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 conditions that individuals deal with
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Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery
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 50% of physicians in the
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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 at age 60 and older.
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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 gather some information about the
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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 Diboll, Texas. The 72-year-old former
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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 country this summer, they are
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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, even though they are often
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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 school juniors and seniors look
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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 over recent years, it may
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Kick off the school year right with these shoe shopping tips
It’s that time of year again and millions of families will be hitting the stores to stock up on back-to-school gear. That long list of
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