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When a doctor may recommend lung transplant to treat COPD, emphysema, or pulmonary fibrosis | Lungs | Transplant | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/lung-transplant-copd-emphysema-pulmonary-fibrosis/
Lung diseases can have major negative effects on patients’ quality of life. Learn about when we recommend a lung transplant to treat these conditions.
Will my period change after pregnancy? | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/period-changes-after-pregnancy/
Learn what to expect before, during, and after your first postpartum menstrual cycle.
Can breastfeeding help prevent diabetes? | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/breastfeeding-prevent-diabetes/
A new clinical trial will examine whether breastfeeding can help women reduce their risk for developing diabetes. Learn more and see how you or a loved one can participate.
Holiday drinking and your heart: When should it be last call for alcohol? | Heart | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/binge-drinking-atrial-fibrillation/
Many of us like to enjoy cocktails at holiday parties, but we could be damaging our hearts in the process.
Corrective breast reconstruction: Free-flap procedures offer natural options if implants fail | Cancer | Plastic Surgery | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/breast-reconstruction-flap-salvage/
Having a breast reconstruction fail is devastating. UT Southwestern is a pioneer in flap procedures, working to improve recovery, and results.
5 tips for taking your blood pressure at home | Heart | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/blood-pressure-home-tips/
Frustrated with high blood pressure readings at the doctor’s office? UT Southwestern offers 5 tips for measuring blood pressure at home.
Can NSAIDs increase my risk of heart attack or stroke? | Heart | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/nsaids-heart/
NSAIDS like ibuprofen help manage pain and inflammation. But are they safe for the heart? UT Southwestern weighs the risks and benefits.
Once-weekly insulin shot could simplify the future of diabetes treatment | Discovery | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/weekly-insulin-shot-diabetes-research/
UT Southwestern discusses research on a weekly insulin injection currently in development for both Type 2 and Type 1 diabetes.
10 supplements and certain medications to pause before surgery | Prevention | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/supplements-before-surgery-anesthesia/
Some supplements and drugs can cause issues with anesthesia. UT Southwestern discusses types of anesthesia and which medications to pause before surgery.
10 tips for handling and holding a newborn | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/newborn-holding-tips/
Nervous about holding a newborn? UT Southwestern discusses tips and techniques for holding the new baby in your life.