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Radiation therapy for cancer raises plenty of questions – some of which you might feel nervous asking. UT Southwestern tackles five common questions patients might be afraid to bring up with their doctors. Read more.

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.

This study looked at medical records for patients who were cured of liver cancer at 31 North American medical centers. The findings demonstrate that patients who were treated and cured of their hepatitis C had significantly better survival rates than those patients whose hepatitis C was not treated.

UT Southwestern is using a grant through the Texas Health Resources Clinical Scholars Program to analyze existing acute stroke and rehabilitation data sets to create “optimal rehabilitation” prediction models.

Family-centered birth plans include everything from pain relief options to emergency care and how older kids can participate. In this Your Pregnancy Matters blog, get tips to prepare for what you want – and the unexpected – from a UT Southwestern certified nurse midwife.

The coronavirus, 2019-nCoV, has spread to multiple countries – including the U.S. In this MedBlog, UT Southwestern discusses what patients need to know about the virus and ways to reduce infection risks.

At UT Southwestern, we care for older adults who are referred to us with complex conditions that require a coordinated, patient-centered approach – one that simultaneously works with the patient's preferences and values. These needs inspired the creation of the Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Unit at William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital.

UT Southwestern shares his expertise on the common conditions that contribute to chronic wounds. Find out about the treatments that can improve your quality of life.

Left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) can help patients with advanced heart failure live longer and give them a better quality of life. UT Southwestern answers four common questions he gets from patients about LVADs.

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.