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Tackling resistance to HIF2 drugs with an RNA-based therapy
Kidney cancer has traditionally been one of the most challenging cancers to treat. Discovered at UT Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW), the HIF2a protein is the most important driver of kidney cancer, which has traditionally been regarded as undruggable.
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Researchers discover new molecular driver of retinoblastoma
The study, led by UTSW's Chair of Ophthalmology, could lead to new treatments for deadly childhood eye cancer.
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Captain Indestructible: Dallas firefighter rises from the ashes and returns to job he loves
Dallas Fire-Rescue Capt. Chris Gadomski suffered severe burns and broken legs in a massive gas explosion in Oak Cliff last year. With the help of his family, fellow firefighters, and care teams at UT Southwestern and Parkland hospitals, he never stopped fighting to return to active duty.
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UTSW Researchers Use DNA Analysis to Diagnose Subtypes of Heart Disease
The human heart is an intricate, complex organ and, like a car that starts sputtering, its function deteriorates for all sorts of reasons.
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UTSW Researchers Discover New Drug Target for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
A set of interacting molecules in immune cells of the gut is responsible for preventing the inflammation seen in inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), UT Southwestern researchers report in a new study. The findings, published in Cell Reports, suggest a new drug target for treating IBD and related conditions.
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Excellence for Healthsystem Elders
The nurse-driven NICHE program strives to create transformational change within the field of geriatrics. This change will enable health care professionals to prioritize inclusive research, techniques, and practices to improve outcomes for older adults.
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Multidisciplinary Effort Key in Hip Fracture Care for Elders
The Returning Seniors to Orthopedic Excellence (RESTORE) service focused on prioritizing early pain management and reducing time to surgery for geriatric patients with hip fractures, which was integrated with the Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders (NICHE) program.
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UTSW House Calls for the Elderly Even More Valuable in the COVID-19 Crisis
UT Southwestern's COVE program, Care Of the Vulnerable Elderly, was created by Dr. Jamshed and provides in-home primary care visits for the elderly in Dallas.
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UT Southwestern geriatric fracture initiatives result in expedited care and shorter hospital stays
A multidisciplinary effort to improve care for older patients who arrive at the emergency room with a hip fracture has decreased the time before they have surgery, shortened hospital stays, and resulted in better follow-up care.
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Back on Your Feet: Broken Hips Appear to Heal Faster With Team Approach
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Safer Imaging Technology for Complex Aortic Repairs Uses Light Instead of X-Rays
A new imaging device at UT Southwestern is making complex aortic repairs safer for patients and operating room staff by dramatically reducing their exposure to radiation.
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Brain Mapping Unlocks Treatments for Movement, Mental Health Disorders
The brain is a complex, sophisticated network – the origination point for every physical and mental task we perform. Seemingly simple actions such as giving a thumbs up or saying hello are driven by neurons firing in the brain and sending signals throughout the body.