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A diagnosis of advanced heart failure sounds ominous, but the key to managing the condition is detecting it early. UT Southwestern shares six simple clues that can help patients recognize advanced heart failure so they get the specialized treatment they need.

The PillCam may sound like something out of a sci-fi film: You swallow it and it takes thousands of pictures of your insides. But the PillCam, or capsule endoscopy, is actually a powerful diagnostic tools that UT Southwestern GI specialists will be using at the new medical center in Frisco, when it opens in December. UT Southwestern takes a closer look at the cool technology.

It’s impossible to avoid every harmful substance in the air you breathe, but UT Southwestern discusses how expectant moms can decrease pollution exposure to their unborn babies.

UT Southwestern's neurosurgery team recently performed the first two fluorescence-guided brain tumor removals in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, using an advanced technology that makes the cancer cells glow so it is easier to see and remove them. UT Southwestern discusses the effect of this advanced treatment for glioblastoma, the most common and aggressive form of brain tumor.

Hair loss affects 80 million adults in the U.S. and is a major source of social and professional stress. But a new, natural treatment – PRP injections – can stop and even reverse hair loss. Learn more in this week’s MedBlog by UT Southwestern.

Pediatric food allergies are rising in the U.S., and so is awareness about food-related GI symptoms such as diarrhea and cramping. In this MedBlog, find symptoms parents should look for and learn about a rare condition that is associated with food allergies. Read more.

Whether we like it or not, sleep patterns change as we age and consistently poor sleep can lead to larger health problems. UT Southwestern offers practical solutions on how you can get a better night's sleep and feel more vibrant because of it.

Though ectopic pregnancies can virtually never be viable, some people call treatment immoral. This attitude has the potential to harm women and lead to serious complications or death for pregnant women. Learn about the condition and proper treatment options in this Your Pregnancy Matters blog.

When acute liver failure strikes, it’s like a bolt of lightning. Tina Bartolucci knows the reality of this all too well. She had what felt like a cold and a day later she was rushed to UT Southwestern in need of a liver transplant. By the grace of an unnamed donor and the rapid response by the UT Southwestern transplant doctors, Tina survived the fight of her life.

Stereotactic ablative therapy (SABR) has proven effective in treating many types of primary tumors. UT Southwestern discusses how SABR might improve survival rates for patients with metastatic cancer.