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College students help aging patients who are hospitalized
The UT Southwestern medical student met with patients as part of the Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP), a joint effort between UTSW and the Hobson Wildenthal Honors College at the University of Texas at Dallas that sends student volunteers to help geriatric patients retain their cognitive skills and maintain their physical well-being during their hospital stay.
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What genetic testing can reveal about your Alzheimer's disease risk
Chris Hemsworth has made headlines in the last year for more than his latest “Thor” movie. The actor announced he had learned through genetic testing that he has two copies of the genetic variant APOE4, which has been associated with increased odds of developing Alzheimer's disease.
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Twirl, interrupted: Ballroom dancer finds graceful way to overcome chronic back pain
Kathleen Cunningham was a competitive ballroom dancer for many years, but acute back pain made it nearly impossible for her to keep moving to the music. So she turned to UT Southwestern's Spine Clinic and specialist Kavita Trivedi, D.O., for relief and some answers about "what to do now."
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Most pancreatic cancer patients don’t get lifesaving surgery
Only 22% of Texas patients with early-stage pancreatic cancer received standard-of-care surgery to remove their tumors, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center report in a new study.
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Parkinson’s disease patients living better, longer with advances in care
You don’t need the flux capacitor from “Back to the Future” to see how far Parkinson’s disease care has come since actor Michael J. Fox went public with his diagnosis in 1998. His new documentary, “Still,” is shining a fresh spotlight on the challenges of living with PD, as well as progress being made in research, early diagnosis, and effective treatment of symptoms.
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UT Southwestern stem cell biologists develop embryo model
Peri-gastruloids advance understanding of early human development, tissue formation, and differentiation for regenerative medicine
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UTSW Removes Runner’s Melon-sized Spine Tumor With Minimally Invasive Surgery
As a neurosurgeon, I see many types of tumors. But Jason Smith’s spinal schwannoma tumor was extremely rare for two reasons: its size and presence in a young half-marathon runner.
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Less is best with caffeine, energy drinks during pregnancy
National guidelines recommend moderate caffeine consumption of less than 200 milligrams per day for anyone pregnant or attempting to become pregnant.
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Ortho-oncology: Improving care for patients with metastatic bone disease
Advancements in medical oncology over the last decade have created a paradigm shift in MBD care, transitioning toward a more hopeful model focused on managing metastatic cancer by keeping patients active and mobile.
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Early diagnosis of pelvic floor disorders key for health
Pelvic floor disorders (PFDs), which occur when women’s pelvic floor muscles are weakened or injured, significantly affect quality of life and require surgery for hundreds of thousands in the U.S. each year. Now a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers has found a noninvasive test that could identify women at risk for these conditions and improve treatment.
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UT Southwestern’s Raspovic spoke at ISDF Rising Star Minisymposium
As only American to present, researcher talked about her work on the Charcot foot at global conference
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Gene that regulates immune activity in the retina identified
Lipe could play a role in macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and other eye diseases, UTSW researchers say