The truth about weight loss surgery
Bariatric surgery is a weight loss procedure that has gained significant popularity in recent years. It involves making changes to the digestive system to help
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The Stitch
The Stitch is the official blog of the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, where department members share their expertise, research, and clinical experience, and patients share their personal stories of surgery and healing.
Heart surgeon reaches historic milestone: 500 robotic heart surgeries performed
Heart surgeon Dr. Kenneth K. Liao, professor and chief of the division of cardiothoracic transplantation and circulatory support in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of
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What is this bulge? Can I still exercise?
“Just because you have a hernia does not mean you cannot exercise,” says West.
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Unveiling sarcoma: understanding its risk factors and treatment options
In the vast landscape of cancer, sarcoma stands as a unique and complex disease. Unlike more well-known forms of cancer, such as breast or lung
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BMI alone is not adequate to assess health
“The report recommends clinicians should consider other factors, in addition to the BMI, when assessing a patient’s risk for obesity related diseases.”
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Duchess of York – Why she had a mastectomy and why mammograms matter
During a regular mammogram screening, Sarah, the Duchess of York, discovered that she had breast cancer. She recently underwent a successful surgery to treat the
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Hernia recurrence: Why does it happen and how to prevent it
A hernia is a gap in the abdominal wall that allows the contents of the abdomen, such as fat or intestines, to squeeze through. Most
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Non-sugar sweeteners don’t help weight maintenance
The World Health Organization recently issued a new guideline regarding non-sugar sweeteners. According to this guideline, the use of non-sugar sweeteners is not recommended for
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Back to business after hernia surgery
Hernias affect millions of people worldwide. A hernia arises when the strength layer of the abdominal wall develops a weak spot and an organ or
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The link between cancer, obesity and metabolic health
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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