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What does skin cancer look like? Pictures, plus prevention tips | Cancer | Dermatology | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/what-does-skin-cancer-look-pictures-plus-prevention-tips/
Even if you apply sunscreen daily and are careful about sun protection, it’s important to examine your skin regularly for suspicious lesions, moles, and skin changes. Here’s a quick primer of what to look for during your self-exam.
TAVR is not the ‘beginning of the end’ for aortic stenosis open heart surgery | Heart | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/tavr-not-beginning-end-aortic-stenosis-open-heart-surgery/
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.
Farm to table: Rediscovering a simple, practical approach to food | Prevention | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/farm-table-rediscovering-simple-practical-approach-food/
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 not just a condition that affects your dog | Orthopaedics | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/hip-dysplasia-not-just-condition-affects-your-dog/
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.
Measles and pregnancy: Navigating the risks during an outbreak | Your Pregnancy Matters | Public Health | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/what-women-need-know-about-measles-and-pregnancy/
Measles exposure can cause preterm birth or pregnancy loss, and women can't get the vaccine during pregnancy. In this Your Pregnancy Matters article, UT Southwestern discusses how updated measles guidelines might help women reduce their risk.
FDA ban on transvaginal mesh: What does it mean for women facing pelvic organ prolapse? | Women's Health | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/fda-ban-transvaginal-mesh-what-does-it-mean-women-facing-pelvic-organ-prolapse/
When the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned sales of all transvaginal mesh products for pelvic organ prolapse in April 2019, the ruling created a wave of confusion around a condition that’s often misunderstood.
5 signs your back pain might be an emergency | Back and Spine | Orthopaedics | Rehabilitation | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/5-signs-your-back-pain-might-be-emergency/
Learn the 5 signs that your back pain might be an emergency. Get expert advice from UT Southwestern Medical Center on when to seek immediate medical attention.
Corneal collagen cross-linking for keratoconus helps patients see better, longer | Eyes and Vision | Prevention | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/keratoconus-corneal-cross-linking/
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.
5 burning questions about sun protection and skin cancer | Cancer | Dermatology | Prevention | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/5-burning-questions-about-sun-protection-and-skin-cancer/
In the blazing Texas summer, sun protection is key. UT Southwestern answers the burning questions about sunscreen, tanning and skin cancer.
Is it a boy or a girl? The father’s family might provide a clue | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/it-boy-or-girl-fathers-family-might-provide-clue/
Expectant moms often want to know whether their baby will be a boy or girl, and the family makeup of their partner might play a role in determining their baby's sex. Learn more.