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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.
Maternal vaccination reduces newborn COVID-19 hospitalization risk by 61% | COVID | Prevention | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/prenatal-vaccination-benefits/
Similar to whooping cough outcomes, newborns are 61% less likely to be hospitalized for COVID-19 if their birth moms are vaccinated in pregnancy. Learn more.
Study uncovers link between two key risk factors for first-time heart attack, stroke | Heart | Prevention | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/high-cholesterol-heart-attack-risk/
New research from UT Southwestern shows a direct tie between high heart attack risk and dual diagnoses of coronary artery disease and high LP(a) cholesterol.
How ‘diabetes drugs’ became valuable tools in treating heart failure | Heart | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/sglt2-inhibitors-heart-failure-diabetes/
A surprise finding in SGLT2 inhibitor drug research has revealed a potentially groundbreaking heart failure treatment. Learn more from UT Southwestern.
Fertility tests can help women waiting to get pregnant
https://utswmed.org/medblog/fertility-testing-pregnancy/
Whether you’re waiting to get pregnant for career or other reasons, a fertility assessment may help determine the chances of having a baby in your 30s.
UT Southwestern ranked No. 1 hospital in DFW for sixth straight year | Men's Health | Women's Health | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/top-hospital-in-dfw-2022/
UT Southwestern has been ranked the No. 1 hospital in North Texas for the six years in a row, and ranked nationally for 9 specialties areas of health care.
Gut health hacks on TikTok: What really works to improve digestive function | Digestive | Prevention | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/gut-health-trends/
UT Southwestern explains what "gut health" really is, and why TikTok trends like cleanses and supplements probably won't help your digestive health in the long run.
What is uveitis? A rare, treatable eye disease
https://utswmed.org/medblog/uveitis-eye-inflammation/
Uveitis, a rare inflammatory eye disease, is among the leading causes of blindness in people under 40. UT Southwestern discusses uveitis in this MedBlog.
Mpox facts for pregnant and breastfeeding patients | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/monkeypox-pregnancy/
As mpox spreads, pregnant and breastfeeding patients are raising concerns. Get facts about prevention and treatment in this Your Pregnancy Matters blog.
Bipolar disorder: Myths vs. realities about the chronic mood swings | Mental Health | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/bipolar-myths-realities/
Bipolar disorder affects 7 million U.S. patients but still is often misunderstood. Two experts separate myths from facts and discuss treatment options in this MedBlog.