Types of Hernias and the Benefit of Care at a Hernia Center
Hernias occur when an internal organ or tissue pushes through a weak point or tear in the surrounding muscle or tissue. “In general, treatment for
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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.
Yearly exams and lifestyle changes may prevent No. 1 killer
Dr. Ourania Preventza stresses the importance of a yearly physical exam to check for signs of coronary artery disease.
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Is intermittent fasting right for you?
Rachel Griehs, registered dietitian, explains the pros, cons, dos and don’ts of intermittent fasting, and what to expect from it.
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Men 60 and older with certain risk factors should get screened for life-threatening heart condition
“Typically, there are no symptoms present until the aneurysm has burst, and the survival rate is only 25-50%,” Dr. Joseph Coselli said.
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Why women with heart issues are undertreated and have worse outcomes than men
“We as women are a different group of people and, unfortunately, we don’t have enough data to publish specific guidelines to say, ‘When you see this, do this,’” Barron said.
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New year, new weight loss
Baylor Medicine registered dietitian Rachel Griehs offers four tips to lose weight and keep it off in the New Year.
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Lessons from a surgeon who became a patient
Division of Surgical Oncology surgeon Dr. James Suliburk recently found himself on the other side of the operating table as a patient.
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Baylor Medicine experts can help you quit smoking this year
The Tobacco Cessation Program in the Division of Thoracic Surgery offers patients a combination of behavioral support and drug therapy.
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General surgery resident research to improve survival of children with Wilms Tumor in Malawi
Baylor College of Medicine residents are contributing to research aimed at improving treatment for diseases around the world. Specifically, Dr. David Holmes, contributed to a
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What patients need to know about skin grafts
Using skin grafts for wound coverage is a foundational technique in plastic surgery. Learn how Baylor surgeons use them to help patients.
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