MedBlog

The Decade Ahead

Important advances over the next decade will help Simmons Cancer Center realize the power and the promise of precision medicine for North Texas cancer patients.

December 28, 2015

Processed meat and cancer: What’s the real risk?

This fall, WHO stated that processed meats might cause cancer. How do hot dogs and bacon stack up against other cancer risks?

December 23, 2015

What fetal heart rate monitoring can – and can’t – tell us

Fetal heart rate monitors are useful tools for alerting physicians to potential problems during labor and delivery, but they have limitations in what they can do.

Robert Stewart, M.D.

December 22, 2015

Holiday drinking and your heart: When should it be last call for alcohol?

Many of us like to enjoy cocktails at holiday parties, but we could be damaging our hearts in the process.

December 21, 2015

Tyler’s legacy: Couple finds way to honor son’s short life

A family who learned devastating news about their unborn baby makes a decision that may help save the life of someone else.

December 15, 2015

Heart failure after pregnancy: Brittany’s story

Brittany Clayborne developed heart failure soon after the birth of her son. As she awaits a heart transplant, she inspires others to become organ donors.

Mark Drazner, M.D.

December 14, 2015

Cancer and the holidays: Talk it out or stay silent?

The holidays are a time of love and cheer, but can be difficult for families of cancer patients. These tips can make talking about treatment a bit easier.

December 9, 2015

Our favorite things: Advice on gifts for parents-to-be

Trying to find the perfect gift for a parent-to-be? Physicians highlight the best gifts they received when they were expecting.

December 8, 2015

New drugs approved for lowering cholesterol – and the story has roots at UT Southwestern

Can inactivating genetic mutations actually help lower cholesterol and heart disease risk? Two geneticists are determined to find out.

Joseph A. Hill, M.D., Ph.D.

December 7, 2015

Game-changing lung cancer treatment may be at hand

Lung cancer can be difficult to treat. But a drug originally used to treat skin cancer is showing promise for improving quality of life for lung cancer patients like Donna Fernandez. Add your voice - #CallOutCancer today.

December 2, 2015

Which prenatal vitamins should I take?

Prenatal vitamin options are endless, but the average woman who eats a healthy diet really only needs to worry about two supplements.

December 1, 2015

Added sugars: Sour news for our kids’ hearts

It’s a well-known fact that sugar isn’t great for us. But what it’s doing to kids’ hearts is not only surprising – it’s downright scary.

November 30, 2015

Can couples enjoy sex again after cancer?

Cancer can leave patients scarred, both physically and emotionally. Is there hope for regaining sexuality and intimacy after cancer treatment? Add your voice - #CallOutCancer today.

November 25, 2015

What does your baby’s Apgar score mean?

Life’s first test is given 1 minute after birth. But parents should remember a baby’s Apgar score only reflects that moment.

November 24, 2015

A multidisciplinary approach to care

It takes a village to provide comprehensive lung cancer care.

November 23, 2015