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Summer tips: Staying safe in the water

June 23, 2014 Dr. Gordon Schutze, pediatrics, Summer, Summer activities

With school out and as the mercury climbs, we all begin looking for ways to beat the heat. This can mean trips to the pool,

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Advancing innovative research for Baylor scientists

June 20, 2014 Advanced Technology Core Labs, Baylor College of Medicine, Collaboration, Community, Dean Edwards, Education, Research, VIICTR, Virtually Integrated Institutions for Clinical and Translational Research

This feature is part of a series that focuses on VIICTR, highlighting clinical and translational research at Baylor College of Medicine. The Advanced Technology Core Labs at

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Throwback Thursday: Eyes wide open

June 19, 2014 Audrey M. Marks, Dr. Michael E. DeBakey, Dr. Michael E. DeBakey Library and Museum, History, Houston, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Surgery, Throwback Thursday

Surgery is serious business. But you can pause for a photo, right? In this photo from the 1970 Aesculapian Yearbook, courtesy the Baylor College of

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Undergrads get insight into surgery through Baylor summer program

June 18, 2014 Dr. Kenneth L. Mattox, Dr. Michael E. DeBakey, Dr. Shayan Izaddoost, Education, History, Houston, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey Summer Surgery Program, Surgery, undergraduate

This year, the Michael E. DeBakey Summer Surgery Program was comprised of 15 outstanding college students from across the country with diverse backgrounds. “All of

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Day in the life: Helping patients navigate care

June 17, 2014 Baylor Clinic, careers, Day in the Life, Department of Internal Medicine, Healthcare, Houston, I am BCM, jobs, registered nurse

Meet Susan Peterson, registered nurse in the Department of Internal Medicine at Baylor Clinic. With 50 years of experience in nursing, Peterson has worked at

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Important conversations: Navigating doctor, patient communications

June 16, 2014 amputation, Baylor College of Medicine, communication, Diabetes, Healthcare, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Surgery

Alice, my younger sister, or Ms. Alice, as everyone calls her, has spent her life helping other people. Never tiring of her dedication as a

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From Pre-Med to Med: Making the Transition to Medical School

June 13, 2014 Dr. Mary Brandt, Education, medical school, Student Life

Making the transition from college to medical school is one of the biggest academic “leaps” a student can make. I was recently asked to address

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Throwback Thursday: Careful measurement

June 12, 2014 Audrey M. Marks, Community, History, Houston, Research, Throwback Thursday

This Throwback Thursday we travel back to 1966, where working in the lab required concentration and a steady hand. This photo, courtesy of the Baylor

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Stay on course: Expert advice for avoiding, treating golf injuries

June 11, 2014 Dr. Thomas Hunt, golf, golf injuries, Healthcare, Nutrition and Wellness, Orthopedic surgery, wrist injuries

It doesn’t matter if you are a professional or casual enthusiast; golfers are prone to wrist injuries. Dr. Thomas Hunt of Baylor College of Medicine,

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Online resource helps connect researchers, resources

June 10, 2014 Audrey M. Marks, Ben Taub Hospital, Collaboration, Community, Dr. Susan Blaney, Education, Gulf Coast Consortia, History, innovation, Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Research, Rice University, Texas Children's Hospital, University of Houston College of Pharmacy, VIICTR, Virtually Integrated Institutions for Clinical and Translational Research

With the goal of connecting researchers, clinicians and resources in mind, Baylor College of Medicine launched the Virtually Integrated Institutions for Clinical and Translational Research