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Dear BCM: Congregating at the Cullen Building

July 8, 2013 Andy Phifer, Audrey M. Marks, Baylor College of Medicine, BCM, Dear BCM, History, Houston

Then versus now – this week, we take a look back at how the College has changed as we celebrate 70 years of victories in

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In case you missed it: Blueberries, brain scans and an exciting anniversary

July 6, 2013 Audrey M. Marks, Children's Nutrition Research Center, Fundraising, History, Houston, In Case You Missed It, Nutrition, Nutrition and Wellness

Whether you’re enjoying a long weekend or just starting yours, welcome back to BCM Momentum. This week we’re gearing up for a big celebration. So

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70 years of victories: Building toward the future

July 5, 2013 Audrey M. Marks, Baylor College of Medicine, Community, Houston

As we reflect on 70 years in Houston, Baylor College of Medicine is also looking toward the future. In addition to preparing doctors, scientists and researchers for

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Throwback Thursday: Medicine and the military at the College

July 4, 2013 Audrey M. Marks, Baylor College of Medicine, Fourth of July, History, Houston, Independence Day, July 4, Reserve Officers' Training Corps, Throwback Thursday

As we celebrate our nation’s independence, we also celebrate our students who have helped in the fight for freedom. In this 1944 photo from the

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Five tips to ensure a supply of your prescription medications during a hurricane

July 3, 2013 Ana María Rodríguez, Dr. Norman Sussman, Hurricanes, Medications

Hurricane season is here. Are you prepared? One of the biggest concerns when a hurricane approaches and forces people to leave home is running out

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‘Get it Write’: BCM student helps kids with genetic conditions through writing

July 2, 2013 Community, community events, genetic disorders, Genetics, Jordan Magaziner, Students, writing

Baylor College of Medicine medical student Chaya Murali has a special interest in working with kids affected by genetic disorders. But instead of focusing on

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Top four reasons to be treated in a teaching hospital

July 1, 2013 Dr. Mary Brandt, Interns, Residents, Student Life, Students, teaching hospitals

For anyone in medicine, particularly those of us who teach, July 1 is a very special day. It’s the day new interns start and, therefore,

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In Case You Missed It: Google Glass makes surgery history, citizens of science, men's health and more

June 29, 2013 BCM, Dr. William Brinkley, Education, Hepatitis C, Jordan Magaziner, liver disease, Men's Health, Surgery

Hope you had a great week and that your weekend is starting off well! As always, BCM Momentum brings you news that you may have

Tulane University School of Medicine students and, from left, Dr. Ian L. Taylor, Tulane's Associate Senior Vice President for the Health Sciences and Dean, School of Medicine and Dr. N. Kevin Krane, Tulane's Vice Dean for Academic Affairs, give Dr. Michael E. DeBakey a standing ovation during Tulane's orientation at Baylor College of Medicine.

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70 years of victories: Moving forward

June 28, 2013 Baylor College of Medicine, Center for Space Medicine, Community, Dan L. Duncan Cancer Center, Dr. Michael E. DeBakey, History, Houston, Hurricane Katrina, Margaret M. Alkek Building for Biomedical Research, Tulane University School of Medicine

As we look back through BCM’s history from our arrival in Houston, a new chapter in our history, decades of accolades and accomplishments we focus on the College’s growth

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Throwback Thursday: DeBakey's real-time open heart surgery

June 27, 2013 Audrey M. Marks, Community, Dr. Michael E. DeBakey, History, Houston, Throwback Thursday

The 1960s saw an incredibly amount of advancements in technology, especially in television. While color television sets were still in their infancy and not completely