Updated weight loss surgery guidelines offer new hope
Bariatric surgery is now recommended for patients with a lower BMI threshold, as well as special consideration for people of Asian descent.
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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.
The do’s and don’ts of diabetic footwear
Dr. Tyler Coye shares advice on how to select the best diabetic footwear, a pivotal part of proper diabetes care.
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Aortic dissection awareness saves lives: Understanding symptoms, causes, treatment options
Patients with high blood pressure should be aware of the risk of aortic dissection, which can mimic other heart-related conditions.
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Surgery patient gives back to hospital where her life was saved – TWICE
Minnie Booker organized a group of volunteers to create and donate pillows to Baylor St. Luke’s as thanks for life-saving care.
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Navigating gallbladder removal: What you need to know
Dr. Toneva explains problems that can arise in the gallbladder and how those are best solved with surgery.
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Taking charge of your heart health
Dr. Todd Rosengart offers advice on the importance of heart health and details recent advances in cardiac surgery.
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Baylor surgeons perform first multi-organ transplant involving heart at Houston VA
Air Force veteran Walter Pinkney received a simultaneous heart and kidney transplant during a first-of-its-kind surgery.
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Breathing Hope: unveiling the reality of pulmonary fibrosis and the journey to a new breath
Pulmonary fibrosis is considered a rare lung disease but affects 207,000 people in the U.S. Patient Lolita Slagle shares her story.
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Baylor surgeons: Clinicians and inventors
Baylor College of Medicine surgeons do more than surgery. Most do work in the College’s other mission areas of research and education as well. But
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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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