Teplizumab, a Type 1 diabetes immunotherapy drug, has been proven to slow onset of the disease by 2 years. This landmark discovery could lead to potential reduction in long-term health risks related to diabetes. Find out how the drug works and who might benefit in this week’s MedBlog. Learn more.

Sherin John, M.D., is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center; she specializes in hospital medicine.

LASIK is the most common corneal refractive surgery, but it’s not the only vision correction surgery option. In this MedBlog, explore other procedures that reshape the cornea and learn what to expect during and after surgery.

Michelle Sandoval Cabanas, M.D., is an Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at UT Southwestern.

Abdominal aortic aneurysms take 15,000 lives in the U.S. each year. UT Southwestern is part of a clinical study to examine the effectiveness of a new device that may give more patients access to a less-invasive option to repair abdominal aortic aneurysms. Learn more.

Gregory Cervenka, M.D., is in the Division of Emergency Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Spinal disc degeneration is common with age, but back pain doesn’t have to be. Find out how exercise can help prevent and alleviate back pain naturally – and know when it's time to see a doctor. Learn more.

Nationally recognized ophthalmologists at UT Southwestern lead the field in LASIK eye surgery, bringing research to patient care for the best possible results.

Obesity is one of the main causes of high blood pressure, although the connection has not been well understood. But UT Southwestern recently discovered that changes in our sugar molecules might be the missing link – and a supplement might help break the link. Learn more.

Rita Whitney, D.N.P., APRN, FNP-BC, is in the Division of Internal Medicine - Unassigned at UT Southwestern Medical Center.