MedBlog

What noninvasive prenatal testing can (and can’t) tell you about your baby

Noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) screens for chromosomal abnormalities before birth, and the terms you’ll see in the results can be scary. Get definitions for common terms in this Your Pregnancy Matters blog.

Heather Fisher, M.S.

June 6, 2023

Aerospace neurology care can help pilots get back in the cockpit

When pilots need a neurological evaluation following an injury or illness, UT Southwestern is one of the nation's foremost experts in aerospace neurology. Its expertise and knowledge of FAA requirements can help pilots get back flying again.

Alison Leston, M.D., Ph.D.

June 5, 2023

Valor’s story: Love, loss, and legacy with trisomy 18

Kayla Baxter shares the story of her son’s trisomy 18 diagnosis and how she manages the love and loss associated with this chromosomal condition.

Robert Stewart, M.D.

May 31, 2023

Women and sleep disorders: How to get better rest at all stages of life

Women’s sleep disorders harm long-term health. UT Southwestern discusses how we treat sleep problems from adolescence through menopause.

Safia Khan, M.D.

May 24, 2023

Dad with ALS saves four other people's lives

ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease, slowly robbed Rupesh Kotiya of his ability to speak, move, and breathe on his own. But the neurodegenerative disease could not take away his chance to help others. He made the ultimate sacrifice and set a lasting example for his two young sons.

May 22, 2023

Ortho-oncology: Improving care for patients with metastatic bone disease

Metastatic bone disease patients find hope with orthopaedic surgery options to decrease fracture risk, improve mobility, and manage pain. UT Southwestern discusses treatment advances and paradigm shifts over the last decade.

Alexandra Callan, M.D.

May 17, 2023

How to handle pumping at work: 5 tips for breastfeeding moms

Working moms who breastfeed often rely on pumping to maintain their supply. But pumping at work can be a lot of...work. New legislation should make things a bit easier.

May 16, 2023

How to prevent infections after eye surgery

As people live longer, they may experience more eye injuries and age-related eye conditions, such as cataracts, cornea diseases, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, or vitreoretinal problems like retinal detachment or bleeding in the eye.

Noy Ashkenazy, M.D.

May 10, 2023

Planning for pregnancy? Peek into your genetic compatibility with carrier screening

Planning for pregnancy? Your DNA can provide insights into your future baby’s health. Explore genetic carrier screening with UT Southwestern.

Heather Fisher, M.S.

May 9, 2023

Outsmarting breast cancer with novel pre-operative therapy and personalized radiation

A novel treatment may reverse resistance to both endocrine therapy and radiation therapy in breast cancer patients. Learn more from UT Southwestern radiation oncologists.

Prasanna Alluri, M.D., Ph.D.

May 5, 2023

How theranostics seeks, finds, and destroys metastatic cancer

Theranostics, an advanced combination of diagnostic and targeted therapy technology, uses radiopharmaceuticals to seek, find, and eliminate metastatic cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue. It is now available at UT Southwestern for pancreatic, thyroid, and several other cancers.

Orhan K. Oz, M.D., Ph.D.

May 1, 2023

How proactive physical therapy can improve pregnancy and postpartum care

Physical therapy can help reduce or prevent pregnancy-related aches and pains, especially for patients with activity restrictions. See how UT Southwestern is ramping up our acute PT offerings for pregnant patients.

Shivani Patel, M.D.

April 25, 2023

Pregnancy symptoms that might warrant a trip to the emergency department

Recognize symptoms of a pregnancy or postpartum emergency that may require a trip to the emergency department.

April 18, 2023

Beyond weight loss: GLP-1 RAs reduce heart attack, stroke risk for Type 2 diabetes patients

Drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are making headlines for their weight-loss prowess, but these GLP-1 RAs also reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and cardiovascular events in patients with Type 2 diabetes.

April 17, 2023

Pregnancy before 16 increases long-term health complications for girls and babies

UT Southwestern researchers found that pregnant girls 15 and younger face steeper health risks than older patients. Learn about our new program to support them, driven by data and community need.

Anne Ambia, M.D.

April 11, 2023