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Raising awareness about pancreatic cancer: A message from Dr. William E. Fisher

The Stitch

November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, dedicated to shedding light on a disease that often goes unnoticed until it’s too late. The post Raising awareness about pancreatic cancer: A message from Dr. William E. Fisher appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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A Mother’s Battle with Lung Cancer and the Importance of Early Detection

Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons

This Thanksgiving, 39-year-old Cherith Satterfield has much to be grateful for as she gathers with her family. The wife, mother of five, three grown and two at home, was unexpectedly diagnosed with a rare, aggressive form of lung cancer earlier this year. For Cherith, the journey has been a powerful reminder to take your health seriously.

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Why comprehensive metrics matter in patient outcome studies  

The Stitch

Patient-centered care and patient outcomes research are becoming increasingly prevalent. With growing internet access, patients can now easily access research that informs clinical decision-making, and The post Why comprehensive metrics matter in patient outcome studies appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Blast from the past: Best practices for successful implementation of ERAS

OR Manager

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) represents a transformative approach in modern surgical care, emphasizing evidence-based, multidisciplinary protocols to optimize patient recovery. Spanning decades, ERAS has grown from a novel concept into a global standard for perioperative care, with benefits that include shorter hospital stays, fewer complications, and reduced healthcare costs.