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Obstetrics and Gynecology It’s by far the No. 1 question we get from patients – “Is my baby OK?” We take several steps in answering this question. Most babies will be born without any problems, but between 3 and 5 percent of all babies will be born with a birth defect.

Many of my patients are women who haven’t previously had heart troubles in their lives. They’re surprised when I describe subtle heart attack symptoms that sound like what they’ve experienced, especially if they have seen another doctor who didn’t recognize that something was wrong.

In fact, my wife and I talked about that just the other day over breakfast. She pointed out that people might take better care of themselves if they understood how the two conditions are connected. And I agree!

My research showed an uptick in hospitals around the country reporting similar experiences. Nurses from many institutions around the country were publicly sharing their experiences and plans to reduce the risk of infant falls. It is a traumatic experience for all involved.

Lu explains, will lie in effectively translating clinical research into practical treatment for real-life patients. “When it comes to the progression of kidney disease, the good news is that clinical researchers have clearly defined the problem,” he says. “For example, in my lab, I can cure chronic

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He has special expertise in managing spasticity, the muscle stiffness that can result from injuries to and diseases of the central nervous system. “Having experienced physical medicine and rehabilitation as both a patient and a caregiver, I can identify with, and appreciate some of the challenges my

Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, John Sweetenham, M.D. , is responsible for overseeing clinical care of cancer patients within the UT Southwestern Health System. “My primary role is leveraging our strengths to make our treatments and outcomes of the research that we do available to as many people

“Education and awareness are key aspects of what I’ve done my whole career,” says Dr. Goldberg, an Associate Professor in the Department of Urology at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

My recommendation is to refer patients early in their treatment journey; we are now testing CAR T-cell therapy in much earlier lines of treatment, including patients with newly diagnosed MM.