2018 Article Archive
Enzyme discovery points researchers toward starving lung cancer as a potential treatment
UT Southwestern researchers have found that an enzyme on the surface of some lung cancer cells helps feed the cancer, making it a tempting treatment target.
DNA vaccine reduces both toxic proteins linked to Alzheimer’s
A DNA vaccine reduces both harmful proteins associated with Alzheimer’s disease, without the brain swelling caused by earlier antibody treatments.
Time for young men to get smart about testicular cancer
Testicular cancer is a highly treatable disease, especially when diagnosed early and before it has spread to other parts of the body.
The University of Texas System activates new North Texas medical benefit option in partnership with Southwestern Health Resources
The University of Texas System collaborated with Southwestern Health Resources to launch a new medical plan for its employees and retirees in North Texas – including those of UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Arlington, and UT Dallas.
African ancestry associated with risk factors for heart failure
African-Americans are known to have certain cardiac conditions that are linked to a greater occurrence of heart failure at a younger age than Caucasians. Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center analyzed data from the Dallas Heart Study to determine why.
UT Southwestern scientists honored as rising stars in Texas research
Two UT Southwestern faculty members have been selected to receive 2019 Edith and Peter O’Donnell Awards from The Academy of Medicine, Engineering and Science of Texas (TAMEST).
Dr. Amneris Luque honored for HIV/HPV care, achievements by Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber
Dr. Amneris Luque honored for HIV/HPV care, achievements by Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber
Elagolix reduces menstrual bleeding from most common uterine tumors
A new oral drug significantly reduced menstrual bleeding for women with the most common gynecologic tumors in the United States – benign tumors that disproportionately affect African-Americans, an international clinical trial found.
Reanalyzing gene tests prompts new diagnoses in kids
A new study from UT Southwestern quantifies for the first time how quickly these rapid advancements in genomics may benefit patients. Research published in JAMA Pediatrics includes a five-year review of more than 300 epilepsy cases that showed about a third of children had a change in diagnosis based on new data. In some cases, the review helped doctors prescribe a more effective treatment.
O’Donnell Brain Institute helps U.S. effort to research learning, memory
UT Southwestern’s O’Donnell Brain Institute will help in a national effort to understand the neural circuits behind learning, memory, and behavior.