Six Common Myths about Heart Surgery
Is robotic heart surgery always better? Dr. Todd Rosengart debunks this and other common myths about heart surgery.
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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.
Five Ways to Have a Healthy Heart
Dr. Alexander Schutz offers five lifestyle tips for lowering your risk for heart disease and heart attacks.
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Seven Holiday Safety Tips
Between decorating, enjoying food and visiting loved ones, the holiday festivities can create more opportunities for accidents and injuries.
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Holiday Eating Tips After Bariatric Surgery
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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Tips for Diabetic Foot Care
Robert Lee Abbitt shares advice for diabetic foot care.
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Diagnosing pancreatic cancer: what are the symptoms?
Dr. William Fisher explains the risks for pancreatic cancer, treatment options and what patients should consider when seeking care.
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Lung cancer awareness: The importance of early detection and treatment
Dr. Robert Taylor Ripley discusses common causes of lung cancer, risks and the latest treatments.
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Organ and tissue transplantation: What you should know
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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How surgical advances have improved detection, removal of breast cancer
How have advanced surgical techniques improved breast cancer diagnosis and treatment? Jessica Salmans LaCross discusses the latest technologies.
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Tips for recovery after breast reconstruction surgery
Tips and first-hand insights about how to recover from breast reconstruction surgery with DIEP flap.
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