Back to business after hernia surgery
Hernias affect millions of people worldwide. A hernia arises when the strength layer of the abdominal wall develops a weak spot and an organ or
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Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery
The link between cancer, obesity and metabolic health
A growing body of research shows that obesity is a significant contributing factor to various chronic health conditions. A recent study published in the Journal
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Baylor Medicine doctors’ team approach heals patient
Jay Netherly, a diabetes patient and Houston resident, cut his toe coming out of the shower one morning. He visited a few doctors and tried
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Baylor surgeons aim to improve colorectal cancer care through research
Colorectal surgeons at Baylor College of Medicine are leading several ongoing, cutting-edge research projects that aim to enhance patient care. Not only does Baylor provide
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Surgery and Operative Risks: What Patients Need to Know
As a patient, it’s important to understand surgical risks and complications and what steps you can take to mitigate them.
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Types of Hernias and the Benefit of Care at a Hernia Center
Hernias occur when an internal organ or tissue pushes through a weak point or tear in the surrounding muscle or tissue. “In general, treatment for
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Men 60 and older with certain risk factors should get screened for life-threatening heart condition
“Typically, there are no symptoms present until the aneurysm has burst, and the survival rate is only 25-50%,” Dr. Joseph Coselli said.
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Why women with heart issues are undertreated and have worse outcomes than men
“We as women are a different group of people and, unfortunately, we don’t have enough data to publish specific guidelines to say, ‘When you see this, do this,’” Barron said.
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Lessons from a surgeon who became a patient
Division of Surgical Oncology surgeon Dr. James Suliburk recently found himself on the other side of the operating table as a patient.
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General surgery resident research to improve survival of children with Wilms Tumor in Malawi
Baylor College of Medicine residents are contributing to research aimed at improving treatment for diseases around the world. Specifically, Dr. David Holmes, contributed to a
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