2025 Article Archive
At UTSW, an innovative procedure offers new hope for amputees
Complications after an amputation left Scott Bryson, a 50-year-old father of three, unable to walk. But in June 2023, he took his first steps in nearly a decade after receiving a revolutionary surgical procedure at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
Samuel Achilefu, Ph.D., elected to National Academy of Engineering
Samuel Achilefu, Ph.D., inaugural Chair of Biomedical Engineering at UT Southwestern Medical Center and an internationally recognized leader in the fields of molecular imaging of cancer and nanotherapeutics, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE).
Antibody designed to fight immunotherapy-resistant cancers
An investigational therapy significantly shrank lung cancer tumors that are notoriously resistant to treatment by encouraging an attack from natural killer (NK) cells in an animal model, a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers shows.
Popular diabetes/weight-loss drugs show additional benefit
A well-known class of drugs used to manage Type 2 diabetes and control weight could offer hope for patients who also struggle with related chronic kidney disease (CKD), researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center found.
Why do women have more trouble after knee injuries? UTSW model explains
A computer model of the cellular environment inside the knee developed by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers sheds light on why women tend to have worse outcomes after knee injuries than men. Their findings, published in Scientific Reports, could facilitate research into new therapies for knee inflammatory disorders and personalized treatments for patients with these conditions.
Preoperative immunotherapy could enhance breast cancer cure rates
A phase three clinical trial co-led by a researcher at UT Southwestern Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center showcases the promise of administering immunotherapy along with chemotherapy before surgery in patients with breast cancer at high risk of spreading. The findings, published in Nature Medicine, suggest preoperative immunotherapy is more effective for some breast cancer patients, the study authors say.
Study reveals cellular recycling process key to human health
A team led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers has identified a key mechanism responsible for endosomal recycling in cells, a process critical to human health. Their findings, published in Nature Communications, answer a fundamental question in cell biology and could lead to therapies for conditions including neurological disorders and cancer.
Shorter, safer protocol effectively treats triple-negative breast cancer
A far shorter, simpler, and less toxic treatment protocol for patients with triple-negative breast cancer produced outcomes similar to the current standard of care, a clinical trial co-led by a UT Southwestern Medical Center researcher shows.
Be mindful of what you eat and drink at Super Bowl parties
If you’re planning to join family and friends to watch Super Bowl LIX, you know there will be snacks and drinks galore to tantalize you for four quarters. But to ensure you don’t go overboard with the party smorgasbord, it’s best to practice mindfulness as a key strategy, advises a lifestyle medicine expert at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
UTSW joins effort to create early screening for dementia
UT Southwestern Medical Center is among 10 U.S. health systems selected for an initiative that aims to create and implement early detection programs for Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive impairments.