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Macular degeneration: Advances in stem cell and gene therapy

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) develops slowly over time, resulting in vision changes, declining vision, and potential blindness. In this week’s blog, two ophthalmology experts discuss the future of prevention and therapy based on current research. Learn more.

Strength training over 60 can help prevent sarcopenia

Strength training is key in slowing sarcopenia – aging-related muscle loss. Explore the benefits of weightlifting for seniors and how to get started safely.

Robotic knee replacement surgery enhances precision, personalization

With an aging population, active lifestyles, and increasing obesity rates, knee replacement surgeries are more common. Learn how UTSW is staying ahead of the curve!

Heart restart: Public defibrillators can save lives

Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are available in many public places in Texas. Dr. Wu shares how they can save lives in an emergency.

Getting more sleep can help improve weight wellness

Sleep disorders and obesity are tightly linked, so we often treat both together. Explore our sleep medicine and weight wellness approach in this week’s MedBlog.

Get a handle on arthritis pain with specialized wrist and hand treatments

An easy-to-understand introduction to hand and wrist arthritis, covering diagnosis, treatment, surgery, and recovery – from UT Southwestern's Purushottam Nagarkar, M.D.

Progesterone and premature birth: What a new study means for pregnant women

A UT Southwestern study on progesterone suggests it might not help prevent some preterm births. Robyn Horsager-Boehrer, M.D., discusses what this mean for pregnant patients.

Stiff person syndrome: Celine Dion’s diagnosis highlights rare condition

Stiff person syndrome is a rare condition that causes severe muscle stiffness and spasms. Steven Vernino, M.D., Ph.D., explains symptoms and treatment for the neurological and autoimmune disease.

During pregnancy, avoid cold cuts and soft cheeses to reduce listeria risk

Listeria infection can cause miscarriages, stillbirths, and preterm labor and pregnant patients are at 10 times the risk of nonpregnant individuals from bacteria. Find out how to avoid it.

Advanced vNOTES procedure gives more patients a chance for scarless hysterectomy

ACOG recommends vaginal hysterectomy if patients need one, but only 25% are done that way. See how vNOTES, an advanced approach, could offer more patients less invasive surgery.

As RSV rates soar, get tips to protect new babies

RSV can cause severe illness in premature babies and infants younger than 6 months. Jessica Morse, M.D., recommends simple tips to help protect little ones from the virus.

Breast implant illness: Diagnosing and treating its many complex symptoms

Though breast implant illness is not a formal diagnosis, its symptoms are very real. Christine Stiles, M.D., and Abby Culver, M.D., discuss BII and common myths about the condition.

Reducing South Asian heart attack risk with culturally tailored care

South Asian patients tend to develop heart disease earlier in life and at lower BMIs. Explore a new program at UT Southwestern designed to identify patients at risk and intervene to save lives.

What to do if your child fails their school vision screening

If your child failed their school vision screening, a pediatric ophthalmologist at UT Southwestern can help. determine if they need glasses or have other vision problems.

Self-serve birth control? The future of OTC contraceptives

All women deserve safe, effective birth control should they want it. Shivani Patel, M.D., talks about how we can improve access to contraception while keeping women safe and healthy.