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Woman who could barely stand up has 'zero pain' after spinal fusion surgery | Back and Spine | Orthopaedics | Patient Stories | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/chronic-back-pain-spinal-fusion-surgery/
Laurie Zapatka was injured in a car accident 20 years ago and her back pain became progressively worse over the years. By the time she came to UT Southwestern, her mobility was severely limited, but a day after posterior spinal fusion surgery at UT Southwestern, she was up and moving with "zero pain
Keri Stenger, Pharm.D, PA-C: Internal Medicine | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/doctors/keri-stenger/
Keri Stenger, PharmD, PA-C, is in the Division of Internal Medicine - Hematology/Oncology at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
Unlocking language for babies who are deaf or hard of hearing | ENT | Pediatrics | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/deaf-hearing-loss-early-language-access/
Infancy is the prime time for language development. Kids who are deaf or hard of hearing who do not immediately share an accessible language with their parents need early, specialized care to maximize development as they grow. In this week's MedBlog, explore how early language access and
Prenatal hepatitis C screening can spare women and babies from long-term liver damage | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/hepatitisc-pregnancy-screening/
Pregnant patients are now being screened for hepatitis C, a liver-damaging virus that can infect a fetus during pregnancy. Learn about the screening and treatments now.
'It's like they flipped a switch': How HIFU relieved man's tremor after 50 years | Brain | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/hifu-essential-tremor-treatment/
UT Southwestern is the first center in Texas to offer High Intensity Focused Ultrasound to treat essential tremors and other neurological conditions. Patient Jimmy Hiner said the new technology helped relieve his tremor, which had been with him for about 50 years.
AR in the OR: First augmented reality shoulder replacement surgery in Texas | Orthopaedics | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/shoulder-replacement-virtual-reality-texas/
In April, UT Southwestern performed the first augmented reality shoulder replacement surgery in Texas. Explore how the technology works and what patients can expect from this innovative approach.
When is a baby too small? Managing third-trimester fetal growth restriction | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/fetal-growth-restriction-pregnancy/
Some babies measure small in the third trimester with no other health issues. But some have potentially serious growth restriction. Explore how UT Southwestern diagnoses and manages this complex #pregnancy condition.
Sugar, inflammation, and soy: How does nutrition influence breast cancer risk? | Cancer | Diet and Nutrition | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/diet-breast-cancer-prevention/
UT Southwestern explains how eating a healthy diet composed mainly of plant-based foods can be an effective way to help prevent breast cancer.
5 baby room-sharing tips to reduce the risk of injury and SIDS | Pediatrics | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/infant-sleep-safety-tips/
Sharing a bed with your baby can result in injury or death. Keep your infant safe with these room-sharing best practices.
Corrective breast reconstruction: Free-flap procedures offer natural options if implants fail | Cancer | Plastic Surgery | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/breast-reconstruction-flap-salvage/
Having a breast reconstruction fail is devastating. UT Southwestern is a pioneer in flap procedures, working to improve recovery, and results.