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Rare genetic disorder linked to liver dysfunction, hypoglycemia, lipodystrophy
A rare genetic disorder discovered by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers and their colleagues can cause brain damage from dangerously low blood sugar levels and liver damage in infants, along with variable body fat loss, fatty tumors, and metabolic complications in youth and adults.
COVID-19 pandemic linked to increases in childhood obesity
The COVID-19 pandemic not only disrupted children’s education, recreation, and social lives, it also increased the prevalence of obesity in the U.S. pediatric population by roughly 1 million youngsters, according to a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers.
Goldman Sachs makes financial commitment to new Dallas pediatric campus
UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children’s HealthSM today announced that Goldman Sachs has committed philanthropic support to the new $5 billion joint pediatric campus under construction in Dallas’ Southwestern Medical District, across from UTSW’s William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital.
Stressors damage kidneys by mutating mitochondrial DNA
Kidney damage that seemingly heals appears to mutate the DNA in the mitochondria of kidney cells, making the organ less resilient to future stressors and reducing its function over time, a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers shows.
UT Southwestern and Children’s Health receive $25 million from the Harry W. Bass, Jr. Foundation for new pediatric campus
UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children’s Health announced a $25 million gift from the Harry W. Bass, Jr. Foundation, directed through Southwestern Medical Foundation, in support of their $5 billion transformative joint pediatric campus under construction in Dallas’ Southwestern Medical District across from UTSW’s William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital.
Targeted therapy helps NICU parents reframe fears
A cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program developed for parents whose child was born prematurely reduced harmful perceptions that their child remained medically fragile, according to a new study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center.
UTSW Research: Diagnosing Alzheimer’s, timed radiation therapy, and more
Studies look at measuring blood flow velocity, a treatment strategy for non-small cell lung cancer, and the body’s response to airborne pathogens.
Food as medicine: UTSW advances clinical nutrition care
A novel clinical pilot program at UT Southwestern Medical Center is transforming the role of nutrition education in patient care.
UTSW named Specialized Program of Research Excellence for liver cancer
The Liver Tumor Program at UT Southwestern Medical Center’s Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center has been selected by the National Cancer Institute as a Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE).
Biomarkers linked to side effects from cancer immunotherapy
A team led by UT Southwestern Medical Center scientists has identified early signals from the immune system that could help predict which cancer patients are most likely to develop harmful side effects from immunotherapy.