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Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery

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The Stitch 

Debunking myths about organ donation

March 9, 2022March 8, 2022Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Organ Donation, transplantation

Dr. Alexis Shafii provides clarity on prevalent myths about organ donation and who can be considered as a candidate,

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The Stitch 

Understanding your blood pressure numbers

February 2, 2022February 2, 2022Blood pressure, Heart month, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery

Dr. Ourania Preventza shares how to better understand your blood pressure numbers and how they may change over time.

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The Stitch 

Understanding Hemorrhoids and Your Treatment Options

January 26, 2022March 22, 2022colorectal surgery, hemorrhoid, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery

Brian Lassinger discusses common hemorrhoid issues and possible treatment options, such as colorectal surgery.

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Healthy Habits: Dr. Chad Wilson enjoys running, golfing

January 25, 2022January 26, 2022Healthy Habits, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery

Dr. Chad Wilson, associate professor in the department of surgery at Baylor, shares some of his healthy habits with us.

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The Stitch 

Surgery and Thyroid Cancer: What you need to know

January 19, 2022January 19, 2022Division of Surgical Oncology, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, thyroid cancer, thyroid disease

Dr. Feibi Zheng shares insights on thyroid issues and when surgery might be needed for thyroid conditions.

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The Stitch 

Six Common Myths about Heart Surgery

January 12, 2022January 13, 2022Heart Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery

Is robotic heart surgery always better? Dr. Todd Rosengart debunks this and other common myths about heart surgery.

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The Stitch 

Diagnosing pancreatic cancer: what are the symptoms?

November 18, 2021November 18, 2021Bertie Taylor, Cancer, Dr. William Fisher, Elkins Pancreas Center, Healthcare, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, pancreatic cancer

Dr. William Fisher explains the risks for pancreatic cancer, treatment options and what patients should consider when seeking care.

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The Stitch 

Lung cancer awareness: The importance of early detection and treatment

November 11, 2021Bertie Taylor, Cancer, Healthcare, lung cancer, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery

Dr. Robert Taylor Ripley discusses common causes of lung cancer, risks and the latest treatments.

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The Stitch 

Organ and tissue transplantation: What you should know

November 4, 2021Bertie Taylor, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Organ Transplant, Surgery

Dr. Aladdein Mattar discusses the role of the transplant surgeon, challenges in the field and advances that are improving patient outcomes.

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The Stitch 

How surgical advances have improved detection, removal of breast cancer

October 20, 2021October 21, 2021Breast Cancer, Cancer, Healthcare, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Surgery

How have advanced surgical techniques improved breast cancer diagnosis and treatment? Jessica Salmans LaCross discusses the latest technologies.

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From The Labs Image of the Month From the Labs: A closer look at tertiary lymphoid structures. Image courtesy of M. Zelazowski/ P. Castro/Baylor’s Human Tissue Acquisition & Pathology (HTAP) Core.

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