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Momentum is Baylor College of Medicine’s blog that spans health news, medical education updates, healthcare, community, and events around the College.

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Sargassum seaweed carries potential for respiratory problems

June 1, 2023June 1, 2023Emergency Medicine, Sarah Shafer, seaweed

A 5,000-mile floating mass of seaweed has already started washing up on Florida beaches, and with it, the potential for respiratory health concerns. Dr. Sarah Shafer explains.

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Addressing hunger on the ground in Colombia

May 30, 2023May 30, 2023Fundación Baylor Colombia, Global Child Health Pediatrics Residency Program, World Hunger Day

May 28 marks World Hunger Day, a time to reflect on a problem still faced by many people despite advances in agricultural technology and government

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A new education and health sciences building, a new era for Baylor and the TMC

May 25, 2023May 25, 2023Lillie and Roy Cullen Tower, Texas Medical Center

As a great-grandchild of Lillie and Hugh Roy Cullen, I’ve heard the story of Baylor College of Medicine countless times since I was a small

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UV clothing can protect your skin

May 23, 2023clothing, Dermatology, sun, ultraviolet

Daily sunscreen use offers excellent protection against harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. However, for those wanting extra protection, sun-protective clothing can be a great supplemental safeguard.

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Congratulations to the Baylor College of Medicine class of 2023!

May 22, 2023May 23, 2023Class of 2023, Graduation 2023

Congratulations to the Baylor College of Medicine class of 2023! Friends, family and members of the Baylor community will come together later tonight to celebrate

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“Time is brain”: Minimizing the risk of death, severe injury for stroke patients

May 18, 2023acute ischemic stroke, Department of Neurosurgery, Dr. Naser Jaleel, Stroke

Dr. Naser Jaleel explains what patients need to know about strokes and the importance of timely intervention to minimize the damage caused by stroke.

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Focus on fun and protect your eyes this summer

May 16, 2023May 23, 2023eye safety, ophthalmology, Summer, swimming

Summer activities mean more time outside, but some can pose potential hazards to eye safety. Baylor ophthalmologist Dr. Masih Ahmed urges everyone to protect their

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Give me a break: the benefit of sabbaticals

May 11, 2023May 23, 2023Career, Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, sabbatical

A sabbatical is an extended period of leave from work. While some believe it acts as a break from the career, it usually aims to

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Dr. Thomas Kosten develops anti-Fentanyl vaccine

May 9, 2023May 9, 2023Fentanyl, Immunology, Neuroscience, opioid, overdose, pharmacology, Psychiatry, vaccine

Each year, more Americans die from drug overdoses than in traffic accidents. More than three out of five of these deaths are the result of

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Water dangers: what to know before taking a dip

May 8, 2023May 5, 2023Department of Emergency Medicine, Summer, swimming, water safety

Dr. Sara Andrabi cautions swimmers against swimming-related illnesses and dangers ahead of the summer break.

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