January 2016 – MD Monthly

Tuning The Brain With Deep Brain Stimulation

January 26, 2016

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical treatment involving the implantation of a medical device called a brain pacemaker, which sends electrical impulses to specific parts of the brain. DB... Read More...

LASIK At The South Texas Eye Institute

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January 26, 2016

Men's

For the better part of a decade, the South Texas Eye Institute, under the guide of Dr. Martén, has persistently proven their impassioned dedication to their patients and toward improving themselves ... Read More...

The Zika Virus: 4 Things To Know If You’re Pregnant

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January 25, 2016

Women's

You may have heard about the Zika virus, and of the case confirmed recently in Houston, Texas. Last Friday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also recommended that pregnant women postpon... Read More...

Texas MD | January-February Issue 2016

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January 22, 2016

Children's, Medical Innovations, Men's, Senior, Women's

Open publication - Free publishing ... Read More...

Discovering, Serving, and Living Life to the Fullest

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January 22, 2016

Senior

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If you’re lucky enough to live a satisfying life like George Workman, great things will happen to you. He went from a simple farm life in Missouri to being an electrician for the United States Na... Read More...

Is It Winter Blues Or Lack Of Vitamin D?

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January 18, 2016

Women's

Feeling more tired than usual lately? Or are you experiencing unexplained aches and pains? It may be a lack of vitamin D. Vitamin D is a vitamin your body absorbs primarily through exposure to sunlight ... Read More...

Losing Darren

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January 18, 2016

Men's

Editor's Note: Identifying details here have been changed to protect patient privacy. This article was originally published by Progress Notes, a blog written by Baylor College of Medicine students, and has been... Read More...

Cervical Health Awareness Month: 3 Ways To Avoid Cervical Cancer

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January 16, 2016

Women's

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, and an important time to educate yourself and your loved ones about cervical cancer, the human papillomavirus (HPV) and the importance of early detection. W... Read More...

Curing Cancer In The Coastal Bend

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January 15, 2016

Medical Innovations, Women's

Each year, more than one million people in the United States are diagnosed with cancer. Whether it’s you or a loved one, choosing the right place for care is an important part of the journey to a... Read More...

An Overview of Integrated Behavioral Health

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January 15, 2016

Children's, Women's

Most patients seek help for behavioral health problems in primary care. This in part is due to patient’s being un- or underinsured for behavioral health services even when they have medical cover... Read More...

Monthly Archives January 26, 2016