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In 2020, UT Southwestern earned the Level 4 maternal health center designation – the highest level of care. Explore what this does and doesn’t mean for patients.

UT Southwestern has unlocked a century-old medical mystery: How does the immune system know when it’s under attack?

Fatigue and appetite changes are considered “normal” side effects of pregnancy – but these symptoms can also be signs of depression. In this week’s #YourPregnancyMatters blog, find out why we screen patients twice with the SADFACES survey and why physical and cognitive symptoms matter.

Checklists, cowboys, and pit crews – UT Southwestern discusses how these three seemingly unrelated phrases can save patients’ lives in every area of medicine. Learn more.

Two studies presented in March at #ACC19 are the talk of the cardiology community. Both address one question: Can low-risk patients with aortic stenosis benefit from TAVR? UT Southwestern says the data are intriguing, but the excitement is a bit premature. Learn more.

When shopping for sunscreen, many brands might catch your eye. But are brand name products more effective than generics? UT Southwestern discusses what matters when choosing a sunscreen – and best practices for getting the most protection.

Our diets have shifted dramatically over the years, and what used to be a farm-to-table approach to eating has become factory to fast-food window. This dynamic has created a dysfunctional and potentially dangerous relationship between us and what we eat. Americans might consider looking back to the simpler times for better solutions.

Hip dysplasia is a term most people associate with their dogs, but the condition is the leading cause of hip arthritis in young women and it is also the most common abnormality among newborns, according to the International Hip Dysplasia Institute. UT Southwestern has discovered a new protein that can predict osteoarthritis in patients.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly important in women's health care. In this Your Pregnancy Matters blog, find out how our Ob/Gyns use AI every day and get predictions for future uses of AI from UT Southwestern.

Keratoconus is a degenerative eye disorder that affects thousands of people across the country. In this week's blog, UT Southwestern examines the existing schools of thought on diagnosis and care, and what to expect from exciting new treatment options and research.