MedBlog

Can genetic testing explain the cause of recurrent miscarriages?

Half of all miscarriages are caused by chromosomal abnormalities. Leen Al-Hafez, M.D., and Heather Fisher, M.S., discuss when genetic testing might be valuable after a miscarriage.

Leen Al-Hafez, M.D. / Heather Fisher, M.S.

September 19, 2023

Achilles tendon injuries: Why do they take so long to heal?

The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body. It can take up to a year to recover from injury and regain its previous strength. Orthopaedic surgeon Dane Wukich, M.D., discusses tips to prevent the devastating sports injury and who is most at risk.

Dane Wukich, M.D.

September 13, 2023

Flu, COVID, and RSV vaccines: Who should get them and when

Along with the annual flu shot, a new COVID booster and RSV vaccine are available this fall. Julie Trivedi, M.D., explains who might qualify for these vaccines and when they should get them.

Julie Trivedi, M.D.

September 13, 2023

First postpartum depression pill approved by FDA: What to know

The FDA approved the first ever pill to specifically treat postpartum depression. Zuranolone is taken once a day for two weeks, and studies show it can begin easing depression symptoms after only three days.

Meitra Doty, M.D.

September 12, 2023

Anti-obesity drugs are closing the gap between dieting and bariatric surgery

“Eat less, move more” is not a long-term weight management solution. But anti-obesity medications like GLP-1 agonists can change a patient’s relationship with food so they can focus on creating healthy, sustainable habits.

Jaime Almandoz, M.D.

September 7, 2023

How diabetes reached epidemic proportions, and what we can do about it

About 96M U.S. patients have prediabetes. Ericka Walker Williams, M.D., discusses how our new spin on community education empowers people to improve their health.

Ericka Walker Williams, M.D.

September 4, 2023

Dehydration and stroke risk: Tips to protect your brain in the Texas heat

Stroke risk increases during Texas-sized heatwaves. Learn how dehydration impedes brain function and how to BE FAST in spotting stroke symptoms.

August 29, 2023

Common causes of anal or rectal pain, and how to treat them

Discussing anal pain can be embarrassing, but most itching, discomfort, soreness is easy to treat with help from an expert provider.

Laura Ervin, M.S.N., APRN, AGACNP-BC

August 28, 2023

UT Southwestern named No. 1 hospital in Texas* and top 20 in the nation

UT Southwestern Medical Center has been ranked the No. 1 hospital in Texas and top 20 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

August 1, 2023

What genetic testing can reveal about your Alzheimer's disease risk

As more people seek genetic testing for Alzheimer's disease, certified genetic counselor Erin Coffman explains what such testing can and can’t tell people about their risk for developing the disease.

July 27, 2023

What to do if someone collapses (or crumples) during exercise

While people collapse with cardiac arrest during exercise, they typically “crumple” with exercise-induced fainting. Ben Levine, M.D., discusses how to tell the difference and what to do for each.

Ben Levine, M.D.

July 26, 2023

Bottoms up! Tips to prevent and treat diaper-area skin irritation in newborns

How can you help your baby avoid diaper rash? Jessica Morse, M.D., discusses best practices and products on the Your Pregnancy Matters blog.

Jessica Morse, M.D.

July 24, 2023

Parkinson’s disease patients living better, longer with advances in care

A new documentary, “Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie,” is shining a fresh spotlight on how people can live well with Parkinson’s disease. Vibhash Sharma, M.D., discusses the progress that's being made in earlier diagnosis, treating symptoms, slowing progression, and exploring its root causes.

Vibhash Sharma, M.D. / Chadrick Lane, M.D.

July 20, 2023

Fluorescent nanoprobe lights the way to reducing spread of cancer cells

An “illuminating” agent discovered by UT Southwestern and developed by OncoNano Medicine, Inc., spotlights peritoneal tumors, helping surgeons find and remove more metastatic cancer.

Baran Sumer, M.D.

July 13, 2023

What is eclampsia, and how is it different from preeclampsia?

Eclampsia is a severe form of preeclampsia. It’s a rare but serious condition in which high blood pressure leads to seizures during pregnancy.

Jamie Morgan, M.D.

July 11, 2023