How trauma impacts healing: one surgeon’s quest to prevent complications
Dr. Jennifer Leonard discusses her dedication to improving outcomes for trauma patients by uncovering how trauma alters immune function.
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Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery
Healthy Habits: Dr. Samer Mattar enjoys walking on the treadmill
Dr. Samer Mattar, professor in the Division of Trauma, Bariatric and Acute Care Surgery, shares some of his healthy habits with us.
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New ASCO guidelines reinforce role of surgery in mesothelioma treatment
Dr. R. Taylor Ripley discusses the new ASCO guidelines for mesothelioma and explains the role of surgery in mesothelioma treatment.
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How a summer surgery program inspired Dr. Hwang’s journey into medicine
Dr. Lyahn Hwang reflects on her time in the Michael E. DeBakey Summer Surgery Program and how it led her to a career in medicine.
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Healthy Habits: Nandan Kumar Mondal enjoys riding his bike
Dr. Nandan Kumar Mondal, assistant professor in the Division of Cardiothoracic Transplantation and Circulatory Support, shares some of his healthy habits with us.
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Battling breast cancer while caring for patients
Nurse practitioner Line Hinojosa not only faces her own health battle but continues to care for patients, all while being a devoted mother.
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Healthy Habits: Dr. Pabel Miah enjoys cooking, swimming and gardening
Dr. Pabel Miah, surgical oncologist and assistant professor in the Department of Surgery, shares some of his healthy habits with us.
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Understanding small bowel obstructions: causes, symptoms and treatment
Samra Radomsky, PA-C, shares what patients need to know about small bowel obstructions.
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Patient’s leg saved by Baylor Medicine surgeon
Jose Samano was told that amputation of his leg was inevitable. Dr. Tyler Coye evaluated Samano and saw a possibility to save his leg.
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Virtual education programs train clinicians around the world
The Center for Global Surgery’s new virtual opportunities for education aim to strengthen surgery around the globe.
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