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How to handle pumping at work: 5 tips for breastfeeding moms
https://utswmed.org/medblog/how-handle-pumping-work-6-tips-breastfeeding-moms/
Working moms who breastfeed often rely on pumping to maintain their supply. But pumping at work can be a lot of...work. New legislation should make things a bit easier.
Larry’s story: Fighting cancer two ways | Cancer | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/larry-carlson-making-memories/
Larry participated in a clinical trial using a pioneering immunotherapy treatment to attack the cancer – a treatment with fantastic results.
UTSW is a Level 4 maternal health center, the highest designation in state | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/texas-hospitals-must-prove-pregnancy-care-expertise-or-lose-medicaid-dollars/
In 2020, UT Southwestern earned the Level 4 maternal health center designation – the highest level of care. Explore what this does and doesn’t mean for patients.
Chuck Dandridge – Hoping Together | Cancer | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/chuck-dandridge-hoping-together/
People with cancer find hope in many ways. It may be through the support of family members, or it may be through a new treatment. For Chuck Dandridge, the two were intertwined in a way he could’ve never imagined.
Debunked! 4 myths about electroconvulsive therapy for depression | Brain | Mental Health | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/electroconvulsive-therapy-depression/
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is one of the most effective treatments for treatment-resistant depression, though misinformation abounds online. In this MedBlog, UT Southwestern debunks ECT myths and describes an exciting new research study. Learn more.
Breaking the silence about endometriosis | Women's Health | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/breaking-the-silence-endometriosis/
Endometriosis is an under-reported, under-discussed condition that affects an estimated 176 million women worldwide. UT Southwestern encourages women and girls to speak up, be heard, and seek care from someone who will listen and is equipped to help.
Q&A: Is it safe to take medications while breastfeeding? | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/q-it-safe-take-medications-while-breastfeeding/
During pregnancy and lactation, certain medications might not be safe or might not work well. In this week's Your Pregnancy Matters article, two experts discuss knowledge gaps regarding breastfeeding, supplements, and drugs, as well as how we're closing the gap with research. Read more.
How cold, flu, and allergy symptoms can hurt your voice | ENT | Prevention | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/cold-flu-allergy-hurt-your-voice/
Most of us don’t really think about our voice as a tangible thing that requires care – until we can’t use it because of illness. When you get sick and lose your voice, you may think it’s just a normal part of being sick.
FDA ban on transvaginal mesh: What does it mean for women facing pelvic organ prolapse? | Women's Health | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/fda-ban-transvaginal-mesh-what-does-it-mean-women-facing-pelvic-organ-prolapse/
When the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned sales of all transvaginal mesh products for pelvic organ prolapse in April 2019, the ruling created a wave of confusion around a condition that’s often misunderstood.
Macular degeneration: Advances in stem cell and gene therapy | Aging | Eyes and Vision | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/amd-stem-cell-gene-therapy/
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) develops slowly over time, resulting in vision changes, declining vision, and potential blindness. In this week’s blog, two ophthalmology experts discuss the future of prevention and therapy based on current research. Learn more.