MedBlog

Countering aphasia with targeted speech-language rehab

Wendy Williams and Bruce Willis have both been diagnosed with aphasia, a brain condition that robs patients of speech and communication skills. UT Southwestern discusses treatment options to slow the progression of aphasia.

February 26, 2024

Transverse myelitis: When inflammation damages the spinal cord ‘wiring’

UT Southwestern is internationally recognized in treating transverse myelitis, the rare autoimmune disorder of the central nervous system.

Benjamin Greenberg, M.D.

January 26, 2023

Stiff person syndrome: Celine Dion’s diagnosis highlights rare condition

Stiff person syndrome is a rare condition that causes severe muscle stiffness and spasms. UT Southwestern explains symptoms and treatment for the neurological and autoimmune disease.

Steven Vernino, M.D., Ph.D.

December 14, 2022

Closing in on a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Using an advanced gene editing technology called CRISPR, our team of scientists at UT Southwestern has been able to stop the progression of Duchenne muscular dystrophy in animals and human cells – a breakthrough that could ultimately change the prognosis for the most common fatal genetic disease in boys.

January 25, 2021

Are stroke sufferers silent victims of COVID-19?

COVID-19 fear and isolation is keeping patients with stroke symptoms from coming to the ER until it’s too late. UT Southwestern discusses the crisis in this MedBlog.

Babu Welch, M.D.

April 22, 2020

Disney star’s death shows it’s time to end the epilepsy stigma

While tragic, the death of Disney star Cameron Boyce has given voice to SUDEP (sudden unexpected death in epilepsy). Epilepsy is common, but it still carries a stigma for many patients and their families. UT Southwestern discusses why patients should talk about epilepsy, plus tips to reduce health risks.

Sasha Alick-Lindstrom, M.D.

July 18, 2019

Specialist spotlight: Paging Dr. Nyaz Didehbani

Spotlight on a neuropsychologist at UT Southwestern, where she focuses her research and clinical care on concussion. She has worked with more than 70 former NFL players and counsels veterans with TBI, or traumatic brain injury. She lives and will be practicing in Frisco, Texas, also known as Sports City USA.

March 9, 2019