MedBlog

Make time for breakfast – here's why

UT Southwestern discusses an increasing body of research that confirms that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

May 1, 2015

New hospital’s ER takes patient-centered view

Specially designed with the needs of patients and their families in mind, the ER at Clements University Hospital is not merely a room but rather a nearly 37,000-square-foot department comprising 40 state-of-the-art emergency treatment rooms equipped for every medical contingency

May 1, 2015

Put me in, Coach: Sports Medicine Clinic keeps you in the game

UT Southwestern’s Sports Medicine Clinic at the Medical Center Richardson/Plano offers a comprehensive approach to the care of athletes, from professionals to elite amateurs to neighborhood joggers.

May 1, 2015

Q&A – Spring 2015

Have a question for our doctors? UT Southwestern answers to some recent questions. (Spring 2015) Add your voice –#CallOutCancer today.

May 1, 2015

Race against time

Strokes are the leading cause of disability in the United States. Swift action is an antidote, something one North Texas woman will never forget.

May 1, 2015

Tracking device helps assess severity of Parkinson’s

A device that measures movement and balance can effectively help assess and track the progression of Parkinson’s disease, even when medications are used to reduce Parkinson’s symptoms, UT Southwestern researchers have found.

May 1, 2015

Recognize stroke symptoms and get the best care

This article reviews the steps that patients at risk of stroke should consider as they evaluate treatment options.

Mark Johnson, M.D.

April 30, 2015

Understanding the different types of liver cancer

Some types of liver cancer are on the rise in the United States. The doctors at UT Southwestern in Dallas discuss the symptoms and types of liver cancer.

April 29, 2015

Ice cream and listeria: Information for pregnant women

Pregnant women who have recently eaten Blue Bell Ice Cream may be at risk of listeria infection.

Robert Stewart, M.D.

April 28, 2015

New genetic test for breast cancer may be unable to keep promises

The affordability of a new genetic test that analyzes specific genes to determine breast and ovarian cancer risk will result in more women getting tested, but will those results be accurate?

April 23, 2015

Conquering the Complexities of Cancer

Are we winning the war against cancer? A UT Southwestern physician explains advancements in cancer treatments and other positive signs of success in the fight against cancer.

April 22, 2015

Understanding and managing morning sickness

The doctors at UT Southwestern in Dallas explain how women can overcome some symptoms of morning sickness through diet and other means.

David Nelson, M.D.

April 21, 2015

Popular energy drinks come with concerns

Energy drinks are popular, but are they safe? A UT Southwestern physician explains some of his concerns.

April 20, 2015

Organ donation – the gift of life

Melissa Robinson gave one of her kidneys to her friend, Dewayne Dunning. A doctor at UT Southwestern in Dallas talks about the advantages of having a living organ donor for such transplants.

Christine Hwang, M.D.

April 16, 2015

Looking in the mirror after breast cancer surgery

The surgeons at UT Southwestern have your answers about new breast cancer surgeries including nipple-sparing surgery.

April 15, 2015