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7 tips to protect your eyes this summer | Eyes and Vision | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/steps-summer-eye-safety/
Keep your eyes safe this summer with these tips to prevent fireworks injury, contacts lens problems, and “sunburn of the eye.”
Closer to a cure | Cancer | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/myeloma-closer-to-a-cure/
A new clinical trial at UT Southwestern aims to offer new hope for patients with multiple myeloma.
Heart Month 2018: Sharon Leissner | Heart | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/heart-month-2018-sharon-leissner/
When Sharon Leissner noticed symptoms similar to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in both herself and her son, Jake, she immediately made appointments to get their hearts checked out.
Prostate cancer genomic testing is flawed: Three reasons why | Cancer | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/prostate-cancer-genomic-testing/
Men with prostate cancer want to know the future: Will my cancer get worse? Do I need surgery? Genomic testing can help us make educated recommendations, but it’s far from perfect. UT Southwestern explains why genomic testing isn’t a “crystal ball” for predicting prostate cancer risk.
Power within: How a new melanoma treatment shrinks tumors from the inside | Cancer | Dermatology | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/til-therapy-melanoma/
Discover how tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte therapy for advanced melanoma gives patients’ immune systems the upper hand to eliminate cancer.
Eating for two? How to maintain a healthy weight during pregnancy | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/maintaining-a-healthy-weight-during-pregnancy/
During pregnancy, many women relish the opportunity to feed their sweet tooth or enjoy comfort foods that are full of empty calories. A treat here and there is fine, but gaining too much weight during pregnancy can cause problems. Learn more.
Staying safe at home: How older adults can protect their independence | Aging | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/safety-tips--aging-at-home/
Aging at home doesn’t have to mean sacrificing independence. Get tips on fall prevention and medication management from UT Southwestern.
What is Peyronie’s disease? Symptoms, causes, and treatment options for men | Men's Health | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/peyronies-disease-penile-curvature/
Peyronie’s disease causes penile curvature, pain, and erectile dysfunction. Learn symptoms, causes, and treatment options from a UT Southwestern urologist.
‘Predestined’: A lifelong bond becomes a lifesaving kidney gift | Kidneys | Patient Stories | Transplant | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/lifelong-bond-lifesaving-kidney-gift/
When RayMond Hamilton needed a kidney transplant, Sheila Campbell, a friend since childhood, was there to donate. “My kidney was predestined to be his,” Sheila said.
Are more ultrasounds better in complicated pregnancy? | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/ultrasound-frequency-complex-pregnancy/
In the third trimester, women with problem pregnancies might have ultrasounds as often as once a week. But are all the tests needed? A spring 2018 study suggests frequent ultrasounds for growth or amniotic fluid checks might not benefit these moms and babies as much as previously thought.