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Alpha-gal syndrome: How a tick bite can make you allergic to meat | Prevention | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/meat-allergy-alpha-gal-tick-bite/
The bite of the lone star tick can cause alpha-gal syndrome, an allergic condition to red meat and other mammalian food products. UT Southwestern answers common questions about the condition.
Weight-loss medications: The 5 most-asked questions | Diet and Nutrition | Prevention | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/weight-loss-medication-questions/
All the hype around weight loss medications makes it tough to tell fact from fiction. Get answers to 5 FAQs about GLP-1RAs like Wegovy and Ozempic.
New approach to robotic mastectomy can preserve full breast and nipple sensation | Cancer | Discovery | Plastic Surgery | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/robotic-mastectomy-breast-cancer/
Discover UTSW Medical Center's innovative robotic mastectomy technique, preserving full breast and nipple sensation for improved outcomes and recovery.
How does a father’s age affect fertility and a baby’s health? | Aging | Men's Health | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/older-fathers-fertility/
How can a dad’s age affect fertility? Explore potential age-related risks to sperm health, pregnancy, and the baby’s future health.
Transverse myelitis: When inflammation damages the spinal cord ‘wiring’ | Back and Spine | Brain | Rehabilitation | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/transverse-myelitis-treatment/
UT Southwestern is internationally recognized in treating transverse myelitis, the rare autoimmune disorder of the central nervous system.
Alphabet soup! Your guide to pregnancy-related abbreviations | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/pregnancy-abbreviations/
Confused by some of the abbreviations and acronyms in your digital pregnancy care chart? Check out our guide to common pregnancy-related shorthand.
Women shouldn’t ignore or minimize chest pain – or other heart attack symptoms | Heart | Women's Health | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/heart-attacks-women/
Learn about heart attack symptoms in women and why chest pain should not be ignored. Get expert advice from UT Southwestern Medical Center's heart and women's health specialists.
Why the skin condition hidradenitis suppurativa complicates pregnancy | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/pregnancy-skin-condition-breastfeeding/
Pregnant patients with hidradenitis suppurativa, an inflammatory skin condition, face a higher risk of pregnancy complications. Explore why and see how to safely manage HS.
Commotio cordis: NFL player’s collapse spotlights rare heart phenomenon | Heart | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/commotio-cordis-heart-sports/
Commotio cordis is the rarest form of cardiac arrest – when a healthy heart is stopped by a blow to the chest in between heartbeats. UT Southwestern explains how athletes can protect themselves from the risk.
High ankle sprain vs. low ankle sprain: What are the key differences? | Orthopaedics | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/high-ankle-sprain/
NFL stars Patrick Mahomes and Tony Pollard both suffered high ankle sprains during the playoffs, but their treatments were very different and much more involved than a typical ankle sprain. UT Southwestern orthopedic surgeons explain the complexities of a high ankle sprain injury.