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What noninvasive prenatal testing can (and can’t) tell you about your baby | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/prenatal-genetic-testing-nipt/
Noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) screens for chromosomal abnormalities before birth, and the terms you’ll see in the results can be scary. Get definitions for common terms in this Your Pregnancy Matters blog.
POTS or Long COVID? How to tell the difference | Brain | COVID | Heart | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/pots-long-covid-research/
POTS symptoms can be similar to those of Long COVID: dizziness, fainting, fatigue, and brain fog. See how a simple test can tell the difference.
Don't wash breast pump parts in the sink, plus more safety tips | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/breast-pump-cleaning-tips/
Practicing good breast pump hygiene helps protect babies from potentially dangerous germs. UT Southwestern walks parents through the steps of correctly cleaning a breast pump.
Wilderness medicine: How to survive and thrive in the great outdoors | Prevention | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/hiking-camping-fishing-first-aid/
As the popularity of outdoor adventuring keeps growing, the number of injuries increases. UT Southwestern discusses the risks of common activities and how to prepare for a safer experience.
How to treat ‘Ozempic face’ and other effects of significant weight loss | Plastic Surgery | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/ozempic-face-plastic-surgery/
Discover expert treatments to combat “Ozempic face” and manage other effects of significant weight loss with precision plastic surgery at UT Southwestern.
Amniocentesis and CVS: FAQs about the prenatal diagnostic duo | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/cvs-amniocentesis-faqs/
Chorionic villus sampling and amniocentesis provide definitive answers about a baby’s genetics before birth. Learn about these safe, quick procedures.
3 ways oncologists can improve survivorship care after cancer treatment | Cancer | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/cancer-survivorship-care/
As cancer care improves, more people are living with survivorship symptoms, such as fatigue and depression. See 3 ways providers can help patients prepare for life after treatment.
Why pregnant women should resist ‘vaccine fatigue’ | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/rsv-covid-flu-vaccines-pregnancy/
Vaccine fatigue is real and pregnant women are not immune. UT Southwestern explains which vaccines are recommended during pregnancy and when.
Improving anesthesia, surgery by expanding ERAS protocols | Men's Health | Women's Health | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/anesthesiology-recovery-surgery/
UT Southwestern discusses how it is using ERAS protocols to help demystify the anesthesiology experience and optimize patients’ recovery from surgery.
Caring for someone with dementia: Tips for reducing the stress | Aging | Brain | Mental Health | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/dementia-caregiver-support/
Communication challenges are a major contributor to dementia caregiver burden. Explore strategies to improve communication and manage difficult behavior.