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Online Ob/Gyn: How apps and remote devices can improve pregnancy care | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/online-obgyn-how-apps-and-remote-devices-can-improve-pregnancy-care/
During and after pregnancy, smartphone apps and remote monitoring devices can make it easier to access health care and stick to the doctor's recommendations.
Geriatrics COVE team makes house calls for older people – and reduces hospital readmissions | Aging | Prevention | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/geriatrics-cove-team-makes-house-calls-and-reduces-readmissions/
Seniors need better primary care access and fewer hospital readmissions. We target both concerns with COVE – our house-call program that delivers precision medicine at home. Learn more.
Preston's dads share 6 tips for parents who choose gestational surrogacy | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/6-tips-for-parents-who-choose-gestational-surrogacy/
John and Joseph chose to work with a gestational carrier to become dads in 2018 – an 18-month labor of love. Check out their 6 tips to navigate the process.
Cataracts in children: Prevent vision loss with early detection and treatment | Eyes and Vision | Pediatrics | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/cataracts-children-prevent-vision-loss-early-detection-and-treatment/
Cataracts don’t only affect seniors – children can get them as well. And because their eyes are still developing, early detection and treatment is vital to prevent permanent vision loss. Learn about treatment options for pediatric cataracts in this week’s MedBlog.
Cystic fibrosis breakthrough: 3-drug combo pill may benefit 90% of patients | Discovery | Lungs | Transplant | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/cystic-fibrosis-breakthrough-3-drug-combo-pill-may-benefit-nearly-all-patients/
A new 3-drug combo drug for cystic fibrosis has been approved by the FDA. TRIKAFTA offers life-changing treatment potential for approximately 90% of patients with the disease. In this MedBlog, discover who is eligible and how the drug works. Learn more.
Why isn’t my child gaining weight? 3 factors that can cause 'failure to thrive' | Diet and Nutrition | Digestive | Pediatrics | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/what-causes-failure-to-thrive/
Babies and children who don't get proper nutrition can develop failure to thrive, a condition that causes delayed growth and poor brain development. In this MedBlog, find three common causes and strategies families can use to improve their child's health. Learn more.
Kidney disease and pregnancy: It’s challenging, but possible | Kidneys | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/kidney-disease-pregnancy/
Some patients with kidney disease worry that they can never have a baby. However, managing pregnancy and kidney issues is possible with specialized care. In this week’s #YourPregnancyMatters blog, UT Southwestern discusses risks and challenges patients should consider. Read more.
3 ways patients benefit from 3D mammograms | Cancer | Prevention | Women's Health | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/3-ways-patients-benefit-3d-mammograms/
Even with known benefits of 3D mammography – such as reduced healthcare costs and earlier detection of cancer – the technology still has its critics. But what some people call an upsell opportunity, is actually the best patient care. UT Southwestern discusses the benefits of 3D mammography in this week’s MedBlog. Learn more.
Dads-to-be can find more relevant resources | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/dads-be-can-find-more-relevant-resources/
There isn't a wealth of useful and relevant information available online for expectant fathers. In this week’s Your Pregnancy Matters blog, we check out a new playbook, plus more free fatherhood resources.
Skip the colon cancer screening? Not in the U.S. | Cancer | Digestive | Prevention | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/skip-colon-cancer-screening-not-us/
Is colon cancer screening necessary? A study out of the U.K. published in The BMJ suggests average-risk patients age 50-79 might not need a colonoscopy if they have low risk-score. But UT Southwestern disagrees when it comes to U.S. patients. Find out why in this MedBlog.