BMI alone is not adequate to assess health
“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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Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery
Hernia recurrence: Why does it happen and how to prevent it
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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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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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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