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COVID-19: What you need to know and how to reduce the risk of infection | COVID | Prevention | UT Southwestern Medical Center

https://utswmed.org/medblog/coronavirus-what-you-need-know-and-how-reduce-risk-infection/

The coronavirus, 2019-nCoV, has spread to multiple countries – including the U.S. In this MedBlog, UT Southwestern discusses what patients need to know about the virus and ways to reduce infection risks.

How girls’ nights benefit moms – and babies | Back and Spine | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center

https://utswmed.org/medblog/social-maternal-baby-health/

Good news for moms and babies! A 2019 study from JAMA Network suggests that when moms have large, supportive social circles, babies benefit as well as moms. In this week’s blog, UT Southwestern discusses the study and offers tips for low-key outings for new mothers.

Hepatitis C treatment can cut risk of liver-related death by 50% for patients with a history of liver cancer | Cancer | Transplant | UT Southwestern Medical Center

https://utswmed.org/medblog/hepatitis-c-treatment-can-cut-risk-liver-related-death-50-patients-history-liver-cancer/

This study looked at medical records for patients who were cured of liver cancer at 31 North American medical centers. The findings demonstrate that patients who were treated and cured of their hepatitis C had significantly better survival rates than those patients whose hepatitis C was not treated.

Rhythm and Blues | Brain | UT Southwestern Medical Center

https://utswmed.org/medblog/rhythm-and-blues/

New research suggests what will make us smarter, thinner, and happier. In most cases, timing is everything.

Baby it’s cold outside! Tips to manage pregnancy during winter | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center

https://utswmed.org/medblog/pregnancy-winter/

Pregnancy can be uncomfortable during any season. But not everything about being pregnant in the winter is bad. UT Southwestern offers tips for dealing with pregnancy in the cold.

7 ways to save money during baby’s first year of life | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center

https://utswmed.org/medblog/save-money-new-baby/

Having a new baby comes with extra costs, from diapers to feeding and beyond. But there are ways to cut costs without sacrificing value. In this week’s blog, UT Southwestern offers seven categories to save money during the baby’s first year of life.

Got a bad back? Exercise could be the key to relieving pain | Back and Spine | UT Southwestern Medical Center

https://utswmed.org/medblog/got-bad-back-exercise-could-be-key-relieving-pain/

Spinal disc degeneration is common with age, but back pain doesn’t have to be. Find out how exercise can help prevent and alleviate back pain naturally – and know when it's time to see a doctor. Learn more.

Hysterectomy alternative: An innovative treatment for uterine fibroids | Women's Health | UT Southwestern Medical Center

https://utswmed.org/medblog/uterine-fibroids-radiofrequency-ablation/

Problems associated with uterine fibroids frequently used to result in hysterectomy and a lengthy recovery. But not anymore! Radiofrequency ablation is an innovative outpatient procedure that can reduce fibroid volume and their uncomfortable symptoms by 50 percent in just two months. Learn more.

New Year’s weight resolutions that are safe during pregnancy | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center

https://utswmed.org/medblog/new-years-weight-resolutions-are-safe-during-pregnancy/

Trying to lose weight during pregnancy is generally not recommended. UT Southwestern offers healthy New Year, New You resolutions regarding weight for women who are pregnant or considering pregnancy.

MitraClip therapy: Which patients are ‘sick enough’? | Heart | UT Southwestern Medical Center

https://utswmed.org/medblog/mitraclip-mitral-valve/

MitraClip has emerged as a treatment option for patients with mitral valve disease who are not healthy enough for valve replacement surgery. However, the device is approved for only a small patient pool – and it might be unnecessary with optimized medical therapy.