Finding blood in your child's stool is scary, especially if the child is too young to describe how they feel. In this MedBlog, UT Southwestern discusses seven common, treatable conditions that cause GI bleeding, plus treatment information.
Teplizumab, a Type 1 diabetes immunotherapy drug, has been proven to slow onset of the disease by 2 years. This landmark discovery could lead to potential reduction in long-term health risks related to diabetes. Find out how the drug works and who might benefit in this week’s MedBlog. Learn more.
Common household products contain chemicals that can be harmful to babies when exposed during pregnancy. In this Your Pregnancy Matters blog, UT Southwestern discusses how expectant moms can decrease in-home toxin exposure to their babies.
Women with chronic health conditions may sometimes be told that they can’t get pregnant. Their doctor may actually mean she shouldn’t get pregnant— at least not until her medical condition is optimized.
Cochlear implants can improve quality of life through better comprehension of speech and other sounds. Those who are no longer receiving sufficient benefits from hearing aids might be candidates for cochlear implants. UT Southwestern debunks common myths about who can benefit from cochlear implants and how well they work. Read more.
Though ectopic pregnancies can virtually never be viable, some people call treatment immoral. This attitude has the potential to harm women and lead to serious complications or death for pregnant women. Learn about the condition and proper treatment options in this Your Pregnancy Matters blog.
Hair loss affects 80 million adults in the U.S. and is a major source of social and professional stress. But a new, natural treatment – PRP injections – can stop and even reverse hair loss. Learn more in this week’s MedBlog by UT Southwestern.
Pediatric food allergies are rising in the U.S., and so is awareness about food-related GI symptoms such as diarrhea and cramping. In this MedBlog, find symptoms parents should look for and learn about a rare condition that is associated with food allergies. Read more.
It’s impossible to avoid every harmful substance in the air you breathe, but UT Southwestern discusses how expectant moms can decrease pollution exposure to their unborn babies.
The PillCam may sound like something out of a sci-fi film: You swallow it and it takes thousands of pictures of your insides. But the PillCam, or capsule endoscopy, is actually a powerful diagnostic tools that UT Southwestern GI specialists will be using at the new medical center in Frisco, when it opens in December. UT Southwestern takes a closer look at the cool technology.
During pregnancy, bumping the belly during daily activities is inevitable. The baby is well protected in the womb, but there are guidelines women should follow to protect the baby. Find out what’s safe, what’s not, and when to call the doctor in this week’s Your Pregnancy Matters blog.
Every year, flu season returns to spread viruses and stir up new and old controversies over topics like hand-washing, mask use, and the viability of the flu vaccine. UT Southwestern unmasks some of the pervasive mysteries and myths about influenza.
No one can fully prepare for pregnancy, but it's important to know a few key symptoms that are and aren't normal. In this week's Your Pregnancy Matters blog, UT Southwestern discusses what patients might not expect when they're expecting.
Weight-loss surgery has evolved dramatically in the last 20 years, and now the newest weapon in the fight against obesity is available at UT Southwestern: Robotic bariatric surgery. Learn about the advantages of the new technology from UT Southwestern in this week’s MedBlog.
Proper cancer support can help you or a loved one take on the challenges of cancer. Learn how we can help you ease your stress, from financial to emotional.
