Markerless radiation erases a reminder and improves breast cancer therapy | Cancer | Discovery | Women's Health | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/no-marks-breast-cancer-therapy/

Breast cancer “markerless” radiation therapy eliminates a visual reminder of treatment – and UT Southwestern is one of the few cancer centers that offers it worldwide. Learn more.
9 myths about epidurals – debunked | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/epidurals-myths/

Epidurals are generally safe and effective for labor pain management, but myths abound! UT Southwestern debunks 9 common myths about epidurals in this week's Your Pregnancy Matters blog.
New keyhole sacroiliac joint fusion procedure relieves lower-back pain | Orthopaedics | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/sacroiliac-joint-fusion-surgery/

A new minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion procedure offers patients long-term relief for lower-back pain with less recovery time.
How to manage anxiety about pain during common pregnancy tests | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/prenatal-pregnancy-tests-pain/

A little squeamish about pain? UT Southwestern discusses tips to feel less anxious about pain or discomfort during common pregnancy tests and exams.
Torn ACL: How reconstructive surgery gets athletes back in the game | Orthopaedics | Rehabilitation | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/acl-tear-knee-surgery/

A torn ACL can sideline athletes for up to a year, but full recovery and return to play is possible after surgery and physical therapy. Explore the options.
How can having low platelets affect my pregnancy and birth plan? | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/low-platelets-pregnancy/

Having low platelets is common in pregnancy, as 'This Is Us' star Mandy Moore recently discovered. But for some patients, it increases the risk of complications. Find out what causes low platelets and how it's treated in this week's Your Pregnancy Matters blog.
Advances in liposuction create safer, more effective body-contouring options | Plastic Surgery | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/liposuction-plastic-surgery/

Liposuction was 2022’s most popular plastic surgery procedure, but misperceptions about the procedure persist. Get answers to FAQs from two board-certified plastic surgeons.
Treating hemorrhoidal disease: Conservative vs. surgical approaches | Digestive | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/best-ways-to-treat-hemorrhoids/

Hemorrhoidal disease affects about 10 million people per year in the U.S., but many people aren't aware of the many effective treatment options that are available.
Acceptance after ostomy surgery: Tips for travel, relationships, and much more | Digestive | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/ostomy-pouch-tips/

Will my ostomy pouch smell? Can I still date and eat my favorite foods? Get answers to FAQs and best practices for living with a colostomy or ileostomy.
What if my Ob/Gyn isn’t on call to deliver my baby? | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/childbirth-my-obgyn-delivery/

It’s possible that your Ob/Gyn won't be available when it's time to deliver your child. Get tips to feel prepared for giving birth with a different provider.