The Stitch Blog
The Stitch is the official blog of the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine, where department members share their expertise, research, and clinical experience, and patients share their personal stories of surgery and healing.
Other Blog Posts
Physicians and members of the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery share their expertise and are regularly published in Baylor College of Medicine’s blogs Momentum, From the Labs, Progress Notes or other news feeds. Our experts provide healthcare tips, answer questions about procedures, share their personal observations, discuss their research, and more.
It’s all in the delivery – Antibodies improve nanoparticle delivery of therapeutic nucleic acids
What is the importance of BMI?
Resilience Through COVID-19: ‘Super Sherrie’
Transplants and teaching: An interview with Dr. Thao Galvan
Healthy Habits: Dr. Brian Lepow enjoys camping, biking to stay active
Healthy Habits: Virtual workouts, swimming help Dr. Juliet Holder-Haynes stay motivated
COVID-19 and advanced heart and lung disease
Expert dispels common colorectal cancer surgery myths
Dr. Charles H. McCollum reflects on early days of surgery at Baylor
A second chance at life: Discovering an alternative to diabetic foot amputation
Preventing physician burnout: Ergonomic support and personal well-being
Some antibiotic-resistant bacteria have outside help
Recommendations released for transition of senior surgeons
How bystanders can help trauma victims
What you need to know about heart valve surgery and recovery
Closing the gender gap in cardiothoracic surgery
Colon and rectal cancers: Know your treatment options
Colon and rectal cancers: Know your treatment options Colon and rectal cancers: Know your treatment options
Life as a trauma surgeon: An interview with Dr. Stephanie Gordy
Life lessons inspire excellence in medical education
Surviving the medical career journey with humor and kindness
Healthy Habits: Dr. Atif Iqbal enjoys weightlifting, low-sugar protein shakes
Healthy Habits: Swimming, jogging and music keep Dr. Kenneth Liao moving
Healthy Habits: Dr. James Suliburk enjoys morning exercise and Houston’s food scene
Explore reconstruction options after a breast cancer diagnosis
Questions to ask before opting for plastic surgery
Kick off the school year right with these shoe shopping tips
TCH plastic surgery chief, Edward Buchanan, M.D., writes children’s books about emotional resilience
Surgeons’ skills go beyond the scalpel
Heart NLRP3 inflammasome linked to atrial fibrillation
The dark side of antibiotic ciprofloxacin
Eliminating p63 gene could convert scar tissue into heart muscle
What is thoracic outlet syndrome?
Dos and don’ts for surgery preparation and care
Be aware of colorectal cancer risk, no matter your age
What’s next for surgeon-scientists?
Minimally invasive method can redo heart valve replacements
Don’t let carpal tunnel syndrome push your buttons
Immunotherapy treatment gives lung cancer patient second chance
Robotic procedure provides minimally invasive treatment option for early-stage lung cancer
Ten tips help prevent diabetic foot ulcers
A routine mesothelioma check-up after Hurricane Harvey
Innovations improve donor organ availability for lung transplantation
Hernia care: What you need to know
Lumps, bumps and breast cancer: What you should know
Thyroid cancer awareness: Know your risk
How Gata4 helps mend a broken heart
Pancreatic cancer: What you need to know
Healthy Habits: Moderate workouts, limiting red meat intake key for Dr. Neal Barshes
Healthy Habits: Dr. Gabriel Loor enjoys martial arts, breathing exercises to stay focused
Healthy Habits: Elliptical training, morning workouts keep Dr. Joseph Lamelas active
Baylor goes blue for National Diabetes Awareness Month
From Pre-Med to Med: Making the Transition to Medical School
Healthy Habits: Staying hydrated, swimming key for Dr. Lisa Haubert
Growing Up Baylor: Dr. Ronald Cotton
Surgeons volunteer to help girls find passion in STEM fields
Beyond FitBits: Baylor’s iCAMP exploring the future of wearable tech, health
Preparing for simulated competition
Are you having symptoms of GERD?
Teen weight-loss surgery study shows reversal of type 2 diabetes
Three reasons to quit smoking before reconstructive breast surgery
What you should know about VATS lobectomy
Important conversations: Navigating doctor, patient communications
Why you should know about celiac artery compression syndrome
Undergrads get insight into surgery through Baylor summer program
