Pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum, can interfere with your child’s physical and emotional health. Adam Alder, M.D., discusses treatment for these conditions.
Bariatric surgery is one of the safest and most effective tools for weight loss. It significantly reduces the risks of chronic health conditions such as Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
Thinking about taking fish oil pills for heart health? See why eating fish, rather than taking supplements, is the best and most affordable way to get omega-3 fatty acids.
Throwing injuries in the elbow are rising as more young athletes specialize in one sport year-round. See treatment options for UCL injuries, with and without surgery.
People with epilepsy are at increased risk of mental health disorders (and vice versa). This is why neuropsychiatrists should be embedded in your epilepsy care.
Damage to one of our 100s of peripheral nerves in the arms, legs, torso, or even face can cause neuropathy, pain, or paralysis. Jonathan Cheng, M.D., describes intricate surgeries that can restore function.
Gone are the days when people perceived glaucoma surgery to be as risky as the disease itself. Today’s patients can choose minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries (MIGS) or advanced medications for safe, effective treatment and quick recovery. Learn more.
Video: Kathleen Cunningham was a competitive ballroom dancer who was sidelined by acute back pain – until she went to UT Southwestern Spine Center for comprehensive care.
One of the best screening tools to determine heart disease risk is also free: your family health history. See how building your family tree informs heart health across generations.
Robotic-assisted Whipple surgery for pancreatic cancer is one of the most complex GI procedures – and UT Southwestern is a leader in this field, training U.S. and international surgeons. Explore our Simulation Center and how robotic surgery can benefit patients.
New AHA guidelines highlight the benefits of SGLT2i medications for patients with heart failure and advances in diagnosing and treating ATTR amyloidosis.
Pertussis, also known as whopping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory disease that causes violent, uncontrollable coughing that makes it hard to breathe.
NFL stars Patrick Mahomes and Tony Pollard both suffered high ankle sprains during the playoffs, but their treatments were very different and much more involved than a typical ankle sprain. UT Southwestern orthopedic surgeons explain the complexities of a high ankle sprain injury.
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Kshitij "KJ" Manchanda, M.D.
Commotio cordis is the rarest form of cardiac arrest – when a healthy heart is stopped by a blow to the chest in between heartbeats. Mark Link, M.D., the country's foremost expert on commotio cordis, explains how athletes can protect themselves from the risk.
