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Pregnancy and social media: When influencers affect health decisions | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/social-media-pregnancy/
Social media influencers are paid to promote certain products, which can be risky to pregnant women. In this week’s blog, UT Southwestern discusses what pregnant women should know about social media influencer posts and what to do when a product is appealing.
Bringing Hope to Children with Rare Brain Diseases Through a Revolution in Gene Therapy | Brain | Discovery | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/bringing-hope-children-rare-brain-diseases-through-revolution-gene-therapy/
Researchers at the UT Southwestern gene therapy center are working to end the problem of rare neurological diseases that are often overlooked, leaving a significant gap in research and treatment.
Know the Signs of Stroke | Aging | Brain | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/luke-perrys-death-highlights-need-young-people-understand-stroke-symptoms/
Learn about stroke awareness, the risks and the signs to look out for. Get expert advice from UT Southwestern Medical Center's aging and brain specialists.
Neurodegenerative conditions: When AMD, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s affect the eyes | Eyes and Vision | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/neurodegenerative-eye-disease/
Neurodegenerative conditions such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s can cause vision symptoms that often go unrecognized. Researchers at UT Southwestern are committed to discovering and refining preventive and therapeutic options for these patients. Learn more.
Easy tips to relieve stress-related neck and back pain | Back and Spine | Brain | Rehabilitation | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/stress-back-pain/
Stress is a commonly overlooked cause of spine pain. From the neck to the lower back, stress can cause aches and pains that affect your ability to work, play, and relax. In this MedBlog, find easy tips to overcome and prevent back pain. Learn more.
What patients can learn from Alex Trebek’s resolve to beat advanced pancreatic cancer | Cancer | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/alex-trebek-pancreatic-cancer/
In light of Alex Trebek’s diagnosis of stage 4 pancreatic cancer, UT Southwestern discusses the goals of advanced cancer treatment and considerations to help patients live longer and better with the disease.
2 stories, 4 babies: Support and care for complex twin pregnancies | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/2-stories-4-babies-support-and-care-complex-twin-pregnancies/
Twin pregnancies require special medical management, particularly when one twin has serious health complications. In this week’s blog, two families share their experiences, from maternal-fetal risk conversations to infant loss, and how making a positive impact can help with healing.
What we know – and don’t – about South Asians’ heart disease risk | Heart | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/what-we-know-and-dont-about-south-asians-heart-disease-risk/
Why do South Asian people living in the U.S. have a higher risk of heart disease than other populations? In this week’s MedBlog, UT Southwestern discusses the latest research shared at the 2019 American College of Cardiology conference in New Orleans. Learn more.
How the eyes and pupils provide clues to brain health after stroke – and maybe after concussion | Brain | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/neuroptic-pupillometer-concussion/
After a stroke, concussion, or brain injury, the eyes provide clues about a patient’s brain health. In this week’s blog, UT Southwestern discusses how new technology helps doctors detect changes in brain functioning – and how coaches might soon be able to use pupillometry to detect concussion. Learn more.
Research on Cancer in Underserved Communities | Cancer | Prevention | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/cancer-research-study-community/
Underserved communities often have difficulty accessing cancer prevention resources. These cancer research studies aim to provide more equity for all patients.