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A Discussion with Dr. Gebreyohanns: 2025 Ted Burns Humanism in Neurology Award
Dr. Jeff Ratliff talks with Dr. Mehari Gebreyohanns, the recipient of the 2025 Ted Burns Humanism in Neurology Award, about his journey into stroke care, the BORNE initiative, and the challenges faced in global neurology.
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Endoscopic Spine Surgery: The Lowest-Risk Option for Prolonged Back Pain Relief
For patients with back or leg pain, the source can usually be traced to nerve pressure, such as a herniated disc in younger patients or arthritic bone spurs in older populations. Traditionally, this would leave them to choose between undergoing extensive surgery to correct the issue or continuing treatments to mitigate the pain indefinitely. At UT Southwestern, patients now have a much less invasive option in endoscopic spine surgery, an outpatient procedure to fix the underlying issue and relieve pain.
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Lifelong physical activity may slow cognitive decline
UTSW researchers find associations between cardiorespiratory fitness, reduced brain volume loss across adult lifespan
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Tongue squamous cell carcinoma
Tongue squamous cell carcinoma resected with the Intuitive DaVinci® SP Robotic System shows fluorescence from IV-injected Pegsitacianine, a pH-sensitive nanoparticle that selectively labels cancer. The built-in Firefly near-infrared imaging confirms compatibility with the robotic system and enables clear tumor visualization.
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Pancreatic Cancer Symposium (RP2504B)
Dallas, TX US | April 12, 2025
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Grant worth up to $5 million aids research for cerebellar disorders
UTSW team receives funding from Raynor Cerebellum Project to develop treatments for congenital brain disease
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UTSW Research: Mosquito saliva and malaria, brain tumors, and more
Studies look at link between pest’s internal clock and deadly disease, a promising glioblastoma treatment, and Alzheimer’s agitation
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Long-Term Cardiovascular Effects Make Case for Traumatic Brain Injury as a Chronic Condition
As of Jan. 1, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is officially recognizing traumatic brain injury (TBI) as a chronic condition. While this change currently only applies to enrollees in a Medicare Advantage plan (generally for patients over age 65 or those who have a disability lasting more than two years), it’s a large step toward medical institutions treating TBI as a persistent ailment, rather than a temporary injury.
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Reporting from the Forefront of Excellence
The Department of Neurological Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center is unwavering in its dedication to continuous improvement. As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, we strive to enhance patient outcomes, elevate safety standards, and foster a culture of collaborative excellence. Join us as we endeavor to shape the future of unparalleled quality in healthcare services.
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Social media may heighten depression severity in youth
UTSW study finds many young people with mental health issues report problematic social media habits and more severe symptoms
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Aortic Endarterectomy for traumatic aortic dissection
The UT Southwestern Vascular Surgery team performed an innovative open surgical repair on a patient involved in a high-speed motor vehicle collision that preserved blood flow without the use of prosthetic materials. Discover how this bold approach led to a successful recovery from a life-threatening aortic dissection and complex abdominal injuries.
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CPRIT Awards: Dr. Asal Rahimi & Dr. Raquibul Hannan
UT Southwestern’s Department of Radiation Oncology has recently won two Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) awards. The recipients are Raquibul Hannan, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Radiation Oncology and Chief of Genitourinary Radiation Oncology Service, and Asal Rahimi, M.D., M.S., Professor of Radiation Oncology, Associate Vice Chair for Program Development, Medical Director of the SCCC Clinical Research Office, and Chief of Breast Radiation Oncology Service.