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Smarter radiation, fewer sessions: How SABR might help defeat metastatic cancer | Cancer | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/smarter-radiation-fewer-sessions-how-sabr-might-help-defeat-metastatic-cancer/
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.
Tina’s Transplant Story: A race against time and acute liver failure | Patient Stories | Transplant | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/tinas-transplant-story-race-against-time-and-acute-liver-failure/
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.
What's possible in spinal cord rehab today and stem cell therapy in the future | Brain | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/spinal-cord-injury-treatment-rehabilitation/
Great strides are being made in stem cell therapy for spinal cord injuries. A team at UT Southwestern is currently implementing advanced strategies to help patients achieve higher levels of function and independence. Learn more.
Virtual relief: The next big thing in labor pain management? | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/virtual-relief-next-big-thing-labor-pain-management/
Virtual reality in the delivery room? In this Your Pregnancy Matters blog, we visualize the future of VR headsets for childbirth pain management.
Why fatal heart disease is striking middle-aged patients younger and more often | Aging | Heart | Prevention | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/why-fatal-heart-disease-striking-middle-aged-patients-younger-and-more-often/
After years of steady decline, heart disease death rates have increased 1.5% among the 45-60 age group – right in the prime of their personal and professional lives. In this MedBlog, UT Southwestern discusses the major causes and how preventive cardiology can help reverse this alarming trend.
Transradial angioplasty – a handy fix for blocked coronary arteries | Heart | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/transradial-angioplasty-handy-fix-blocked-coronary-arteries/
Transradial angioplasty is a "handy" way to fix blocked heart arteries – by way of the wrist. It's safer than the standard approach for some patients. UT Southwestern discusses the benefits and the procedure. Learn more.
Destiny's patient: A heart-stopping story of survival at UT Southwestern | Heart | Patient Stories | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/heart-stopping-story-of-survival-at-ut-southwestern/
Paul Garner made the right turn, got the right doctors, and UT Southwestern had the right stuff to save him after he had a massive heart attack and died for 30 minutes.
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.
4 major advancements in brain surgery since 2000 | Brain | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/4-brain-surgery-advancements/
Since 2000, brain surgery technology and techniques have evolved to improve patient outcomes. In this week’s MedBlog, UT Southwestern discusses a major advancement in brain tumor care.