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A growing body of research shows that obesity is a significant contributing factor to various chronic health conditions. A recent study published in the Journal

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What you need to know about skin cancer

May 17, 2023May 16, 2023Division of Surgical Oncology, melanoma, Skin Cancer

Dr. E. Ramsay Camp says early detection of melanoma, a type of skin cancer, is key to successful treatment .

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Baylor included in recent studies on best treatments for limb salvage

May 3, 2023limb loss, limb salvage, Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy

Two impactful trials on treating and preventing limb loss were recently published, including one study largely conducted at Baylor College of Medicine. PROMISE II PROMISE

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Baylor Medicine doctors’ team approach heals patient

April 26, 2023May 2, 2023Diabetes, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, toe and flow

Jay Netherly, a diabetes patient and Houston resident, cut his toe coming out of the shower one morning. He visited a few doctors and tried

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Deep Vein Thrombosis: Understanding the risks, causes and treatments

April 19, 2023April 19, 2023blood clot, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Vascular Surgery

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a serious condition that affects millions of people each year. It is a type of blood clot that forms deep

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What is the cost of not having weight loss surgery?

April 12, 2023April 27, 2023Bariatric surgery, Obesity, weight loss surgery

Obesity is a complex condition that can have a significant impact on an individual’s health, quality of life and finances. For many people struggling with

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Common pelvic floor issues from diastasis recti to sexual dysfunction

April 5, 2023April 5, 2023colorectal surgery, constipation, pelvic floor dysfunction, physical therapy, sexual dysfunction

“There really is no reason for patients to suffer with sexual dysfunction, constipation or other pelvic floor issues,” says Dr. Punam Parikh-Amin said.

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Baylor surgeons aim to improve colorectal cancer care through research

March 29, 2023April 5, 2023Colorectal Cancer, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery

Colorectal surgeons at Baylor College of Medicine are leading several ongoing, cutting-edge research projects that aim to enhance patient care. Not only does Baylor provide