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5 tips to prepare for cataract surgery | Eyes and Vision | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/prepare-cataract-surgery/
What’s the best way to prepare for cataract surgery? Dr. Margaret Wang French discusses essential steps you can take to get the best possible vision outcomes.
How spinal fusion saved a 2-year-old after a devastating car accident | Back and Spine | Patient Stories | Pediatrics | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/pediatric-spine-surgery/
A devastating car crash separated a 2-year-old's skull from his spine. An eight-hour neurosurgery and extensive rehab saved him and helped him walk again.
Why the skin condition hidradenitis suppurativa complicates pregnancy | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/pregnancy-skin-condition-breastfeeding/
Pregnant patients with hidradenitis suppurativa, an inflammatory skin condition, face a higher risk of pregnancy complications. Explore why and see how to safely manage HS.
Pancreas transplants transform lives for people with severe diabetes | Transplant | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/pancreas-kidney-transplant/
Discover how a pancreas transplant can transform the lives of those with severe diabetes. Learn about the eligibility criteria, the procedure, and the comprehensive care provided by UT Southwestern's expert team.
Restoring sensation and function with peripheral nerve surgery | Plastic Surgery | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/peripheral-nerve-surgery/
Damage to one of our 100s of peripheral nerves in the arms, legs, torso, or even face can cause neuropathy, pain, or paralysis. UT Southwestern describes intricate surgeries that can restore function.
3 ways to nip seasonal allergies in the bud – and 4 treatment myths, debunked | Prevention | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/seasonal-allergy-relief-pollen/
Texas is a hot spot for seasonal allergies, from cedar fever to grass allergens. Explore 3 ways to keep your symptoms under control this season.
Endoscopic spine surgery: Small incision with big results for back pain | Back and Spine | Orthopaedics | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/endoscopic-spine-surgery/
Endoscopic spine surgery is a minimally invasive, outpatient procedure that can relieve back pain for patients with herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, sciatica, spinal stenosis, and more.
No, you shouldn’t cancel your colonoscopy based on ‘landmark’ study | Digestive | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/colonoscopy-questions/
Despite some misinterpretation, the NordICC study shows that colonoscopy is the best way to prevent colorectal cancer. Get the facts.
Robotic Whipple surgery provides top option for pancreatic cancer care
https://utswmed.org/medblog/pancreatic-cancer-robotic-whipple/
Robotic-assisted Whipple surgery for pancreatic cancer is one of the most complex GI procedures – and UT Southwestern is a leader in this field, training U.S. and international surgeons. Explore our Simulation Center and how robotic surgery can benefit patients.
Aortic aneurysm repair with less radiation
https://utswmed.org/medblog/aortic-repair-fiber-optic-realshape/
Fiber Optic RealShape, a new imaging device for complex aortic repair, swaps X-rays for light, supporting safer, faster, more precise heart surgery.