Not all risk is in the OR: How frailty and nutrition shape nephrectomy outcomes
When we think of risks in surgery, our minds often go to human factors around the procedure itself, but some powerful predictors of surgical outcomes
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Balancing relief and risk: Understanding cervical epidural steroid injections for neck pain
Cervical radiculopathy is a condition where a nerve in the neck gets pinched or irritated, often causing pain that travels from the neck down into
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The ethics of telling: Alzheimer’s, diagnosis, and the power of communication
When it comes to Alzheimer’s disease, what we say – and how we say it – matters more than we might think. A new article
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Telemedicine need not be filtered out of dialysis centers
The COVID-19 pandemic fueled an explosion in the use of telemedicine for patient care. Telemedicine involves the use of video calls, phone consultations and other
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Advancing hospital care for children on the autism spectrum: The time is now
No matter where in the hospital you work, you likely have encountered a child on the autism spectrum. If you have ever thought to yourself
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Baylor Health Policy Symposium 2025: Where policy meets practice
From Medicaid reform to psychedelic therapy, health policy debates shape the way we experience healthcare every day. However, more and more states are being relied
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When access to hearing help isn’t equal
As a pediatric otolaryngologist, I’ll never forget the 7-year-old who arrived at our clinic after years without proper hearing intervention. Despite clear signs of hearing
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The reasons many people use antibiotics without a prescription in Harris County
Antibiotic resistance is a growing global health crisis driven primarily by the misuse and overuse of antibiotics. Using antibiotics without a prescription contributes to this
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Artificial intelligence in pediatric electrocardiography: Embracing the next decade of innovation
In medicine, every decade brings new tools and methods that reshape how we diagnose and treat disease. Right now, I see artificial intelligence (AI) emerging as
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The journey of the texome project: Bridging the gap in genomic medicine
How Texas Children’s Hospital and Baylor are using exome sequencing to level the playing field for patients with undiagnosed rare diseases.
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