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A story of Hope and teamwork: Facing a brain tumor at age 24 | Brain | Cancer | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/brain-tumor-epilepsy-surgery/
When an SMU grad student learned she had a 2-inch brain tumor in her right frontal lobe that was causing seizures, she turned to the team of neurosurgery and epilepsy specialists at UT Southwestern's Peter O'Donnell Brain Institute to give her a second chance at life.
Growing up gluten-free: The best treatment for kids with celiac disease | Pediatrics | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/gluten-free-celiac-kids/
Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition that typically shows up early in childhood. UT Southwestern explains how their team works with children and families to adjust to live a healthy, gluten-free life.
Feeding support and options to fix tongue-tie in babies | Pediatrics | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/tongue-tie-baby-breastfeeding/
Tongue-tie in newborns can cause feeding and growth problems if left untreated. In this week's Your Pregnancy Matters blog, explore how team-based care from lactation experts, speech therapists, pediatricians, and ENTs can help new parents and babies overcome feeding challenges.
Radiofrequency ablation shrinks thyroid nodules without surgery | Women's Health | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/thyroid-nodule-radiofrequency-ablation-rfa/
Finally! An effective, non-surgical treatment option for benign #thyroid nodules. See how radiofrequency ablation helps patients avoid surgery, scarring, and lifelong hormone therapy.
A fourth chance at life: Susan's remarkable heart transplant story | Heart | Patient Stories | Transplant | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/heart-transplant-ischemic-cardiomyopathy/
Before her 50th birthday, heart transplant recipient Susan Liang has survived more than her fair share of challenges. Read her remarkable story of how UT Southwestern gave her a "fourth chance at life."
3D bunion surgery gets you back on your feet faster | Orthopaedics | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/lapiplasty-3d-bunion-surgery/
Bunions are much more than a cosmetic issue – they're a painful structural problem that limits a person’s mobility. UT Southwestern describes how the advanced surgical procedure lapiplasty bunionectomy can cure the condition with less downtime and low risk of recurrence.
The hips don't lie: Signs it's time to consider hip replacement | Orthopaedics | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/hip-replacement-surgery-signs/
When our hips don’t move well, it can lead to reduced mobility and pain. UT Southwestern discusses treatment options and when it might be time to think about a hip replacement.
Postpartum hypertension: When a new mom's blood pressure is too high | Heart | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/postpartum-high-blood-pressure/
High blood pressure risks in pregnancy don't end with delivery – up to 6 weeks after having a baby, postpartum hypertension can cause strokes. UT Southwestern discusses how women can protect their health between Ob/Gyn visits.
COVID-19 vaccine logistics for pregnant and breastfeeding patients | COVID | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/pregnancy-covid19-vaccine-eligibility/
Pregnant patients are now eligible to get the safe, effective COVID-19 vaccine. UT Southwestern offers logistical tips and information patients need to make their personal vaccination decisions.
After the fall: RESTORE bone health and prevent future hip fractures in seniors | Orthopaedics | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/hip-fractures-seniors/
More than 95 percent of hip fractures in seniors are caused by falling. RESTORE, UT Southwestern's new hip fracture and fall prevention program, reduces time-to-surgery by 50 percent and gives seniors tools to avoid future fractures.