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AI can spot early signs of Alzheimer’s in speech patterns
New technologies that can capture subtle changes in a patient’s voice may help physicians diagnose cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms begin to show, according to a UT Southwestern Medical Center researcher who led a study published in the Alzheimer’s Association publication Diagnosis, Assessment & Disease Monitoring.
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UT Southwestern Surgeon offers Insight on Elbow Injuries Among Young Baseball Players
Tears or ruptures of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) are the most common elbow injury among baseball players from youth leagues to the major leagues, especially pitchers. The most severe cases require reconstructive surgery, commonly known as Tommy John surgery for the Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher who was the first to have the procedure in 1974.
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UTSW expanding mental health program for teens throughout Texas
State funding will bring training on depression and anxiety awareness to middle schools, high schools
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Awareness Vital to Improving Parkinson’s Patients’ Quality of Life, UTSW Neurologist Says
About 1 million people in the United States have Parkinson’s disease, a progressive neurological disorder that ranks second to Alzheimer’s among the most common neurodegenerative diseases. While many tend to associate Parkinson’s with hand tremors, it can cause a broad range of symptoms, affecting both motor and nonmotor functions.
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What happened to Mitch McConnell occurs to many older adults each year. Here's how to avoid falling
The CDC says one in four older adults falls each year. KERA’s Sam Baker talks about why with Dr. Deborah Freeland, an assistant professor of geriatric medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
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The (surprising) benefits of walking
Dr. Anupama Gangavati, Geriatric Specialist, and Dr. Suganthi Kandasamy, Orthopaedist, talk with the Dallas Morning News about more than 100 benefits received from brisk walks and the importance of having the right footwear.
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UT Southwestern approved for $18 million for multicenter trial to improve postpartum care
Funds awarded by the nonprofit Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
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UT Southwestern Q&A: Experts offer tips on talking to kids about traumatic events
Whether it’s after a natural disaster, a fatal shooting, or a tragedy closer to home, parents may find themselves trying to navigate difficult conversations with their children
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Orthopedic surgeon making a contribution to history as a woman in a male-dominated field
In honor of Women’s History Month, A profile of Sharon Walton, M.D., Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and one of only seven African American female fellowship-trained orthopedic specialists in the nation as of 2022, according to the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. We applaud Dr. Walton as a trend-setter in her field and for being a role model to young girls considering a specialty that in the past had been dominated by white males.
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UTSW Study Uncovers Mechanisms of Protein Misfolding Linked to Neurodegenerative Diseases
A team at UT Southwestern has developed a computational approach to uncover mechanisms of protein misfolding linked to neurodegenerative diseases. The study, published in Nature Communications, offers key insights that could help identify new treatments for patients.
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Head trauma doesn't predict memory problems in NFL retirees, UT Southwestern study shows
Research believed to be first to measure cognitive functioning of former football players over time
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Patients with Family History of Age-Related Macular Degeneration Should be Screened by 55
Patients with a family history of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of permanent vision loss in those older than 60, should visit an ophthalmologist by age 55 to be screened for signs of the disease, advises an expert at UT Southwestern Medical Center.