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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Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery
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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Dr. Charles H. McCollum reflects on early days of surgery at Baylor
Throughout the latter half of the 20th century, the field of surgery saw many significant advancements. When I decided to
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A second chance at life: Discovering an alternative to diabetic foot amputation
In March 2018, Pedro Zapata, his wife Yolanda, and their daughter Claudia Lara traveled to Houston from their home in
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Preventing physician burnout: Ergonomic support and personal wellbeing
As a new group of residents and fellows begin the next steps of their medical training at hospitals across the
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Colon and rectal cancers: Know your treatment options
The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates that more than 44,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2019. However,
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Preventing ‘Shattered Dreams’ through drunk driving awareness
Prom, college prep and celebrating graduation with family and friends are just a few of the activities that most high
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Explore reconstruction options after a breast cancer diagnosis
Women often weigh a variety of reconstructive options after a breast cancer diagnosis. With the number of available procedures expanding
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