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Fertility-sparing treatment for endometriosis and fibroids | Women's Health | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/fertility-sparing-treatment-fibroids-endometriosis/
Endometriosis and uterine fibroids can cause heavy periods, pelvic pain, and difficulty getting pregnant. And traditional treatment options can cause infertility. However, women can find advanced, fertility-sparing treatment options at UT Southwestern. Learn more.
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.
Uterine transplant: This prospect for pregnancy is not worth the risks | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/uterine-transplant-motherhood/
Many women think getting pregnant is the only way to become a “real mom.” Uterine transplantation, a major surgery available in clinical trials, is presented as a hopeful option. But UT Southwestern says it is too risky, and motherhood means more than carrying a baby.
Lymphoma | Patient Resources | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/conditions-treatments/radiation-oncology/patient-resources/lymphoma/
Our team of experts offers the most advanced treatments and technologies to treat patients diagnosed with lymphoma.
Melanoma | Patient Resources | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/conditions-treatments/radiation-oncology/patient-resources/melanoma/
UT Southwestern’s melanoma program offers comprehensive, patient-focused treatment using the latest techniques and therapies.
Bringing Hope to Children with Rare Brain Diseases Through a Revolution in Gene Therapy | Brain | Discovery | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/bringing-hope-children-rare-brain-diseases-through-revolution-gene-therapy/
Researchers at the UT Southwestern gene therapy center are working to end the problem of rare neurological diseases that are often overlooked, leaving a significant gap in research and treatment.
What patients can learn from Alex Trebek’s resolve to beat advanced pancreatic cancer | Cancer | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/alex-trebek-pancreatic-cancer/
In light of Alex Trebek’s diagnosis of stage 4 pancreatic cancer, UT Southwestern discusses the goals of advanced cancer treatment and considerations to help patients live longer and better with the disease.
Pregnancy and social media: When influencers affect health decisions | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/social-media-pregnancy/
Social media influencers are paid to promote certain products, which can be risky to pregnant women. In this week’s blog, UT Southwestern discusses what pregnant women should know about social media influencer posts and what to do when a product is appealing.
‘The pill’ for guys: Male birth control option passes safety tests: UT Southwestern - MedBlog
https://utswmed.org/medblog/pill-guys-male-birth-control-option-passes-safety-tests/
A male birth control pill passed safety tests in early 2019, opening much-needed discussions on vasectomy, men’s health, and who is responsible for pregnancy prevention. Find out what it means for men’s health – and for women – in this week’s Your Pregnancy Matters blog.
Central Nervous System Cancer | Patient Resources | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/conditions-treatments/radiation-oncology/patient-resources/central-nervous-system-resources/
The CNS team works alongside neurosurgery specialists, as well as with medical physicists, biologists, dosimetrists, therapists, and various other dedicated clinical staff.