Most pregnant patients not at high risk for COVID-19 complications, new study shows | COVID | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/covid19-pregnancy-risks-fall-2020/

A new study from UT Southwestern found that most pregnant patients may not be at higher risk of COVID-19 complications. Learn why and find out how to use COVID-19 strategies to prepare for the flu season.
Feeling tired during pregnancy? You might have sleep apnea | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/sleep-apnea-pregnancy/

Approximately 20% of pregnant patients have sleep apnea, which can increase the risk of health complications in pregnancy and long term. Learn the symptoms and treatment options in this week's Your Pregnancy Matters blog.
Immunotherapy and the marathon against melanoma: Terry's story | Cancer | Discovery | Patient Stories | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/immunotherapy-metastatic-melanoma/

Immunotherapy has dramatically improved melanoma survival rates. In this week's MedBlog, Terry Hart tells his story of surviving advanced melanoma through immunotherapy.
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy: How to overcome the culture of mistrust | COVID | Prevention | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/covid-19-vaccine-hesitancy-mistrust/

Having highly effective COVID-19 vaccines is only half the battle. UT Southwestern has devised successful strategies to break through the barriers to trust in communities of color, helping them feel more confident about getting vaccinated.
Hair dryers, hydroxychloroquine, and summer heat: Separating COVID-19 myths from realities | COVID | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/covid-19-myth-vs-reality/

The global pandemic has created an insatiable appetite for information about COVID-19, but amid the torrent of media coverage the myths begin to rival realities. UT Southwestern addresses some of the questions and false hopes with facts firmly rooted in science.
Seeing the invisible: How we use advanced technology in eye exams | Eyes and Vision | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/advanced-technology-retinal-ophthalmology-screening/

Many eye disorders are, ironically, invisible to doctors’ unaided eyes. Find out how the advanced technology available to retinal ophthalmologists at UT Southwestern makes it possible to diagnose these conditions.
6 ways to support seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic | Aging | COVID | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/seniors-and-covid-19/

Keeping seniors and other vulnerable populations safe as COVID-19 spreads is absolutely vital, but it’s also important to ensure they don’t drift into social isolation. UT Southwestern suggests 6 ways to help elderly friends and relatives through the crisis.
Application of a simple cream might reduce recurrence of pelvic floor dysfunction symptoms | Women's Health | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/application-simple-cream-might-reduce-recurrence-pelvic-floor-dysfunction-symptoms/

Traditional repairs correcting pelvic organ prolapse have too often weakened over time and required revisional surgery. Based on promising initial data from a pilot study, we are studying whether the simple addition of vaginal estrogen might reduce the need for additional procedures in
Searching for the Holy Grail of COVID-19 | COVID | Discovery | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/covid-19-treatment-tests-cures/

The world’s scientists and physicians, including many of at UT Southwestern, have rallied together to conduct clinical trials and research around COVID-19. UT Southwestern shares recent discoveries and offers a glimpse at what a vaccine might look like.
Endometrial ablation: A popular solution to abnormal bleeding for select patients | Women's Health | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/endometrial-ablation/

Treatment for abnormal bleeding – such as spotting throughout an entire month or heavy flow during periods – typically starts with birth control medication. However, if that proves to be ineffective, many women turn to endometrial ablation. Learn more.