Why Hip Fractures Require Surgery & Treatment | UTSW Medical Center - MedBlog
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UT Southwestern discusses the risks of delaying hip fracture treatment after a fall, especially for the elderly
Landmark research might change how we treat AFib in heart failure patients | Heart | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/catheter-ablation-afib-heart-failure/
A landmark study might change the way we treat patients that have both heart failure and atrial fibrillation. Cardiac catheter ablation therapy might benefit thousands of patients by providing better symptom management, higher quality of life, and improved survival rates
New ‘clip’ helps people too old, too sick for open-heart surgery | Heart | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/mitral-valve-repair/
The MitraClip is a new treatment for mitral valve repair and can take the place of surgical heart valve replacement in older patients. A physician at UT Southwestern, Dallas explains the benefits
Prescription for rare heart disorder: Think outside the box | Heart | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/prescription-rare-heart-disorder/
In 2011, Julie Christoph was 27 years old, working full-time, finishing up her nursing degree, and preparing to launch an exciting new career. When she began experiencing a racing heartbeat and dizzy spells that grew more frequent and more debilitating, she went to a doctor. And then another doctor
No approved therapy? Consider becoming a research volunteer | Cancer | UT Southwestern Medical Center
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Without research volunteers like Sheri Evans, clinical advancements toward new medical treatments simply aren’t possible
Breaking news: New stroke procedure quadruples care timeline | Brain | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/stroke-treatment-window-increased/
Research released at the 2018 LA International Stroke Convention suggests that certain stroke victims might benefit from a brain-saving stroke therapy up to 24 hours after a stroke, compared to the six-hour window to which doctors have previously adhered
Can breastfeeding help prevent diabetes? | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/breastfeeding-prevent-diabetes/
A new clinical trial will examine whether breastfeeding can help women reduce their risk for developing diabetes. Learn more and see how you or a loved one can participate
Heart attack patient rebuilds his health: ‘I’m still running’ | Heart | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/heart-attack-rebuilds-health/
UT Southwestern helped a 46-year-old pharmacist recover from his heart attack and return to running marathons
1 in 10 dads experience postpartum depression, anxiety: How to spot the signs | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/paternal-postpartum-depression/
Postpartum depression in dads is real. Learn to recognize the symptoms of paternal postpartum depression
Heart Month 2018: Linda Johnson | Heart | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/heart-month-2018-linda-johnson/
UT Southwestern specialists evaluated Linda for a heart transplant. Her new heart gave her not only a second chance at life but a first chance to watch her son grow