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What we know – and don’t – about South Asians’ heart disease risk
March 22, 2019
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Brain; Discovery
Bringing Hope to Children with Rare Brain Diseases Through a Revolution in Gene Therapy
March 21, 2019
Your Pregnancy Matters
Pregnancy and social media: When influencers affect health decisions
March 19, 2019
Eyes and Vision
Neurodegenerative conditions: When AMD, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s affect the eyes
March 18, 2019
Women's Health
Endometrial ablation: A popular solution to abnormal bleeding for select patients
March 14, 2019
Plastic Surgery; Prevention
BIA-ALCL: 5 questions and answers about a cancer linked to breast implants
March 13, 2019
Cancer
What patients can learn from Alex Trebek’s resolve to beat advanced pancreatic cancer
March 13, 2019
Your Pregnancy Matters
Sex after pregnancy: 5 common concerns, and when to call the doctor
March 12, 2019
Force of Human Science Articles
For more than 75 years, UT Southwestern has been on a three-part mission: to discover, heal, and educate. As one of the country’s leading academic medical centers, we bring science, determination, and compassion to bear on diseases and conditions that have long vexed humanity.
We’re not content with merely dispensing today’s treatments. We’re searching for breakthroughs in our labs and then moving our discoveries as quickly as possible into new and better treatments for our patients so that each individual can achieve his or her own potential.
That’s the force of human science. That’s the story of UT Southwestern – the future of medicine, today.
Rhythm and Blues
New research suggests what will make us smarter, thinner, and happier. In most cases, timing is everything.
by Eric Celeste
What Women (and Their Doctors) Don't Talk About
A quarter of the female population is suffering from symptoms they’re too embarrassed to talk about. One doctor wants to start the conversation.
by Abby Kinsinger
Radiation Reimagined
A new, hyper-targeted radiation technology could bring your total number of treatments from 45 to just five.
by Matt Goodman
Acid Test
A rare couple in the lab world has developed a new way for surgeons to look at the tumors they need to remove.
by Matt Goodman
A Head Start
Humans have been trying for centuries to battle hair loss. Now, we have a chance.
by David Hopkins
The Concussion Myth
Over the last two decades, the world has learned a lot about brain injuries. But now there are more questions than answers. There’s also a lot of confusion, fear, and unsubstantiated flimflam.
by Michael J. Mooney
The Depression Test
Most people with depression never get treated. But what if everyone got screened at their regular checkups?
by Peter Simek
The Kids Are All Right
How do you make sure your children have a happy life? Allow them to struggle.
by Annie Wiles
The Science Behind Preventing Teen Suicide
Teens who have attempted suicide are at high risk for a second attempt. But there are ways to help them.
by Peter Simek
The Gene Genie
New genetic editing technology has opened the door to erasing the mutations in our DNA.
by Alex Macon
Taking on America's Biggest Killer
Your risk of heart disease could be largely eliminated by mutating just one gene.
by Peter Simek
What We Know About Your Prostate
Generations of men underwent prostate cancer tests during an aggressive screening regimen. Then, the screenings stopped. Now doctors are reevaluating just how worried men should be about their prostate.
by Michael J. Mooney
The Team That's Doubling Cancer Survival Rates
When patients are diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer, they have only a 1-in-10 chance of survival. Here, the odds are substantially higher.
by Matt Goodman
The Luminary
Donald Seldin was a legend among his students and across the country. He changed the course of modern medicine with his visionary brand of humane practice — combining research, academia, and patient, thoughtful care.
Chuck Dandridge – Hoping Together
Chuck’s days are filled with the normal moments he wasn’t sure he’d ever have again thanks to a newly modified stem cell transplant.
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