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Zofran for morning sickness: The risks are minimal | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/zofran-pregnancy/
Zofran® (ondansetron) has made headlines for potentially causing birth defects. UT Southwestern explains how to effectively manage morning sickness.
Would an IUD or birth control implant work for me? | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/birth-control/
More women are using long-acting reversible contraception methods – IUDs and birth control implants. What are the benefits and risks, and are they effective?
Tips to have a healthy pregnancy after 35 | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/pregnancy-after-35/
Why is age 35 considered “advanced maternal age”? And what does it mean for women today? Get insights from Ashley Zink, M.D.
A big step for breast health in Texas: 3-D mammograms now covered by insurance | Cancer | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/3d-mammogram-texas-insurance/
As of Sept. 1, 2017, all Texas health insurance plans must cover 3-D mammograms for women 35+. What this means for women’s health.
Breast cancer at age 90: Making the choice to fight | Cancer | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/breast-cancer-older-women/
Dr. Tonelli was diagnosed with breast cancer in her nineties. Learn why she made the choice to fight.
Different tests for different breasts | Cancer | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/dense-breast-tissue/
Women with high breast density are four to six times more likely to develop breast cancer than women with low breast density. But do these women need more tests in addition to their mammograms?
What men need to know about male breast cancer | Cancer | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/gynecomastia-breast-cancer/
Women aren’t the only ones at risk for breast cancer. UT Southwestern says male breast cancer is rare, but men should be aware of the risk. #CallOutCancer today.
Birth control and breast cancer: What’s the real risk? | Cancer | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/birth-control-breast-cancer/
Should women stop using hormonal birth control because of a slightly increased risk of breast cancer? UT Southwestern says no. Discover how to weigh the risks and benefits of these contraceptives and others.
5 steps to switch from a pediatric to an adult cardiologist | Heart | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/cardiologist-congenital-adult/
Children born with congenital heart defects are rarely “cured” through surgery. UT Southwestern explains how patients can receive the best care through adulthood.
What new research on Herceptin could mean for breast cancer patients | Cancer | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/herceptin-treatment-update/
A 2018 study suggests that half the dosage of breast cancer drug Herceptin is just as effective as the one-year dose and carries fewer side effects for those with HER-2 positive breast cancer. But UT Southwestern says it’s too soon to change treatment recommendations. Learn more.