Divya Ravindra Reddy, M.D., is in the Division of Pediatrics - Nephrology at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Cochlear implants can improve quality of life through better comprehension of speech and other sounds. Those who are no longer receiving sufficient benefits from hearing aids might be candidates for cochlear implants. UT Southwestern debunks common myths about who can benefit from cochlear implants

Abigail Nevins, M.P.A.S., PA-C, is in the Division of Psychiatry at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Some patients with kidney disease worry that they can never have a baby. However, managing pregnancy and kidney issues is possible with specialized care. In this week’s #YourPregnancyMatters blog, UT Southwestern discusses risks and challenges patients should consider. Read more.

Anna Bashmakov, D.O., is in the Division of Neurology at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

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.

Takashi Eguchi, M.D., Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at UT Southwestern; he specializes in lung cancer surgery.

Though ectopic pregnancies can virtually never be viable, some people call treatment immoral. This attitude has the potential to harm women and lead to serious complications or death for pregnant women. Learn about the condition and proper treatment options in this Your Pregnancy Matters blog.

Jenny Weon, M.D., Ph.D., is in the Division of Pathology at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

It’s impossible to avoid every harmful substance in the air you breathe, but UT Southwestern discusses how expectant moms can decrease pollution exposure to their unborn babies.