stands inside a clinic, dressed in scrubs and leaning against medical equipment.
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All about Advanced Practice Providers in the Department of Surgery

September 28, 2022advanced practice providers, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery

As part of National APP week we highlight advanced practice providers, medical professionals who work in tandem with a supervising doctor.

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Celebrating advanced practice providers week

September 26, 2022September 26, 2022advanced practice providers, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery

The Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery celebrates advanced practice providers during National APP Week, Sept. 26 to 30.

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New study shows highly processed foods increase risk for colon cancer

September 7, 2022September 22, 2022Colon Cancer, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery

A study published month showed eating highly processed foods like hot dogs, soda and french fries lead to a greater risk of colon cancer.

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