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Precision medicine, immunotherapy drive largest single-year drop in cancer deaths | Cancer | Discovery | Prevention | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/precision-medicine-immunotherapy-drive-largest-single-year-drop-cancer-deaths/
Cancer death rates have dropped nearly 30% since 1991, and more that 2% between 2016 and 2017 alone – the biggest one-year drop on record. The driver has been precision medicine, an approach that focuses on personalization and collaboration. Learn more now.
Got a bad back? Exercise could be the key to relieving pain | Back and Spine | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/got-bad-back-exercise-could-be-key-relieving-pain/
Spinal disc degeneration is common with age, but back pain doesn’t have to be. Find out how exercise can help prevent and alleviate back pain naturally – and know when it's time to see a doctor. Learn more.
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.
New Year’s weight resolutions that are safe during pregnancy | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/new-years-weight-resolutions-are-safe-during-pregnancy/
Trying to lose weight during pregnancy is generally not recommended. UT Southwestern offers healthy New Year, New You resolutions regarding weight for women who are pregnant or considering pregnancy.
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.
Dedicated Clinic for Lymphoma Cancer Treatments | Cancer | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/targeting-rare-lymphoma-cancer-treatment/
A dedicated clinic at UT Southwestern specializes in cutaneous lymphoma cancer treatment.
5 questions patients might be reluctant to ask about radiation therapy | Cancer | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/5-questions-patients-might-be-reluctant-ask-about-radiation-therapy/
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.
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.
First patients at UTSW Frisco are wowed by convenience, expert care | Prevention | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/first-patients-utsw-frisco-are-wowed-convenience-expert-care/
UT Southwestern Medical Center at Frisco opened to the public on Dec. 3, 2019, and the first few patients were wowed by the state-of-the-art facility, the range of expert specialty care, and the convenience to where they live.