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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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.
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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What you need to know about skin cancer
Dr. E. Ramsay Camp says early detection of melanoma, a type of skin cancer, is key to successful treatment .
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Baylor included in recent studies on best treatments for limb salvage
Two impactful trials on treating and preventing limb loss were recently published, including one study largely conducted at Baylor College of Medicine. PROMISE II PROMISE
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Baylor Medicine doctors’ team approach heals patient
Jay Netherly, a diabetes patient and Houston resident, cut his toe coming out of the shower one morning. He visited a few doctors and tried
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Deep Vein Thrombosis: Understanding the risks, causes and treatments
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a serious condition that affects millions of people each year. It is a type of blood clot that forms deep
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