Can a standing desk help my back pain? | Back and Spine | Orthopaedics | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/standing-desk-back-pain/
Standing desks have become popular in recent years and are marketed as a solution for back pain and lagging productivity. Though sitting for long periods of time can cause back pain, standing desks aren’t a cure-all and can cause additional pain if not used properly
CAR-T therapy: Genetically-engineered cells that fight blood cancer | Cancer | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/genetically-engineered-cells-fight-blood-cancer/
CAR-T therapy could provide a lifesaving treatment option for blood cancer patients who have undergone multiple rounds of chemotherapy without going into remission. Discover how CAR-T therapy works and who might benefit
Minimally invasive valve surgery restores marathoner’s heart | Heart | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/marathoners-heart-restored/
Shauna Okongo was born with a bicuspid aortic valve. In February 2017, Shauna ran a marathon and struggled with shortness of breath throughout the race as she never had before
Pregnancy care: The gateway to lifelong women’s health | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/pregnancy-gateway-lifelong-health/
For many women, pregnancy is their first encounter with regular health care. As we learn more about how pregnancy affects women’s health long-term, more doctors must step up to the challenge of encouraging ongoing care long after delivery. Learn more
Wanda’s story: A heart at high risk | Heart | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/wanda-taylor-shared-heart/
Wanda began seeing doctors at UT Southwestern, where they started her on a new drug called Repatha. Based on a discovery made by UT Southwestern, Repatha is a cholesterol-lowering drug for statin intolerant patients like Wanda. She saw an immediate and dramatic improvement in her cholesterol numbers
Cancer Prevention: Smoking Cessation | Cancer | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/cancer-prevention-smoking-cessation/
UT Southwestern discusses how tobacco use affects cancer risk and recovery
Now in Frisco: World-class plastic surgery and breast reconstruction experts | Plastic Surgery | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/plastic-surgery-frisco/
Frisco families can access high-quality, advanced cosmetic and reconstructive surgery without having to trek to Dallas. Discover the surgical and nonsurgical procedures UT Southwestern offers in Frisco
What causes hearing loss and how to prevent it | ENT | Prevention | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/hearing-loss/
Hearing loss can't be restored fully, but hearing can be improved for most patients, especially if problems are detected early. Learn more
How cold, flu, and allergy symptoms can hurt your voice | ENT | Prevention | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/cold-flu-allergy-hurt-your-voice/
Most of us don’t really think about our voice as a tangible thing that requires care – until we can’t use it because of illness. When you get sick and lose your voice, you may think it’s just a normal part of being sick
Genetic testing for prostate cancer: What men and their families should know | Cancer | Men's Health | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/prostate-cancer-genetic-testing/
Prostate cancer can run in the family. Explore how genetic counseling can help families understand and potentially treat a range of genetic cancers