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Boy is seizure-free after advanced epilepsy surgery | Brain | Patient Stories | Pediatrics | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/5-year-old-boy-seizure-free-year-after-advanced-epilepsy-surgery/
Born 16 weeks early, Jordan's health defied the odds. But at age 4, he started having back-to-back seizures – as many as 50 a day. See how team-based care and precision epilepsy surgery gave Jordan his life back, free from seizures.
The hips don't lie: Signs it's time to consider hip replacement | Orthopaedics | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/hip-replacement-surgery-signs/
When our hips don’t move well, it can lead to reduced mobility and pain. UT Southwestern discusses treatment options and when it might be time to think about a hip replacement.
Lung cancer in young nonsmokers is on the rise: Uncovering the cause | Cancer | Lungs | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/lung-cancer-young-nonsmokers/
U.S #lungcancer rates have declined for decades, except in one group: Young adults who never smoked. UT Southwestern discusses what we know about the risks, as well as ongoing research to reveal more answers.
How can having low platelets affect my pregnancy and birth plan? | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/low-platelets-pregnancy/
Having low platelets is common in pregnancy, as 'This Is Us' star Mandy Moore recently discovered. But for some patients, it increases the risk of complications. Find out what causes low platelets and how it's treated in this week's Your Pregnancy Matters blog.
After COVID-19 vaccination, how soon will life return to normal? | COVID | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/after-covid-19-vaccine/
As more people get fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the natural question becomes: when will life return to normal? UT Southwestern gives you the real answers.
Cerclage may reduce the risk of premature labor in some twin pregnancies | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/cerclage-twin-pregnancy-risks/
New research suggests that cervical cerclage, a procedure to hold the cervix closed to delay premature labor, may be useful in certain twin pregnancies. Learn more.
Family history matters, especially for your future cancer risk | Cancer | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/family-medical-history-cancer-screenings/
Family matters – especially when it comes to your future health. UT Southwestern discusses how to make a family medical history and how doing so can impact your health trajectory.
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy: How to overcome the culture of mistrust | COVID | Prevention | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/covid-19-vaccine-hesitancy-mistrust/
Having highly effective COVID-19 vaccines is only half the battle. UT Southwestern has devised successful strategies to break through the barriers to trust in communities of color, helping them feel more confident about getting vaccinated.
Pulmonary embolism in pregnancy: Know the symptoms, risks of blood clots | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/pulmonary-embolism-pregnancy/
Pulmonary embolism in pregnancy is a rare but serious condition. Blood clots can form in the legs, travel to the lungs, and reduce blood flow or oxygen. In this week's Your Pregnancy Matters blog, explore PE symptoms, risk factors, and strategies to reduce your risk.
Closing in on a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy | Brain | Discovery | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/duchenne-muscular-dystrophy-crispr-cure/
Using an advanced gene editing technology called CRISPR, our team of scientists at UT Southwestern has been able to stop the progression of Duchenne muscular dystrophy in animals and human cells – a breakthrough that could ultimately change the prognosis for the most common fatal genetic disease in boys.