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Dallas study finds expectant women in areas with worse health disparities have greater risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes

UT Southwestern Medical Center — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 16:20:36 EST

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center studied outcomes for young women at a county hospital and found that while 97% of them accessed prenatal care, those with greater social needs were associated with adverse outcomes both during pregnancy and during the early weeks of their babies' lives. The differences persisted even after adjusting for age, race, and body mass index.

Agape Center Dermatologist Recognized for Providing Free, Multidisciplinary Care

American Academy of Dermatology — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 10:25:15 EST

Dr. Amit G. Pandya receives national honor from the American Academy of Dermatology

Two Lifesaving Discoveries Help Four Generations of Women

UT Southwestern Medical Center — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 12:05:15 EST

Four generations of women, who all have the same hereditary condition - familial hypercholesterolemia - form a story interwoven with the discovery of new treatments that have benefited millions of people.

Dr. William T. Dauer selected as inaugural director of UT Southwestern's Peter O'Donnell Jr. Brain Institute

UT Southwestern Medical Center — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 14:05:34 EST

William T. Dauer, M.D., a neurologist acclaimed for his research into dystonia and Parkinson's disease, has been selected as the first Director of the Peter O'Donnell Jr. Brain Institute at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He will begin his new position July 1.

Sports Innovation Conference Returns February 27 With Star-Studded Lineup

Idea Grove — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 03:20:49 EST

The sixth annual Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) Sports Innovation Conference returns to the Knight Management Center on Wednesday, February 27.

Future of Arts, Media & Entertainment Summit Brings Heavy Hitters From NYC, Hollywood & Bay Area to Stanford

Idea Grove — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 17:05:32 EST

The annual Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) Future of Arts, Media, and Entertainment Summit (FAME) will be held at the Knight Management Center on Wednesday, March 6.

EEG helps scientists predict epileptic seizures minutes in advance

UT Southwestern Medical Center — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 14:00:00 EST

Study shows that acetate, an acid found in some foods, may help doctors intervene when seizures are imminent.

Rate of Highchair Misuse Climbs

UT Southwestern Medical Center — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 16:45:09 EST

The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports a 25 percent leap in children injured using highchairs - the biggest jump in large-volume categories that included highchairs, strollers, cribs/mattresses, and infant carriers.

Avoiding Selfie Elbow, Texting Thumb

UT Southwestern Medical Center — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 16:30:14 EST

Specialists are seeing more and more repetitive stress injuries from overuse of smartphones and tablets - the main instigators of emerging conditions like texting thumb and selfie elbow.

Hormone therapy may increase cardiovascular risk during gender transition

American Heart Association (AHA) — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 12:05:46 EST

Patients receiving hormone therapy as part of their gender-transition treatment had an elevated risk for cardiovascular events, including strokes, heart attacks and blood clots, according to a study published in the American Heart Association's journal Circulation.

Beware of Bacteria at the Gym

UT Southwestern Medical Center — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 15:05:52 EST

MRSA transmission between individuals has been associated with locker rooms and gyms where there is sharing of common equipment.

Hypnosis Through Virtual Reality Aids in Medical Recovery

UT Southwestern Medical Center — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 15:05:45 EST

Anesthesiologists at UT Southwestern Medical Center are helping to explore the use of hypnosis through virtual reality to lessen postoperative pain and anxiety in children.

Better chocolate choices benefit heart health

UT Southwestern Medical Center — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 11:05:45 EST

For Valentine's Day consideration, skip the milk chocolate candy and replace it with a cup of dark hot cocoa.

Time for a talk about vaping?

UT Southwestern Medical Center — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 11:05:07 EST

With new findings that show an unprecedented jump in nicotine-containing electronic cigarette usage among teens, many parents wonder how best to approach the topic.

FSMB: Maryland Bill Limits Patient Rights

Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 11:05:58 EST

The Federation of State Medical Boards strongly opposes Maryland Senate Bill 372 which poses a risk to patients. SB 372 would require the Maryland State Board of Physicians to expunge records of physicians with a public reprimand or probation three years after the final disposition of the case.

A 'shocking' stigma: Magnets offer alternative for patients with major depression

UT Southwestern Medical Center — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 14:05:44 EST

UT Southwestern is the only clinical trial site in the U.S. using a new form of brain stimulation to treat major depression.

Southwestern Health Resources Accountable Care Network listed No. 1 in U.S. for Medicare savings

UT Southwestern Medical Center — Mon, 04 Feb 2019 14:05:26 EST

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that the Southwestern Health Resources Accountable Care Network (SWHR ACN) saved almost $30 million in 2017, with an overall quality score of 100 percent for the fiscal year.

Athletes can rest easy: Extreme exercise does not raise heart disease risk or mortality

UT Southwestern Medical Center — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 14:05:46 EST

High volumes of exercise are safe, even when coronary calcium levels are high.

Hope for life

UT Southwestern Medical Center — Wed, 23 Jan 2019 15:05:40 EST

UT Southwestern Medical Center is helping the Duff family organize a gene therapy clinical trial to treat Talia's condition, called Charcot Marie Tooth disease, type 4J (CMT4J).

Liver cancer patients can be treated for Hep C infection

UT Southwestern Medical Center — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 13:05:13 EST

A large, multi-center study refutes earlier suggestions that antiviral drugs for treating hepatitis C may lead to a higher recurrence of liver cancer.