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‘Tech neck’ epidemic: How to treat the rise in chronic neck pain | Back and Spine | Orthopaedics | Rehabilitation | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/tech-neck-pain-treatments/
Americans' reliance of smartphones and laptops has given rise to an epidemic of "tech neck." UT Southwestern explains the epidemic and how to treat chronic neck pain.
Be SMART about setting health-related goals | Aging | Diet and Nutrition | Prevention | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/smart-goals-health-wellness/
Some healthy New Year’s resolutions fail because they’re too big or vague. Get tips from UT Southwestern to make SMART goals and improve your chance of success.
PeriPAN: Getting pregnant and postpartum women mental health care faster | Mental Health | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/pregnant-postpartum-mental-health/
Our Ob/Gyns and psychiatrists are teamed up in PeriPAN, a new state pilot program to provide quicker mental health care access for pregnant and postpartum women.
Transverse myelitis: When inflammation damages the spinal cord ‘wiring’ | Back and Spine | Brain | Rehabilitation | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/transverse-myelitis-treatment/
UT Southwestern is internationally recognized in treating transverse myelitis, the rare autoimmune disorder of the central nervous system.
Restoring sensation and function with peripheral nerve surgery | Plastic Surgery | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/peripheral-nerve-surgery/
Damage to one of our 100s of peripheral nerves in the arms, legs, torso, or even face can cause neuropathy, pain, or paralysis. UT Southwestern describes intricate surgeries that can restore function.
Prioritizing mental health care in patients with epilepsy | Brain | Mental Health | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/epilepsy-mental-health/
People with epilepsy are at increased risk of mental health disorders (and vice versa). This is why neuropsychiatrists should be embedded in your epilepsy care.
UCL injuries on the rise, from Little League to the major leagues | Orthopaedics | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/elbow-injury-ucl-surgery/
Throwing injuries in the elbow are rising as more young athletes specialize in one sport year-round. See treatment options for UCL injuries, with and without surgery.
Do fish oil pills reduce the risk of heart disease?
https://utswmed.org/medblog/fish-oil-pills-heart/
Thinking about taking fish oil pills for heart health? See why eating fish, rather than taking supplements, is the best and most affordable way to get omega-3 fatty acids.
Bariatric surgery benefits beyond weight loss | UT Southwestern
https://utswmed.org/medblog/bariatric-surgery-weight-loss-drugs/
Bariatric surgery is one of the safest and most effective tools for weight loss. It significantly reduces the risks of chronic health conditions such as Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
Chest wall disorders: When to seek treatment for pectus excavatum or carinatum | Pediatrics | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/pectus-excavatum-carinatum/
Pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum, can interfere with your child’s physical and emotional health. UT Southwestern discusses treatment for these conditions.