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The Stitch

BMI alone is not adequate to assess health

July 5, 2023 BMI,  Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery,  obesity-related diseases,  Weight Loss

“The report recommends clinicians should consider other factors, in addition to the BMI, when assessing a patient’s risk for obesity related diseases.”

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Baylor Medicine's Hernia Center Team: S Julie-Ann Lloyd, M.D., Michele Loor, M.D., Heather West, PA-C
The Stitch

Hernia recurrence: Why does it happen and how to prevent it

June 21, 2023 Baylor Medicine,  Hernia Center,  Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery

A hernia is a gap in the abdominal wall that allows the contents of the abdomen, such as fat or intestines, to squeeze through. Most

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The Stitch

Back to business after hernia surgery

June 7, 2023 hernia,  Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery,  recovery

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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The Stitch

The link between cancer, obesity and metabolic health

May 24, 2023 Cancer,  Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery,  Obesity,  Weight Loss and Metabolic Center

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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The Stitch

Baylor Medicine doctors’ team approach heals patient

April 26, 2023 Diabetes,  Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery,  toe and flow

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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The Stitch

Baylor surgeons aim to improve colorectal cancer care through research

March 29, 2023 Colorectal Cancer,  Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery

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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The Stitch

Surgery and Operative Risks: What Patients Need to Know

March 15, 2023 Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery,  risks,  Surgery

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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The Stitch

Types of Hernias and the Benefit of Care at a Hernia Center

March 1, 2023 Baylor Medicine Hernia Center,  hernia repair,  Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery

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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The Stitch

Men 60 and older with certain risk factors should get screened for life-threatening heart condition

February 8, 2023 abdominal aortic aneurysm,  Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery,  Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery,  older men

“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

February 1, 2023 Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery,  heart disease,  Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery,  Women's Health

“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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