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6 ways to support seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic | Aging | COVID | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/seniors-and-covid-19/
Keeping seniors and other vulnerable populations safe as COVID-19 spreads is absolutely vital, but it’s also important to ensure they don’t drift into social isolation. UT Southwestern suggests 6 ways to help elderly friends and relatives through the crisis.
Life cycle of a coronavirus: How respiratory illnesses harm the body | COVID | Lungs | Prevention | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/lifecycle-of-a-coronavirus/
How can a microscopic respiratory infection such as COVID-19 wreak such havoc in the body so quickly? And why do some patients get hit harder than others. UT Southwestern discusses how a coronavirus can progress in our respiratory tracts.
Visitors, doulas, and video calls: Birth plan updates during the COVID-19 pandemic | COVID | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/giving-birth-during-covid-19/
COVID-19 visitor restrictions, safety concerns, and social distancing guidelines have led expecting parents to get creative with birth plans and virtual ways to "meet the baby." Get tips and ideas in this Your Pregnancy Matters blog.
Quarantine cuisine: Easy meals to support a healthy immune system | COVID | Prevention | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/easy-immune-boosting-food-covid19/
Cooking during the COVID-19 pandemic can seem tough, especially if you're limited to food items you have on hand. UT Southwestern provides some tips and recipes on how to prepare and enjoy immune-supporting meals.
Keep baby toys germ-free with these COVID-19 cleaning tips | Prevention | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/disinfect-toys-during-covid-19/
Babies explore the world through touch and taste – exposing them to viruses such as COVID-19. Get easy tips to disinfect kids’ toys in this Your Pregnancy Matters blog.
5 tips on natural childbirth from an Ob/Gyn who experienced it | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/5-tips-natural-childbirth/
Considering natural childbirth? Prepare for the big day with five tips from UT Southwestern.
Summer travel advisory: How to have a safe vacation amid COVID-19 | COVID | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/summer-travel-advisory-safe-covid-19-vacations/
The surge in COVID-19 cases has raised real concerns about summer travel plans. UT Southwestern provides some specific guidelines and precautions to help make your vacation as safe as possible.
Is it safe for pregnant moms to take a road trip during COVID-19? | COVID | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/pregnant-covid19-travel/
The classic road trip is making a comeback for pregnant patients who prefer not to fly during the pandemic. Get tips for safe travels in this Your Pregnancy Matters blog.
How we use a 3D printer to replace ankle bones and restore movement | Orthopaedics | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/3d-printed-ankle-bone-replacement/
Advancements in 3D-printing technology now allow doctors to create new bones and restore movement for patients. UT Southwestern explains how the 3D printing technology makes it possible to replace damaged talus bones in the ankle with custom metallic implants.
After heart attack, this rare procedure can save patients from a hole in the heart | COVID | Heart | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/heart-attack-vsd-percutaneous-closure/
VSD, or ventricular septal defect, is a complication in 1/1,000 patients who don't get ER care for a heart attack – and 97% die within a year of suffering this complication. This procedure is the last chance to save their lives.