Scott’s Story: Fighting Cancer with a Winning Attitude | Cancer | UT Southwestern Medical Center
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At 31 years old, Scott Burchett was in the best shape of his life. Then, in the same week that he learned he was going to be the father of twins, he was also diagnosed with thyroid cancer. It was in these two life-changing moments that Scott came to UT Southwestern Simmons Cancer Center and decided
Room for 7 more? My thoughts on group-based prenatal care | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/room-7-more-my-thoughts-group-based-prenatal-care/
Ob/Gyn offices around the U.S. are beginning to offer group prenatal visits. UT Southwestern discusses the potential benefits and challenges of launching a group-based program. Learn more in this week’s Your Pregnancy Matters blog
Golfer’s guide: 5 ways to avoid back pain | Back and Spine | Prevention | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/golf-prevent-back-pain/
Don’t let back pain short-side your golf game. UT Southwestern offers five tips for golfers to avoid back pain and serious spine injuries related to the sport. Learn more
Heavy periods and pelvic pain aren't 'normal' – uterine fibroids might be to blame | Women's Health | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/heavy-periods-and-pelvic-pain-arent-normal-uterine-fibroids-might-be-blame/
Too many women accept uterine fibroid symptoms such as heavy periods, abdominal bulkiness, and pelvic pain as normal. But they don’t have to! Learn about treatment options from medication to surgery in this week’s MedBlog. Read more
3 ways Ob/Gyns use AI in pregnancy care | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/ai-pregnancy-obgyn/
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly important in women's health care. In this Your Pregnancy Matters blog, find out how our Ob/Gyns use AI every day and get predictions for future uses of AI from UT Southwestern
Hip dysplasia is not just a condition that affects your dog | Orthopaedics | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/hip-dysplasia-not-just-condition-affects-your-dog/
Hip dysplasia is a term most people associate with their dogs, but the condition is the leading cause of hip arthritis in young women and it is also the most common abnormality among newborns, according to the International Hip Dysplasia Institute. UT Southwestern has discovered a new protein that
Dr. Zhijian 'James' Chen: Unlocking the Immune System | Discovery | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/dr-james-chen-unlocking-immune-system/
UT Southwestern has unlocked a century-old medical mystery: How does the immune system know when it’s under attack
SADFACES: Diagnosing depression and anxiety during pregnancy | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/pregnancy-mental-health-sadfaces/
Fatigue and appetite changes are considered “normal” side effects of pregnancy – but these symptoms can also be signs of depression. In this week’s #YourPregnancyMatters blog, find out why we screen patients twice with the SADFACES survey and why physical and cognitive symptoms matter
Cancer Prevention Myths and the Real Truths | Cancer | Prevention | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/latest-science-says-cancer-prevention/
Many individuals have differing myths and perceptions of cancer prevention. Here are common ones and the latest science-backed data offering fact
Why a scheduled C-section after 35 might be too risky | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/cesarean-over-35-risks/
More women over 35 are choosing elective C-section, citing a desire to control the timing of their maternity leave. But 2019 research suggests the risks associated with C-section are double in this age group compared to vaginal delivery. Learn more in this week’s Your Pregnancy Matters MedBlog