Intimate partner violence: A persistent post-disaster threat
In March 2017, a prominent surgeon in Houston was allegedly killed by her husband. In the search to discover if this event was an anomaly,
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Momentum
Momentum is Baylor College of Medicine’s blog that spans health news, medical education updates, healthcare, community, and events around the College.
Lumps, bumps and breast cancer: What you should know
If you’ve ever done a breast self-exam and felt anything peculiar, you might’ve wondered if it is cause for concern. According to the National Cancer
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How immunotherapy is transforming cancer treatment and patient care
From surgical intervention to targeted therapies, a wide range of treatment options are now available for many patients with cancer. Immunotherapy is a tool that
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Throwback Thursday: Skeleton Crew
Today is Throwback Thursday, but with Friday the 13th landing tomorrow, in the middle of October, we can’t help but want to feel a little
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Why I’m partnering with Baylor College of Medicine
I was excited about the opportunity to partner with Baylor College of Medicine. It felt like we instantly shared a natural common ground, besides both
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Healthy Habits: Dr. Michele Loor sets realistic goals, enjoys yoga to stay fit
Taking care of your health is a priority and nobody knows that more than physicians and healthcare providers. It can sometimes be difficult to find
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What now? When hearing aids just aren’t enough
We live in a noisy world, and the importance of sound is impossible to ignore. Sound tells us so much about the environments we navigate
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Recognizing juvenile arthritis
When most people think of arthritis, they picture adults with aching joints. But children can suffer from arthritis as well. Juvenile arthritis impacts approximately one
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Throwback Thursday: A Close Shave
The transformation from Dr. Jekyll to Mr. Hyde was one of science gone wrong. This week, we have a much easier method. Sometimes you just
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Loss spurs genetic testing, early breast cancer diagnosis and treatment
The day Sharon Shapiro’s daughter delivered her baby was nothing short of a miracle. What had been a relatively standard pregnancy for her daughter had
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