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The Stitch

Holiday Eating Tips After Bariatric Surgery

December 8, 2021 Bariatric surgery,  Holidays,  Nutrition

Schedules, mindfulness, food swaps and more. Our tips for people who have had bariatric weight loss surgery can help during the holidays.

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The Stitch

Tips for Diabetic Foot Care

November 24, 2021 Diabetes,  Foot Care,  Robert Lee Abbitt

Robert Lee Abbitt shares advice for diabetic foot care.

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The Stitch

Diagnosing pancreatic cancer: what are the symptoms?

November 18, 2021 Bertie Taylor,  Cancer,  Dr. William Fisher,  Elkins Pancreas Center,  Healthcare,  Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery,  pancreatic cancer

Dr. William Fisher explains the risks for pancreatic cancer, treatment options and what patients should consider when seeking care.

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The Stitch

Lung cancer awareness: The importance of early detection and treatment

November 11, 2021 Bertie Taylor,  Cancer,  Healthcare,  lung cancer,  Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery

Dr. Robert Taylor Ripley discusses common causes of lung cancer, risks and the latest treatments.

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The Stitch

Organ and tissue transplantation: What you should know

November 4, 2021 Bertie Taylor,  Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery,  Organ Transplant,  Surgery

Dr. Aladdein Mattar discusses the role of the transplant surgeon, challenges in the field and advances that are improving patient outcomes.

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The Stitch

How surgical advances have improved detection, removal of breast cancer

October 20, 2021 Breast Cancer,  Cancer,  Healthcare,  Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery,  Surgery

How have advanced surgical techniques improved breast cancer diagnosis and treatment? Jessica Salmans LaCross discusses the latest technologies.

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The Stitch

Tips for recovery after breast reconstruction surgery

October 13, 2021 Breast Cancer,  Healthcare,  Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery,  Surgery

Tips and first-hand insights about how to recover from breast reconstruction surgery with DIEP flap.

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The Stitch

What’s behind the increase in plastic and cosmetic surgery?

September 22, 2021 Bertie Taylor,  Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery,  plastic surgery

Dr. Edward Reece discusses common misconceptions about aesthetic surgery and factors that have made it popular in recent years.

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The Stitch

Why should I stop smoking?

August 26, 2021 Healthcare,  Lung,  Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery,  smoking cessation

A tobacco treatment specialist discusses the health effects of smoking, screening, and ways to quit.

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The Stitch

Understanding granulomatous mastitis, a rare breast condition

August 12, 2021 Healthcare,  Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery,  Women's Health

What is granulomatous mastitis, a mysterious breast disease that stays around for weeks, months or even years?

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