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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.
Pancreas transplants transform lives for people with severe diabetes | Transplant | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/pancreas-kidney-transplant/
Discover how a pancreas transplant can transform the lives of those with severe diabetes. Learn about the eligibility criteria, the procedure, and the comprehensive care provided by UT Southwestern's expert team.
Boning up on facts: Why osteoporosis mostly affects women and what can be done | Women's Health | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/osteoporosis-women/
As women age, they are at a greater risk of developing osteoporosis, a disease characterized by weak and brittle bones. Ann Lutich, M.D., of UT Southwestern talks about the factors at play and what you can do to boost your bone health.
Cancer rehab helps patients survive and thrive | Cancer | Women's Health | Rehabilitation | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/cancer-rehabilitation/
You don’t need to live with cancer-related pain or loss of function. Find out how oncology rehabilitation can help you reach a life without limits.
Alcohol and cancer: It's a complicated relationship | Cancer | Prevention | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/alcohol-cancer-links/
Less than half of U.S. adults know that alcohol use can increase the risk cancer. See why it’s harmful and get details to safeguard your health.
Expert advice on talking to your kids about traumatic events | Mental Health | Pediatrics | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-trauma/
In the wake of traumatic events, parents can help their children cope by listening, reassuring, and being aware of changes in behavior, according to two experts from UT Southwestern’s Department of Psychiatry who have spent decades working with children.
New immunotherapy can prevent kidney cancer recurrence after surgery: Is it right for you? | Cancer | Kidneys | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/kidney-cancer-immunotherapy/
The FDA has approved pembrolizumab immunotherapy, the first treatment to lower kidney cancer recurrence risk after surgery. UT Southwestern helps patients explore its benefits and risks.
Her aneurysm burst during a Teams call
https://utswmed.org/medblog/brain-aneurysm-rescue/
An aneurysm struck the marketing director for UT Southwestern's O'Donnell Brain Institute during a video call, and the entire team rallied to rescue one of its own.
How caffeine affects heart health in kids | Diet and Nutrition | Heart | Pediatrics | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/kids-caffeine-heart-problems/
Caffeine is a daily habit for many U.S. kids and teens. UT Southwestern discusses how caffeine affects kids’ health, plus tasty beverage swaps.
How a robot can help diagnose lung cancer sooner
https://utswmed.org/medblog/robotic-bronchoscopy-lung-cancer-diagnosis/
UT Southwestern is one of the first centers using robotic bronchoscopy as a diagnostic tool for deep lung lesions that previously were difficult to access without surgery.