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CKM syndrome: The intersection of obesity, diabetes, heart and kidney diseases | Heart | Kidneys | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/cardio-kidney-metabolic-syndrome/
Obesity, heart and kidney diseases, and diabetes are all connected, and now that the American Heart Association has formalized CKM syndrome, it could change the future of cardiology.
Biliary atresia: Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of the congenital liver condition | Pediatrics | Transplant | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/biliary-atresia-liver-pediatrics/
Biliary atresia is a rare liver condition that affects babies whose bile ducts are blocked. It is difficult to diagnose and treat, but a doctor at UT Southwestern is pursuing groundbreaking research to expedite care.
Studying the connection between anxiety and preterm birth | Mental Health | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/pregnancy-anxiety-premature-babies/
Patients with a history of preterm birth have higher rates and severity scores of anxiety, according to a new study conducted at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
Is genetic screening recommended during pregnancy if you’ve had IVF? | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/genetic-testing-after-ivf/
Even if you get preimplantation genetic testing with IVF, pregnancy is a blank slate. Learn why you might still want genetic screening during pregnancy.
Ask the dietitian: How can good nutrition help cancer patients? | Cancer | Diet and Nutrition | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/cancer-food-nutrition/
Eating a high-protein, low-fat diet can help cancer patients deal with the treatments and recovery, says a UT Southwestern oncology dietitian.
Melanoma is rare in Black patients, but soles of feet are hot spots, study shows | Cancer | Dermatology | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/skin-cancer-black-patients-study/
Melanoma is rare in Black patients, but when it happens, it often arises on the soles of the feet and palms of the hands – areas not often exposed to the sun. See our latest data in this week’s MedBlog.
Do weight-loss drugs reduce heart attack, stroke risk?
https://utswmed.org/medblog/glp-1-ra-drugs-weight-loss-heart-diabetes/
Drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are making headlines for their weight-loss prowess, but these GLP-1 RAs also reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and cardiovascular events in patients with Type 2 diabetes.
Pregnancy before 16 increases long-term health complications for girls and babies | Pediatrics | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/early-teen-pregnancy-health-risks/
UT Southwestern researchers found that pregnant girls 15 and younger face steeper health risks than older patients. Learn about our new program to support them, driven by data and community need.
Pregnancy symptoms that might warrant a trip to the emergency department | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/pregnancy-emergency-room/
Recognize symptoms of a pregnancy or postpartum emergency that may require a trip to the emergency department.
The true cost of discount plastic surgery | Plastic Surgery | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/plastic-surgery-discount-travel/
Learn about the risks and hidden expenses of discount plastic surgery. Prioritize safety and quality for the best results.