Baylor College of Medicine Department of Medicine

09/26/2025

Prevention is the best medicine. ✨ Dr. Christine Park explains why having a primary care provider can help catch conditions early, save money, and keep you healthier in the long run. Ready to put your health first?

Read more: https://blogs.bcm.edu/2025/09/18/why-you-need-a-primary-care-provider/

09/19/2025

Our Chair, Dr. Hashem El-Serag, shared his expertise on hepatocellular carcinoma at UC San Diego’s Grand Rounds and as the distinguished Jon I. Isenberg Lecture speaker, sparking great conversation and excitement in the field!

09/12/2025

We’re thrilled to announce that BCM and UTHealth Houston have been awarded a $5.9M NIH grant to launch the Houston Nutrition and Obesity Research Center (H-NORC), one of only 11 in the country! Congratulations to Drs. Mark Herman, Kristin Eckel-Mahan, and the team driving this important initiative.

09/11/2025

On this September 11, we honor the memory of those lost and the heroes who stepped forward in service. We are reminded of the resilience of communities and the vital role of care, compassion, and healing in times of crisis.

09/04/2025

What if a psychedelic could slow aging? Drs. Louise Hecker and Kosuke Kato reveal psilocybin helps preserve cells and improve survival in aged mice, pointing to exciting possibilities for healthy aging.

Once validated in human studies, the findings could offer new options for healthy aging and potentially age-associated diseases.

09/01/2025

This Labor Day, we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and contributions of our team and communities. Wishing everyone a safe and restful holiday!

08/28/2025

Joe Doty, Chief Operating Officer at BCM, spoke at our Leadership Insights Meeting. With over 100 attendees, he shared lessons on growth, communication, decision-making, and leadership, opening with “Success is a competition” and closing with a dynamic Q&A. Thank you, Mr. Doty, for your wisdom and time!

08/22/2025

From vaccines to awareness, prevention is key. Our Chair, Dr. Hashem El-Serag, underscores strategies to curb the growing liver cancer burden.

Take a listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xi9IJwui6KE

08/19/2025

Smiles, snacks, and a warm welcome 🎉 The Section of Geriatrics & Palliative Medicine kicked off the year with good company and great conversations at the Chief’s Welcome Party!

08/13/2025

From Houston to Chicago! 🌆 Our GI & Hepatology team helped lead the ASGE First Year Fellows Course. Special shoutout to Dr. Shifa Umar for serving as Course Director! 👏

08/11/2025

Up to 45% of people using diabetes devices report skin rashes, yet many go undiagnosed. BCM’s Dr. David Corry shares tips for prevention and management in the Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology.

Read more: https://www.physiciansweekly.com/post/how-to-avoid-skin-rash-from-diabetes-medical-devices

08/06/2025

💡Our Chair, Dr. Hashem El-Serag, spoke with NPR about three proven ways to reduce liver cancer worldwide, highlighting the power of prevention through vaccines, weight management, and drinking less alcohol.

A new study of liver cancer shows three ways to reduce the risk in the majority of cases. We learn more about what they are and what else the study found.