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Feeling tired during pregnancy? You might have sleep apnea | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/sleep-apnea-pregnancy/
Approximately 20% of pregnant patients have sleep apnea, which can increase the risk of health complications in pregnancy and long term. Learn the symptoms and treatment options in this week's Your Pregnancy Matters blog.
After the fall: RESTORE bone health and prevent future hip fractures in seniors | Orthopaedics | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/hip-fractures-seniors/
More than 95 percent of hip fractures in seniors are caused by falling. RESTORE, UT Southwestern's new hip fracture and fall prevention program, reduces time-to-surgery by 50 percent and gives seniors tools to avoid future fractures.
Postpartum exercise: When it's safe to start running and lifting after pregnancy | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/workouts-after-pregnancy/
Ready to start running or lifting weights again after giving birth? UT Southwestern discusses when it's OK to start intense exercise – and how to do so safely – in this week's Your Pregnancy Matters blog.
A fourth chance at life: Susan's remarkable heart transplant story | Heart | Patient Stories | Transplant | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/heart-transplant-ischemic-cardiomyopathy/
Before her 50th birthday, heart transplant recipient Susan Liang has survived more than her fair share of challenges. Read her remarkable story of how UT Southwestern gave her a "fourth chance at life."
Woman who could barely stand up has 'zero pain' after spinal fusion surgery | Back and Spine | Orthopaedics | Patient Stories | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/chronic-back-pain-spinal-fusion-surgery/
Laurie Zapatka was injured in a car accident 20 years ago and her back pain became progressively worse over the years. By the time she came to UT Southwestern, her mobility was severely limited, but a day after posterior spinal fusion surgery at UT Southwestern, she was up and moving with "zero pain."
Kids and migraines: How a pediatric neurologist can help | Pediatrics | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/child-migraines-treatment-experts/
Migraine pain disrupts a child's education, family time, and social life. But sticking to a PedMAP – pediatric migraine action plan – offers families help and hope for severe headache relief. Explore treatment strategies and new drug research with UT Southwestern.
Good news on COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant moms, early data shows | COVID | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/covid19-vaccine-pregnancy-breastfeeding-safety/
Good news! Early COVID-19 vaccine trial data suggest vaccination is safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding – and may benefit both mom and baby. Dive into data from three of the latest clinical trials in this week’s Your Pregnancy Matters blog.
Gamma Knife gives brain cancer patients access to top team and technology | Brain | Cancer | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/gamma-knife--brain-tumor-radiosurgery/
Successful outcomes in Gamma Knife radiosurgery require a team approach – and a lot of quality checks. UT Southwestern discusses the process in this week's MedBlog.
Why follow-up care is crucial when a newborn fails ABR hearing screening | ENT | Pediatrics | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/newborn-hearing-screening-abr/
Of all your newborn’s first health checks, the newborn hearing screening is among the most important. Find out why a baby might fail the screening, why follow-up is crucial, and how advanced technology gives babies the best chance at language development as they grow.
4 conditions with signs and symptoms that arise in the eyes | Eyes and Vision | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/retina-vision-exams/
Your retina can signal a serious health condition, sometimes before other physical symptoms appear. UT Southwestern discusses four types of systemic conditions with signs and symptoms that arise in the eyes.