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HELLP and heredity collide in a remarkably rare pregnancy journey | Patient Stories | Pediatrics | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/pregnancy-hellp-genetics/
A normal pregnancy takes a turn at 32 weeks with two rare conditions that imperil both mother and baby.
Rheumatology care can age gracefully if you focus on the Geriatric 5Ms | Aging | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/medblog-rheumatology-aging/
See how the principles outlined in the Geriatric 5Ms – mind, medication, multicomplexity, mobility, and what matters most – can help older adults with rheumatic diseases lead more vibrant lives.
When is the right time for TAVR? Understanding your heart valve options | Heart | Prevention | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/tavr-when-to-get-it/
Is TAVR the best treatment for aortic stenosis? When is the best time to get a heart valve replacement? Learn more about your options.
Gene therapies for blood disorders give kids health and hope | Pediatrics | Transplant | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/sickle-cell-gene-therapy/
New gene therapies give kids with beta thalassemia and other severe genetic disorders a chance at a better life. Discover the latest therapeutic advancements.
Newborn screening gives babies a head start for a healthier future | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/newborn-heel-stick-test/
Newborn blood samples provide lifesaving information about their health. See how these screenings give babies a chance at a healthier future.
How a North Texas woman survived rare genetic lung cancer – and saved her mom | Cancer | Patient Stories | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/lung-cancer-genetic-form/
Cassie Munoz's genetic lung cancer diagnosis at age 29 prompted screenings for her family and led to her mother's cancer diagnosis at an early stage. It also spurred ground-breaking research on their unique mutation.
‘Heart in a box’ technology expands transplant capabilities | Heart | Transplant | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/heart-transplant-perfusion/
No longer must donor hearts be transported in Igloo coolers. See how warm and cold perfusion systems are giving more Texans the gift of life.
How cervical cancer screening with HPV testing is saving lives | Prevention | Women's Health | Public Health | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/cervical-cancer-pap-hpv-test/
A UT Southwestern gynecologist answers questions about cervical cancer screenings, HPV-associated risks, and screening recommendations for women of all ages.
Norovirus know-how: Tips to manage symptoms and contain the spread | Prevention | Public Health | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/norovirus-research-prevention/
When norovirus hits, severe vomiting and diarrhea can cause dehydration. Learn about prevention and protecting people who are immunocompromised.
A 'broken' voice may be caused by spasmodic dysphonia | ENT | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/spasmodic-dysphonia-voice-problems/
Politician Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and public radio host Diane Rhem are among the 50,000 people who have spasmodic dysphonia, a neurological condition that alters your voice. Discover how UT Southwestern's voice specialists help patients cope with the condition.