Skip to Main

Search

Results 291 to 300 of 7,086 for ""

North Texan Donates a Kidney to Save a Stranger | Transplant | UT Southwestern Medical Center

https://utswmed.org/medblog/north-texan-donates-kidney-save-stranger/

An anonymous living donor gives part of herself to save a stranger.

Amputees Experience What it's Like to Feel Again | Orthopaedics | UT Southwestern Medical Center

https://utswmed.org/medblog/amputees-experience-what-its-feel-again/

Researchers are using sensory feedback technology to create a prosthetic hand that can feel.

What all pregnant women should know about blood clots | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center

https://utswmed.org/medblog/blood-clots-after-delivery/

Historically, women were advised to take to their beds after having a baby. But modern doctors know moving around as soon as possible after delivery is key to preventing harmful blood clots. Discover how blood clots can harm your health and how to reduce your risk.

How to fix an aneurysm

https://utswmed.org/medblog/aortic-arch-aneurysm-device/

Faced with a life-threatening aneurysm in his aortic arch near the heart, James Ibson, 77, thought he was out of options. But a novel device, custom made for him, saved his life. Watch James’ story and read about his procedure at UT Southwestern – just the seventh to be performed in the world.

Pregnancy, depression, and suicide: How to get help | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center

https://utswmed.org/medblog/depression-suicide-pregnancy/

In the U.S., rates of suicide have skyrocketed since 1999. In this week’s blog, UT Southwestern discusses why it’s important for pregnant women and those who love them to be aware of the symptoms of mental health conditions such as depression and how to get help.

Acclaimed Oncologist is New Chair of Surgery | Prevention | UT Southwestern Medical Center

https://utswmed.org/medblog/new-chair-of-surgery/

An internationally acclaimed surgical oncologist with specific expertise in gastrointestinal cancers, is the new Chair of the Department of Surgery at UT Southwestern and Surgeon-in-Chief for the new William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital, opening in November 2014.

Beat AML: Promising outcomes for seniors with acute myeloid leukemia | Cancer | UT Southwestern Medical Center

https://utswmed.org/medblog/beat-aml-trial-2018/

Treatment options for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in seniors have remained stagnant for 40 years. We are participating in Beat AML, a research study focused on swift phenotyping and tailored therapies, with the ultimate goal of improving outcomes in this disease that otherwise becomes increasingly

Shirley Williams – The Joy of Discovery | Brain | UT Southwestern Medical Center

https://utswmed.org/medblog/shirley-williams-joy-discovery/

When a cardiologist found out she had two life-threatening aneurysms, she turned to UT Southwestern’s Zale Lipshy Pavilion – William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital for help.

Flu season isn’t over yet: Ways to stay well | Prevention | Public Health | UT Southwestern Medical Center

https://utswmed.org/medblog/flu-season-vaccination-treatment/

Flu cases are high this season. Learn what subclade K is, why the flu vaccine still works, and when to call your doctor.

Should my baby boy get circumcised? | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center

https://utswmed.org/medblog/baby-boy-circumcision/

UT Southwestern answers FAQs about circumcision to help new parents of baby boys decide what’s best for their sons.