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West Nile virus is on the rise: What Texans need to know | Brain | Dermatology | Prevention | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/west-nile-virus-texas/
West Nile virus is on the rise in Texas. Find out more about symptoms, prevention tips, and how the virus can affect the brain and spinal cord in severe cases.
Parents’ guide to hand, foot, and mouth disease | Pediatrics | Prevention | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/medbloghand-foot-mouth-disease/
Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a viral infection that spreads quickly among small children. Symptoms can last up to 7-10 days, so good hygiene is vital to keeping it under control. Find out what to expect if your child is diagnosed with HFMD.
Super-agers: What are their secrets to long-lasting memory, stamina? | Aging | Brain | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/super-agers-longevity-memory/
Why do some 80-year-olds face memory loss and physical limitations while others seem to be as sharp as they were in their 50s or 60s? UT Southwestern explores the phenomenon of super-agers and looks closely at their common traits.
Should you test for MTHFR gene mutation while pregnant or after miscarriage? | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/mthfr-gene-pregnancy/
Uncover the facts about the MTHFR gene mutation and its myths. Find out why it’s not linked to miscarriage and how folate supports a healthy pregnancy.
Can you test for autism during pregnancy? What you need to know | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/autism-genetic-testing-pregnancy/
Genetic testing for autism during pregnancy isn't conclusive for autism since no single gene causes the condition. However, certain genetic conditions linked to autism can be identified.
Breast cancer survivors: Women tell their stories of strength and hope | Cancer | Patient Stories | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/breast-cancer-survivor-patient-stories/
Three women diagnosed with breast cancer share their stories about treatment at UT Southwestern Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center and life after their diagnosis.
RhoGAM shortage: Managing Rh incompatibility in pregnancy | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/rhogam-shortage/
UT Southwestern is taking a proactive stance to protect women and newborns who may be Rh incompatible during a nationwide shortage of Rho(D) immune globulin (RhIg).
Food Is Medicine research hits home, helps patients improve long-term health | Diet and Nutrition | Public Health | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/food-is-medicine-research/
The Food is Medicine movement is sweeping the nation. Explore how two new FIM initiatives at UT Southwestern are working to improve sustainable access to healthy nutrition.
Transplant reunion celebrates donors, survivors, and second chances | Transplant | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/transplant-reunion-organ-donors/
At the UT Southwestern transplant reunion, recipients and their families pay tribute to those who have sacrificed and given them the gift of life.
How to talk with your kids about a cancer diagnosis in the family | Cancer | Mental Health | Pediatrics | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/cancer-talk-with-kids/
Telling your child you have cancer is difficult. Withholding the truth can be damaging. Get age-appropriate tips to talk with kids about the diagnosis from at UT Southwestern psycho-oncologist.