Health and Medicine | MedBlog | UT Southwestern Medical Center

COVID

Are we really in a race against the COVID-19 variants?

The excitement surrounding COVID-19 vaccines has been tempered by the emergence of several variants of the SARS-CoV2 virus. UT Southwestern infectious diseases expert David Greenberg, M.D., has been tracking the variants and the vaccines' effectiveness against them.

David Greenberg, M.D.

April 8, 2021

COVID

After COVID-19 vaccination, how soon will life return to normal?

As more people get fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the natural question becomes: when will life return to normal? Brad Cutrell, M.D., an infectious diseases specialist at UT Southwestern, gives you the real answers.

James Cutrell, M.D.

March 17, 2021

COVID

My COVID-19 action plan: How to cope when the virus hits home

You can get COVID-19 even if you do everything right. Dr. Sonja Bartolome and her husband found that out this winter. Get their action plan to keep the rest of the family safe if the virus hits your home.

Sonja Bartolome, M.D.

March 4, 2021

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

MedBlog

All COVID