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Abha Patel, D.O., presents at the 2025 Carolyn P. Horchow Women’s Health Symposium at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Kala Bailey, M.D. presents at the 2024 Carolyn P. Horchow Women’s Health Symposium at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

UT Southwestern to expand cancer care in Fort Worth with a state-of-the-art Radiation Oncology facility

Arlene Betancourt, M.D., Melissa Mauskar, M.D., and Ann Navar, M.D., Ph.D., present at the 2025 Carolyn P. Horchow Women’s Health Symposium at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Maude Carmel, M.D., presents at the 2023 Carolyn P. Horchow Women’s Health Symposium at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Dissecting the Role of MeCP2 in Brain & Implications for Autism Spectrum Disorders Lisa M. Monteggia, Ph.D. Department of Psychiatry UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX Autism • Twin studies examining the concordance of autism spectrum disorders for identical twins, compared to fraternal twins or siblings, indicates a strong genetic component. • Many genes have been associated with autism, but each has been found in only a few individuals. • No single

Obesity A Review for Teachers Outline • The prevalence of obesity & associated medical problems has increased greatly in the US, both among adults & children. • The causes are complex. • Controlling obesity by exercise & diet is difficult. • Drug therapy is not very effective. Surgery may be necessary for severe obesity. How Do We Define Overweight & Obesity? • In adults, obesity is defined by the BMI (Body Mass Index), which is the weight in kilograms divided by height in