Maintaining emotional wellness as a trauma surgeon
As a member of the trauma team at one of only two level-I trauma centers in Houston, I see all
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Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery
Pediatric plastic surgeon helps patients thrive through literature
When Dr. Edward Buchanan realized he had a message to share with his patients that was beyond the scope of
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Reconstruction procedure gives breast cancer survivor new outlook
Ten years ago, when Judy Howell was fundraising for the Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center at Baylor College of
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Creating a path in global surgery
When Dr. Rachel Davis started her general surgery residency at Baylor College of Medicine, she knew she wanted work in
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Monitoring device could prevent sudden unexpected infant death syndrome
Sudden unexpected infant death syndrome (SUIDS) occurs when a baby, under the age of one, passes away when there was
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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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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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