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Allergic to penicillin? There’s a 90% chance that’s not true https://utswmed.org/medblog/allergic-penicillin-theres-90-chance-s-not-true/ More than 90 percent of patients who believe they are allergic to penicillin actually aren’t. This is a serious concern, particularly during pregnancy. In this week’s...

Lung Transplant https://utswmed.org/conditions-treatments/lung-transplant/ Our team has performed more than 900 lung transplants and offers leading-edge technologies and research-driven care to patients with advanced lung disease.

Why are women at higher risk for stroke than men? https://utswmed.org/medblog/stroke-symptoms-women-risk/ The good news for women is that they generally live longer than men. The less than great news is that the risk for stroke increases with age, which means that women...

UT Southwestern Medical Center at RedBird https://utswmed.org/locations/ut-southwestern-medical-center-redbird/ UT Southwestern Medical Center at RedBird makes accessing UT Southwestern more convenient than ever for people who live and work in Southwest Dallas County.

Allergies https://utswmed.org/conditions-treatments/allergies/ Our experienced allergy specialists offer comprehensive treatment through our Allergy Service and Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Service.

Flu season isn’t over yet: Ways to stay well https://utswmed.org/medblog/flu-season-vaccination-treatment/ Flu cases are high this season. Learn what subclade K is, why the flu vaccine still works, and when to call your doctor.

Should I stop taking medication when I’m pregnant? https://utswmed.org/medblog/medication-pregnancy/ Some women stop taking medication when they find out they’re pregnant. But that decision may cause more harm than good.

Dr. Brugarolas’ perspective: Treating cancer with a one-two punch https://utswmed.org/medblog/science-behind-larrys-treatment/ UT Southwestern describes a "one-two punch" that was more effective than conventional immunotherapy for patient Larry Carlson.

Should people check their blood pressure at home? https://utswmed.org/medblog/high-blood-pressure-home/ Why do some patients have higher blood pressure numbers at the doctor’s office than at home? It could be “white coat hypertension.”

Colorectal Cancer in Young Adults on the Rise https://utswmed.org/medblog/colorectal-cancer-in-young-adults-on-rise/ The rates of colorectal cancer in young adults have been on the rise, making screening more important than ever.