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Larry’s story: Fighting cancer two ways | Cancer | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/larry-carlson-making-memories/
Larry participated in a clinical trial using a pioneering immunotherapy treatment to attack the cancer – a treatment with fantastic results.
Misti Irvin – Finding Hope | Cancer | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/misti-irvin-finding-hope/
For Misti Irvin, the meaning of hope has been different at every stage in her battle with breast cancer. But first, she had to find it.
Tightening the stroke treatment timeline: A plan for North Texas | Brain | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/stroke-systems-care/
From the 911 call to hospital intervention, high-quality stroke care relies on strategically budgeted time segments. UT Southwestern discusses stroke systems of care and why hospitals of all sizes are crucial to regional success.
Wanda’s story: A heart at high risk | Heart | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/wanda-taylor-shared-heart/
Wanda began seeing doctors at UT Southwestern, where they started her on a new drug called Repatha. Based on a discovery made by UT Southwestern, Repatha is a cholesterol-lowering drug for statin intolerant patients like Wanda. She saw an immediate and dramatic improvement in her cholesterol numbers.
Sarah’s story: A viral reaction and a second chance | Brain | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/sarah-mendenhall-another-chance/
After contracting acute flaccid myelitis in October 2016, Sarah woke up in the ICU paralyzed, unable to even breathe on her own.
Two infections, one option: How an advanced pacemaker saved Dennis’ life | Heart | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/leadless-pacemaker-dennis/
A blood infection meant Dennis McCabe’s pacemaker had to be removed, and putting in another one wasn’t going to be easy. Learn how an advanced leadless pacemaker now keeps Dennis’ heart pumping and keeps him enjoying life.
Insomnia: Don’t lose sleep over it | Brain | Prevention | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/cbt-insomnia-treatment/
A little-known treatment for chronic insomnia offers longer-lasting benefits than medication or sleep hygiene techniques. Cognitive behavioral therapy focusing on insomnia (CBT-I) involves personalized care and group-based therapy. Learn more.
Speak up, be heard: Crucial advice for women after childbirth | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/serena-williams-patient-advocate/
As Serena Williams learned in Feb. 2018, life-threatening health complications related to pregnancy can arise in the days after delivery. Discover why it’s vital for women to advocate for themselves and what doctors must do to improve patient care.
Shirley Williams – The Joy of Discovery | Brain | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/shirley-williams-joy-discovery/
When a cardiologist found out she had two life-threatening aneurysms, she turned to UT Southwestern’s Zale Lipshy Pavilion – William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital for help.
New research: Should more pregnant women be induced at 39 weeks? | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/induction-arrive-2018/
Data released at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's 38th annual meeting in Dallas has sparked a flurry of discussion among pregnant patients and obstetricians: Is routine induction of labor at 39 weeks actually a good thing? UT Southwestern weighs in.