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Cerebral Palsy Specialist Kim Appointed Chair of PM&R
Heakyung Kim, M.D., a physician-investigator known for research and treatment of cerebral palsy in children, has been appointed Professor and Chair of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). Dr. Kim, who joined UTSW on May 1, holds the Kimberly-Clark Distinguished Chair in Mobility Research.
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One in 5 Americans with Diabetes Don’t Know They Have It – Here’s How to Prevent It
A healthy diet, regular exercise, and sufficient sleep can help prevent the onset of diabetes, a condition affecting more than 37 million Americans, according to Bethany Agusala, M.D., Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern.
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UT Southwestern Voice Center Study Profiles Hundreds of Injured Singers
Analysis identifies most common conditions and treatments
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Robotic Bronchoscopy Offers Minimally Invasive, Earlier Lung Cancer Diagnosis
Lung cancer screening and imaging has improved significantly over the years, leading to earlier detection of disease and fewer-cancer related deaths. Approximately 1.5-2 million new pulmonary nodules (spots and related abnormalities on imaging) are detected every year in the United States, and these nodules often require further evaluation.
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UTSW Study Finds New Pain Management Approach Reduced Opioid Use After C-sections
Shift to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications from patient-controlled medication pumps also boosted breastfeeding rates.
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Dallas Researchers Seeking Senior Participants for Breathing Study
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Institute on Aging recently approved funding for a 2022 study by the Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine (IEEM), where a research team will look into how body weight – even extra weight gain like the kind recently resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic – may adversely affect breathing in seniors.
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Breaking Ground in Eye Cancer Research, Diagnosis, and Treatment
About half of all eye cancers are detected during routine exams before a patient notices any symptoms. Others may show up as slight vision changes that begin to affect your daily life. As with many types of cancer, early detection is key to treatment success.
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Simmons Cancer Center’s Dr. John Sweetenham to Chair National Comprehensive Cancer Network Board of Directors
John Sweetenham, M.D., Associate Director for Clinical Affairs at UT Southwestern’s Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, has been elected Chair of the Board of Directors of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN).
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Break the Silence of Aphasia with Specialized Speech-language Rehab
Aphasia occurs as a result of damage to the speech centers of the brain; approximately 180,000 people are diagnosed each year in the U.S. – three times the rate of Parkinson’s disease diagnoses.
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Middle Ear Fluid Common in Kids on Ventilators, UTSW Study Finds
The research, which followed 94 babies and toddlers at Children’s Medical Center Dallas, could lead to interventions to prevent hearing and speech problems.
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Grant Supports UTSW Push to Make Genomic Data More Accessible
Researchers at UT Southwestern’s Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center are developing an innovative interface to make the wealth of genomics data from next-generation sequencing visible and actionable in real time for clinicians and researchers.
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Making Sure the Kids are Alright | What to Know | WTK
As we transition to a recovery phase of the pandemic, supporting children’s physical and mental health presents a new challenge for parents.