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Seeing the invisible: How we use advanced technology in eye exams | Eyes and Vision | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/advanced-technology-retinal-ophthalmology-screening/
Many eye disorders are, ironically, invisible to doctors’ unaided eyes. Find out how the advanced technology available to retinal ophthalmologists at UT Southwestern makes it possible to diagnose these conditions.
Pregnancy complications: What are the chances that they’ll happen again? | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/recurrent-pregnancy-complications/
Pregnancy complications are an unfortunate fact of life. However, just because something occurs once doesn’t mean it’s certain to happen again. Learn what some of the most common complications are – and what the chances are that they’ll recur.
MitraClip therapy: Which patients are ‘sick enough’? | Heart | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/mitraclip-mitral-valve/
MitraClip has emerged as a treatment option for patients with mitral valve disease who are not healthy enough for valve replacement surgery. However, the device is approved for only a small patient pool – and it might be unnecessary with optimized medical therapy.
Microinvasive glaucoma surgery, or MIGS, offers reduced risks | Eyes and Vision | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/migs-glaucoma/
MIGS typically is performed by using microscopic-sized equipment or implants, precision lasers, and tiny incisions in the eye, all of which leads to minimal tissue trauma and a more rapid visual recovery than traditional glaucoma surgery.
Research in Boosting Immunity | Cancer | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/research-boosting-immunity/
Studies could lead to new treatments for cancer and autoimmune diseases.
Loss & Recovery | Cancer | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/loss-and-recovery/
After months of treatment and a double mastectomy, Felicia Whisenhunt benefited from an innovative breast reconstruction procedure.
Debunking 5 Common Pregnancy Myths | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/debunking-common-pregnancy-myths/
Women hear a lot of information and suggestions regarding their pregnancies. But how much of it is true? Let’s discuss some common myths that we hear from patients – and why they’re inaccurate.
Why daily aspirin therapy for heart disease might not be safe for everyone | Heart | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/aspirin-heart-disease/
A September 2018 study suggests that taking aspirin to lower the risk of heart disease might not be worth the risk of bleeding the drug carries for many people. UT Southwestern discusses what the study results mean for patients.
Outrun (or outwalk!) cancer: How exercise can help reduce treatment symptoms | Cancer | Diet and Nutrition | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/exercise-cancer-treatment/
Research suggests that nearly all patients with cancer should exercise as part of their treatment plan. Exercise can help reduce side effects from cancer treatment and the disease itself. Find out which exercises can be most beneficial and how to get started.
‘Brain on Fire’ cases epitomize benefits of dual-trained doctors | Brain | Mental Health | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/brain-on-fire/
Rare program looks to expand blended expertise in psychiatry, neurology.