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What causes hearing loss?

May 20, 2016 Aging, audiology, Audiology Services, Better Hearing and Speech Month, Dr. Shirin Jivani, Head and Neck, Healthcare, hearing, hearing loss, Houston, otolaryngology

Suffering from hearing loss can be a painful experience for both you and your loved ones. Your first question might be, “why is this happening?”

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Throwback Thursday: Thriller at Baylor

May 19, 2016 flash mob, History, Houston, Michael Jackson, Nicole Blanton, Student Life, Thriller, Throwback Thursday

It’s close to midnight – and a group of Baylor College of Medicine students are reenacting one of the most iconic music videos of all

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Student Simulation Showcase helps students gain valuable experience

May 18, 2016 Baylor College of Medicine Student Simulation Society, Baylor Simulation Center, Deborah Taylor, Dr. Paul Klotman, Dr. Tyson Pillow, Education, Events, Healthcare, Houston, Jake Valentine, medical students, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, simulation, Student Life, Surgery, Technology

On April 16, students from Baylor College of Medicine and the McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston joined

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Be prepared for hurricane season

May 17, 2016 Dr. Norman Sussman, Houston, Hurricane Season, Hurricanes, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Nicole Blanton, Surgery

From protecting your home to creating a preparedness kit, here are some resources and information to help ensure you have an action plan during hurricane

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Healthy Habits: Staying hydrated, swimming key for Dr. Lisa Haubert

May 16, 2016 Dr. Lisa Haubert, Healthcare, Healthy Habits, Houston, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Nutrition, Nutrition and Wellness, Surgery

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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Graduate student learning to make a difference through science

May 13, 2016 Dr. Andrew Sikora, Education, Head and Neck Cancer Program, Healthcare, Houston, Hsuan-Chen Liu, otolaryngology, Research, Sikora Lab, Student Life

A vital cornerstone of medicine is research, which keeps the medical sciences evolving and dynamic. Dr. Andrew Sikora, vice chair for research and co-director of

Courtesy of the Baylor College of Medicine Archives

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Throwback Thursday: Celebrating Nurses

May 12, 2016 Andy Phifer, History, Houston, National Nurses Week, Nurses, nursing, Throwback Thursday

We’re in the midst of National Nurses Week, a time to celebrate the contributions that nurses make to healthcare. In this photo from the 1954

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Cupcake Man Project brings joy to patients, healthcare professionals

May 11, 2016 Affiliates, Ben Taub Hospital, Community, Cupcake Man Project, Department of Internal Medicine, Dr. Niraj Mehta, Family and community medicine, Healthcare, Houston, Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, Nicole Blanton, TED talks

Spending your birthday in the hospital can be a difficult experience. However, a group of dedicated healthcare professionals is making the experience a little sweeter

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Growing Up Baylor: Dr. Ronald Cotton

May 10, 2016 Affiliates, Baylor College of Medicine, DeBakey High School for Health Professions, Dr. Ronald Cotton, Growing Up Baylor, Houston, Surgery

Imagine studying, training and eventually teaching at the same institution during the span of your career. A special group of physicians, faculty members and researchers

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Healthy Habits: Laughter, setting goals help Dr. Paul Paily stay focused

May 9, 2016 Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dr. Paul Paily, Fitness, Healthy Habits, Houston, Nutrition, Nutrition and Wellness

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