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The Concussion Myth | Brain | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/concussion-myth/
Over the last two decades, the world has learned a lot about brain injuries. But now there are more questions than answers. There’s also a lot of confusion, fear, and unsubstantiated flimflam.
Acid Test | Discovery | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/acid-test/
A rare couple in the lab world has developed a new way for surgeons to look at the tumors they need to remove.
Blood pressure monitoring: Home is where your true BP numbers live | Heart | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/blood-pressure-home-monitoring/
Hypertension is a leading risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and cardiovascular death. While hypertension is generally not curable, it is treatable if you are aware of it, and one of the best ways to stay on top of this disease is through home blood pressure monitoring. Read more.
The Depression Test | Brain | Mental Health | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/depression-test/
Most people with depression never get treated. But what if everyone got screened at their regular checkups?
The Science Behind Preventing Teen Suicide | Brain | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/science-behind-preventing-teen-suicide/
Teens who have attempted suicide are at high risk for a second attempt. But there are ways to help them.
The Kids Are All Right | Brain | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/kids-are-all-right/
How do you make sure your children have a happy life? Allow them to struggle.
What We Know About Your Prostate | Men's Health | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/what-we-know-about-your-prostate/
Generations of men underwent prostate cancer tests during an aggressive screening regimen. Then, the screenings stopped. Now doctors are reevaluating just how worried men should be about their prostate.
The Gene Genie | Discovery | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/gene-genie/
New genetic editing technology has opened the door to erasing the mutations in our DNA.
Taking On America's Biggest Killer | Discovery | Heart | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/taking-americas-biggest-killer/
Your risk of heart disease could be largely eliminated by mutating just one gene.
Radiation Reimagined | Cancer | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/radiation-reimagined/
A new, hyper-targeted radiation technology could bring your total number of treatments from 45 to just five.