Health and Medicine | MedBlog | UT Southwestern Medical Center

COVID; Heart

Video visits offer high-quality heart failure care from the comfort of home

Video visits are an effective, high-quality alternative to in-clinic visits for patients with advanced heart failure. Find out what to expect and how remote care can benefit patients.

Jennifer Thibodeau, M.D.

February 18, 2021

COVID; Your Pregnancy Matters

COVID-19 vaccine logistics for pregnant and breastfeeding patients

Pregnant patients are now eligible to get the safe, effective COVID-19 vaccine. Robyn Horsager-Boehrer, M.D., offers logistical tips and information patients need to make their personal vaccination decisions.

Robyn Horsager-Boehrer, M.D.

February 16, 2021

COVID; Prevention

COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy: How to overcome the culture of mistrust

Having highly effective COVID-19 vaccines is only half the battle. Kavita Bhavan, M.D., a UT Southwestern infectious diseases specialist, has devised successful strategies to break through the barriers to trust in communities of color, helping them feel more confident about getting vaccinated.

Kavita Bhavan, M.D.

February 4, 2021

COVID; Prevention

COVID-19 vaccines: Separating myths from reality

COVID-19 vaccines represent our best chance of ending the pandemic, but a strong current of resistance and disinformation is sabotaging the effort to protect people from the virus. UT Southwestern's Sonja Bartolome, M.D., separates the vaccine myths from the realities.

Sonja Bartolome, M.D.

January 28, 2021

COVID; Your Pregnancy Matters

Should pregnant or breastfeeding women take the COVID-19 vaccine?

Should pregnant or breastfeeding women get the #COVID19 vaccine? Ob/Gyn specialists Robyn Horsager-Boehrer, M.D., and Emily Adhikari, M.D., discuss vaccine-related questions.

Robyn Horsager-Boehrer, M.D. / Emily Adhikari, M.D.

December 17, 2020

COVID; Your Pregnancy Matters

COVID-19 baby bust: Pandemic expected to lower birth rates in 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic is predicted to cause a steep drop in the 2021 birth rate. Dr. Robyn Horsager-Boehrer explains why and how women who do get pregnant can stay safe and healthy.

Robyn Horsager-Boehrer, M.D.

December 15, 2020

COVID

COVID-19 vaccines: The tough questions answered by a frontline doctor

The COVID-19 vaccines are ready in record time, but we know you have questions about how they work, safety, and side effects. So here are some evidence-based answers from one of UT Southwestern's medical professional who will be among the first in line to take the shot.

Sonja Bartolome, M.D.

December 11, 2020

COVID; Your Pregnancy Matters

Most pregnant patients not at high risk for COVID-19 complications, new study shows

A new study from UT Southwestern found that most pregnant patients may not be at higher risk of COVID-19 complications. Learn why and find out how to use COVID-19 strategies to prepare for the flu season.

Robyn Horsager-Boehrer, M.D. / Emily Adhikari, M.D.

November 24, 2020

COVID; Heart; Prevention

5 tips to keep Thanksgiving meals safe and satisfying

Thanksgiving is a holiday that often revolves around food and family – large portions of both. But that simply isn't prudent this year. UT Southwestern's Susan Rodder shares strategies to enjoy a safe and satisfying holiday, even during the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Susan Rodder, M.S.

November 18, 2020

COVID; Prevention

Thanksgiving 2020: Tips for safe holiday travel and gatherings during COVID-19

Dr. Trish Perl, Chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases at UT Southwestern, and Tony Roach, Managing Director for Customer Experience at Southwest Airlines, share tips on holiday travel and family gatherings for Thanksgiving 2020.

Trish Perl, M.D.

November 13, 2020

MedBlog

All COVID