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Depression Study Seeks Path to Better Treatments | Brain | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/depression-study/
UT Southwestern is one of just four medical centers nationwide selected by the National Institute of Mental Health to conduct the EMBARC study, which hopes to identify biosignatures that are linked to effective treatments for depression.
Understanding Omicron, the new COVID-19 variant of concern | COVID | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/omicron-covid-variant-questions/
Omicron, the highly transmissible COVID-19 variant first identified in South Africa, is coming to the U.S. Here's what you need to know, from UT Southwestern.
Amniocentesis and CVS: FAQs about the prenatal diagnostic duo | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/cvs-amniocentesis-faqs/
Chorionic villus sampling and amniocentesis provide definitive answers about a baby’s genetics before birth. Learn about these safe, quick procedures.
Improving preeclampsia care with new research and prevention strategies | Discovery | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/preeclampsia-care-research-prevention/
New UT Southwestern research could improve prevention and treatment of preeclampsia – high blood pressure in pregnancy.
Beyond eggs: Protein sources that strike the right balance | Diet and Nutrition | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/protein-diet-egg-alternatives/
Curious about high-protein diets? Are egg prices messing up meal plans? Learn how a complete “protein package” can boost your health – and save your budget.
Birth control after childbirth: Long-term options for new moms | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/larc-birth-control-after-delivery/
After childbirth, patients can go home with long-term birth control to avoid an unexpected pregnancy. Learn about three types patients can get in the delivery room.
New clinic dedicated to concussive injury recovery, education | Brain | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/concussive-recovery-clinic/
Whether they are mild, moderate, or severe, concussions disrupt how the neurological system functions. A new clinic at UT Southwestern—dedicated to diagnosing and treating concussive injuries—is built on the latest science about the brain, how injuries affect it, and which treatment strategies are
New Insight Into Alzheimer’s | Brain | Discovery | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/new-insight-into-alzheimers/
Scientists at UT Southwestern’s O’Donnell Brain Institute have made a discovery that could change how and when doctors detect Alzheimer’s, and it could also lead to more effective treatment for people living with dementia.
Pregnancy symptoms that might warrant a trip to the emergency department | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/pregnancy-emergency-room/
Recognize symptoms of a pregnancy or postpartum emergency that may require a trip to the emergency department.
New Progress Against Muscular Dystrophy | Brain | Discovery | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/new-progress-against-muscular-dystrophy/
Scientists at the O’Donnell Brain Institute have used CRISPR gene editing to replace the gene responsible for Duchenne muscular dystrophy and halt its expression in the lab.