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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.
Colorectal Cancer in Young Adults on the Rise | Cancer | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/colorectal-cancer-in-young-adults-on-rise/
The rates of colorectal cancer in young adults have been on the rise, making screening more important than ever.
Real expectations in treating pancreatic cancer – and the power to prevent it | Cancer | Prevention | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/real-expectations-treating-pancreatic-cancer-and-power-prevent-it/
Media coverage of celebrities with pancreatic cancer such as Alex Trebek and Ruth Bader Ginsburg can lead to misconceptions about typical outcomes. In this week’s MedBlog, UT Southwestern discusses realistic goals of treatment, advanced therapies, and a novel prevention program that can spare at-risk patients’ lives. Learn more.
Medication as effective as stents, bypass for treating blocked arteries, major study shows | Heart | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/medication-effective-stents-bypass-treating-blocked-arteries-major-study-shows/
A landmark study has confirmed that, in certain patients with chest pain and abnormal stress tests, drug therapy can be just as effective as bypass or stents to prevent heart attack. In this MedBlog, UT Southwestern discusses how the findings can help patients save time and money, plus reduce unnecessary risks.
Alzheimer’s disease and dementia: Sorting myths from reality | Aging | Brain | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/dementia-alzheimers-facts/
There are many misconceptions about dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, but learning about the conditions can empower families to make confident health care decisions. UT Southwestern discusses common misconceptions and offers tips for brain health. Read more.
Baby it’s cold outside! Tips to manage pregnancy during winter | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/pregnancy-winter/
Pregnancy can be uncomfortable during any season. But not everything about being pregnant in the winter is bad. UT Southwestern offers tips for dealing with pregnancy in the cold.
What women and men need to know about reproductive coercion | Women's Health | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/reproductive-coercion/
Reproductive coercion is a type of intimate partner violence in which an abuser exerts power and control over a victim’s reproductive health and decisions. UT Southwestern discusses the ways reproductive coercion can manifest and how your health care provider can help.
Identifying cancer biomarkers for immunotherapy | Cancer | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/cancer-biomarkers-for-immunotherapy/
Researchers have been identifying new cancer biomarkers for immunotherapy that can benefit patients. These three discoveries are some of the highlights.
Interventional Radiology Procedures to Fight Cancer | Cancer | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/interventional-radiology-procedures-fight-cancer/
Using interventional radiology procedures to fight cancer allows doctors to guide treatments right to the cancer site.
Postoperative delirium in seniors: Recognizing the symptoms, reducing the risks | Aging | Brain | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/postoperative-delirium-seniors-recognizing-symptoms-reducing-risks/
Post-operative delirium affects up to 50% of older adults, causing agitation and confusion after surgery. Left untreated, it poses long-term health risks. In this MedBlog, we discuss risk factors, symptoms, and two new programs that can help prevent and manage delirium. Learn more.