2022 Article Archive
Single protein prompts mature brain cells to regenerate multiple cell types
A single protein can reverse the developmental clock on adult brain cells called astrocytes, morphing them into stem-like cells that produce neurons and other cell types, UT Southwestern researchers report in a PNAS study.
UTSW faculty addresses challenges of diagnosing heart attacks in New England Journal of Medicine
Diagnosing heart attacks after heart surgery remains difficult due to shortcomings of current diagnostic tools when applied to postoperative patients.
Transformative $100 million gift from the O’Donnell Foundation to support and name School of Public Health at UT Southwestern
UT Southwestern Medical Center is pleased to announce a $100 million gift from the O’Donnell Foundation to endow and support its new School of Public Health. This investment is the largest gift to a school of public health at a public university in the U.S. and matches the third largest gift supporting any school of public health.
UTSW study finds palliative care consultation does not decrease COVID-19 patients’ chances of receiving CPR
COVID-19 patients who receive a palliative care consultation are 5.6 times more likely to receive comfort care at the end of life and are just as likely to receive CPR if needed as those who did not receive a consultation, according to a UT Southwestern study.
UT Southwestern researcher, international team solve decades-old structural mystery surrounding the birth of energy-storing lipid droplets
In humans, virtually every cell stores fat. However, patients with a rare condition called congenital lipodystrophy, which is often diagnosed in childhood, cannot properly store fat, which accumulates in the body’s organs and increases the risk of early death from heart or liver disease.
High CAC, high cholesterol increase heart attack/stroke risk, UT Southwestern cardiologists find
Patients with both a high lipoprotein(a) and high coronary artery calcium score (CAC) face a more than 20% higher risk of heart attack or stroke over the following 10 years, according to findings from a multicenter study led by preventive cardiologists at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
UTSW study finds blood pressure rose during the pandemic
Blood pressure rose moderately during the early months of the pandemic, according to a UT Southwestern study of patients who monitored themselves at home.
UT Southwestern campaign infuses $1B intoPeter O’Donnell Jr. Brain Institute
UT Southwestern Medical Center has completed a five-year, $1 billion campaign to fuel its commitment to advance brain research and clinical care at its Peter O’Donnell Jr. Brain Institute, making it one of the largest brain-focused investments at a U.S. academic medical center.
UT Southwestern reports foot problems increasing due to pandemic habits
Changes in habits during the pandemic can lead to unexpected health issues with feet and ankles. Orthopedic surgeon Kshitij Manchanda, M.D. at UT Southwestern Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine has seen an increase in both reported injuries and chronic problems.
UT Southwestern ranked among Top 10 national employers, Top 5 health care employers by Forbes
UT Southwestern Medical Center is one of the 10 best large employers in the United States and among the top 5 health care employers, according to the America’s Best Employers 2022 list compiled by Forbes and Statista.