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Blood test unlocks new frontier in treating depression: March 2017 News Releases - UT Southwestern, Dallas, TX

https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/newsroom/articles/year-2017/biomarkers-trivedi.html

While previous research to establish CRP as an antidepressant marker used levels three to five times higher than the latest study, “my theory was that you don’t need that high of an inflammation to experience the sickness of depression,” Dr. Trivedi said.

New radiation therapy technique aims to preserve sexual function: Newsroom - UT Southwestern, Dallas, TX

https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/newsroom/articles/year-2018/potency.html

“It’s not that I’m some sort of Romeo or anything, but my wife is a few years younger than me. We enjoy our time together.” Mr. Stanfield will be one of 120 patients enrolled in the study, which will include patients at up to nine major medical center sites.

A beacon of hope and health care rises in Frisco - CT Plus - UT Southwestern

https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/ctplus/stories/2019/frisco-ribbon-cutting.html

“When my patients need a specialist, they want answers quickly. So having that level of care and convenience so close to home, that’s going to be huge,” said Dr. Mannering, who was a resident at UT Southwestern before entering private practice.

Baum Lab | UT Southwestern, Dallas, Texas

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UT Southwestern Profile Research Interests My research focuses on the development and maturation of the proximal tubule. Our laboratory has characterized many of the transporters responsible for proximal tubule acidification and solute transport.

Identifying Cancer Biomarkers for Immunotherapy | Cancer | UT Southwestern Medical Center

https://utswmed.org/medblog/cancer-biomarkers-for-immunotherapy/

Patients with cachexia often have loss of fat, muscle, and appetite without knowing why. “If we can reverse cachexia, patients live longer, regardless of treatments specifically targeting their tumors,” says Puneeth Iyengar, M.D., Ph.D., a radiation oncologist at UT Southwestern. “My collaborator

Ready for pregnancy? Your current birth control may affect how fast fertility returns | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center

https://utswmed.org/medblog/birth-control-future-fertility/

Is this method affordable or covered by my health insurance? Will you be able to use it correctly every time? Knowing your options for birth control is important, but so is being honest about your goals and priorities.

How to fix an aneurysm

https://utswmed.org/medblog/aortic-arch-aneurysm-device/

The first five three-branch procedures were done in Europe; I collaborated on the sixth procedure, done in North Carolina; and my colleagues and I performed James’ surgery here at UT Southwestern. This procedure has the potential to save lives, but it’s still new.

Pregnancy and social media: When influencers affect health decisions | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center

https://utswmed.org/medblog/social-media-pregnancy/

My main concern is that these devices might not be the best way to monitor a patient’s condition. But patients can’t determine that from an Instagram post, particularly when virtual rapport has already been established with the influencer.

Can a single high-fat meal damage heart health? | Heart | UT Southwestern Medical Center

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● Do I still have to watch what I eat if my cholesterol levels and blood pressure are in the healthy range? ● Is it OK to indulge in rich, fatty treats once in a while? Many people think that as long as they eat some healthy food, it will outweigh the bad.

Music therapy comforts cancer patients | Cancer | UT Southwestern Medical Center

https://utswmed.org/medblog/music-therapy-cancer/

On her last day of chemotherapy with us, all the doctors and nurses gathered around and broke into a rendition of “My Girl.” Some of us danced a bit, which prompted laughter from our patient. It lightened the mood and was a sweet moment to have everybody together one final time.