2016 Article Archive
Fusion targeted prostate biopsy proves more accurate in diagnosis of prostate cancer
New research confirms that an innovative procedure combining MRI and ultrasound to create a 3D image of the prostate can more accurately locate suspicious areas and help diagnose whether it’s prostate cancer.
Mother with hearing loss discovers rare tumor, helps pioneer surgery through ear
Ana Placencia stretched in bed after waking up one Saturday morning, when suddenly the hearing in her left ear became muffled.
Resident/Fellow Notes
Resident and fellows notes from the September 2016 edition of Center Times, UT Southwestern's campus newspaper.
Awards for August 2016
Federal, non-federal, and industry-sponsored awards received by UT Southwestern faculty in August 2016.
Class Notes for September 2016
Class notes from the September 2016 edition of Center Times.
Future leaders, students grow in Conrad program
The Dr. Emmett J. Conrad Leadership Internship Program, open to qualified college students, sent 11 undergrads to various Departments and Offices on the UT Southwestern Medical Center campus over the summer.
Students gain experience, perspective through mayor’s internships
The Mayor’s Intern Fellows Program brought 44 Dallas-area high school students to campus over the summer, exposing the teens to UT Southwestern Medical Center, to health care as a career option, and to professional work settings.
Professorship established to honor Bucholz, former Orthopaedic Surgery Chairman
Dr. Bucholz, whose career at UT Southwestern spanned 38 years, died on May 20 from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The former Chairman of Orthopaedic Surgery was 68.
Researchers identify method of creating long-lasting memories
Imagine if playing a new video game or riding a rollercoaster could help you prepare for an exam or remember other critical information.
Study to examine value of ECG testing for high school athletes
UT Southwestern Medical Center heart specialists will study whether electrocardiograms (ECGs) are useful in identifying Texas high school student athletes who are at risk of suffering sudden cardiac death.