Latest news from UT Southwestern Medical Center on Newswise en-us Copyright 2024 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/a-powerhouse-of-obesity-research-then-and-now/?sc=rsin /articles/a-powerhouse-of-obesity-research-then-and-now/?sc=rsin Fri, 13 Sep 2024 10:05:32 EST The "Ozempic Revolution" did not start with celebrities posting their weight-loss success stories on Instagram, or slick TV ads featuring the earworm jingle: "Oh, Oh, Oh, Ozempic!" UT Southwestern Medical Center /articles/utsw-study-reveals-how-key-protein-affects-neuron-structure/?sc=rsin /articles/utsw-study-reveals-how-key-protein-affects-neuron-structure/?sc=rsin Wed, 11 Sep 2024 12:05:56 EST A protein called torsinA plays a key role in the early development of neurons, determining where nuclear pores are placed in the membrane that encloses the nucleus of nerve cells, a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers shows. UT Southwestern Medical Center /articles/study-recommends-nutrition-coaching-for-young-athletes/?sc=rsin /articles/study-recommends-nutrition-coaching-for-young-athletes/?sc=rsin Tue, 10 Sep 2024 11:05:11 EST Young athletes face an array of nutritional risks that could hamper their performance, recovery from injury, and overall wellness, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Scottish Rite for Children found. UT Southwestern Medical Center /articles/pathway-tied-to-cancer-driving-genome-alterations-identified/?sc=rsin /articles/pathway-tied-to-cancer-driving-genome-alterations-identified/?sc=rsin Mon, 09 Sep 2024 11:05:40 EST Cancer cells appear to hijack a genetic pathway involved in DNA repair to drive malignancy and overcome treatment, a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers shows. Their findings, published in Cell, explain how chromosomes in some tumors undergo massive rearrangements and could lead to new strategies to avoid cancer drug resistance. UT Southwestern Medical Center /articles/utsw-s-simmons-cancer-center-awarded-more-than-11-5-million-in-cprit-funding/?sc=rsin /articles/utsw-s-simmons-cancer-center-awarded-more-than-11-5-million-in-cprit-funding/?sc=rsin Fri, 06 Sep 2024 10:05:53 EST Eight scientists and physicians in the Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center at UT Southwestern have been awarded more than $11.5 million in grants from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) to support the state's fight against cancer. UT Southwestern Medical Center /articles/25-million-donation-from-hamon-charitable-foundation-will-help-ut-southwestern-children-s-health-develop-joint-pediatric-campus/?sc=rsin /articles/25-million-donation-from-hamon-charitable-foundation-will-help-ut-southwestern-children-s-health-develop-joint-pediatric-campus/?sc=rsin Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:05:39 EST UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children's Health announced a $25 million gift from the Hamon Charitable Foundation in support of the $5 billion transformative pediatric campus to be built in Dallas' Southwestern Medical District across from UTSW's William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital. UT Southwestern Medical Center /articles/widespread-disparities-exist-in-treating-advanced-cancers/?sc=rsin /articles/widespread-disparities-exist-in-treating-advanced-cancers/?sc=rsin Wed, 04 Sep 2024 11:05:39 EST A study led by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center reveals significant disparities across the country in the use of immunotherapy for patients with advanced kidney and bladder cancers. UT Southwestern Medical Center /articles/computer-model-boosts-detection-of-cell-to-cell-communication/?sc=rsin /articles/computer-model-boosts-detection-of-cell-to-cell-communication/?sc=rsin Tue, 03 Sep 2024 10:05:43 EST A computer model developed by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers significantly enhances the ability of scientists to detect communication between cells, according to a new study published in Nature Methods. UT Southwestern Medical Center /articles/nutrition-know-how-for-patients-taking-anti-obesity-medication/?sc=rsin /articles/nutrition-know-how-for-patients-taking-anti-obesity-medication/?sc=rsin Thu, 29 Aug 2024 13:05:40 EST Since anti-obesity medications have become more widely known and prescribed, they have been touted as game-changing treatments for chronic overweight and obesity. But one common misconception about these medications is that they're a magic bullet for better health, and it doesn't necessarily matter what you eat when you're taking them. UT Southwestern Medical Center /articles/tips-to-help-families-navigate-food-allergy-policies-at-school/?sc=rsin /articles/tips-to-help-families-navigate-food-allergy-policies-at-school/?sc=rsin Wed, 28 Aug 2024 10:05:53 EST Every year, Pediatric Allergy and Immunology specialists at UT Southwestern and Children's Health Dallas field questions from parents who are worried about whether their older kids will be exposed to allergens or whether younger students will make good choices about swapping foods and snacks at school. It takes a community to protect kids with food allergies. UT Southwestern Medical Center /articles/healthy-school-lunches-a-culinary-medicine-expert-prescribes-fresh-tasty-strategies/?sc=rsin /articles/healthy-school-lunches-a-culinary-medicine-expert-prescribes-fresh-tasty-strategies/?sc=rsin Mon, 26 Aug 2024 10:05:20 EST If your children enjoy school-provided lunch and it meets their dietary needs, it can be a safe, cost-effective meal option. But if you want more control over what your children eat during the day, packing lunch at home can be a healthy and convenient choice. UT Southwestern Medical Center /articles/proteins-for-skin-strength-also-control-cell-signaling/?sc=rsin /articles/proteins-for-skin-strength-also-control-cell-signaling/?sc=rsin Tue, 20 Aug 2024 11:05:47 EST An extensive family of proteins that gives human skin mechanical strength also appears to organize molecular signals that control skin cell activity, a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers shows. Their findings, published in Developmental Cell, could lead to new ways to fight a host of skin diseases, including ulcers and skin cancer. UT Southwestern Medical Center /articles/children-s-research-institute-at-ut-southwestern-scientists-discover-kidney-cancers-rely-on-mitochondrial-metabolism-to-metastasize/?sc=rsin /articles/children-s-research-institute-at-ut-southwestern-scientists-discover-kidney-cancers-rely-on-mitochondrial-metabolism-to-metastasize/?sc=rsin Wed, 14 Aug 2024 12:05:25 EST Contrary to how tumors operate while still in the kidney, metastatic kidney cancers rely heavily on mitochondrial metabolism, according to new research from Children's Medical Center Research Institute at UT Southwestern (CRI) published in Nature. UT Southwestern Medical Center /articles/apob-test-may-be-more-accurate-measure-of-heart-disease-risk/?sc=rsin /articles/apob-test-may-be-more-accurate-measure-of-heart-disease-risk/?sc=rsin Tue, 13 Aug 2024 10:05:42 EST The traditional lipid panel may not give the full picture of cholesterol-related heart disease risk for many Americans, according to a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers and published in JAMA Cardiology. UT Southwestern Medical Center /articles/natural-grass-may-pose-greater-risk-for-football-concussions/?sc=rsin /articles/natural-grass-may-pose-greater-risk-for-football-concussions/?sc=rsin Mon, 12 Aug 2024 10:05:18 EST Young football players who sustained a head-to-ground concussion practicing or playing games on natural grass experienced more symptoms - and significantly higher severity - than those who suffered concussions on artificial turf, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center found. UT Southwestern Medical Center /articles/study-identifies-weight-loss-drug-target-in-the-brain/?sc=rsin /articles/study-identifies-weight-loss-drug-target-in-the-brain/?sc=rsin Thu, 08 Aug 2024 10:05:10 EST A team led by researchers from UT Southwestern Medical Center and a university in South Korea has identified a subset of brain cells whose activation may be partially responsible for the effects of a popular class of weight loss drugs that includes semaglutide and tirzepatide. Their findings, published in Science, could eventually help scientists optimize the efficacy of these drugs, known as glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs). UT Southwestern Medical Center /articles/ems-training-on-key-skills-improves-heart-attack-survival/?sc=rsin /articles/ems-training-on-key-skills-improves-heart-attack-survival/?sc=rsin Mon, 05 Aug 2024 10:05:35 EST Emergency medical services (EMS) agencies that adopt four or more critical best practices have higher rates of survival among cardiac arrest patients than their peers, a nationwide study co-led by a UT Southwestern Medical Center researcher found. The study, published in JAMA Cardiology, identified seven key practices related to simulation training, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and transport that were associated with favorable neurological survival for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). UT Southwestern Medical Center /articles/drugs-lotions-can-magnify-sun-s-harmful-effects-utsw-expert-says/?sc=rsin /articles/drugs-lotions-can-magnify-sun-s-harmful-effects-utsw-expert-says/?sc=rsin Fri, 02 Aug 2024 16:05:47 EST It's well known that the sun's ultraviolet (UV) light can wreak havoc on the skin. But most people don't realize some commonly used products and medications can make us more susceptible to sunburn and other adverse reactions. UT Southwestern Medical Center /articles/menopause-is-having-a-moment-debunking-common-myths/?sc=rsin /articles/menopause-is-having-a-moment-debunking-common-myths/?sc=rsin Fri, 02 Aug 2024 16:05:40 EST Many women approach menopause with anxiety about the future. You've probably heard about it being a stressful time full of hot flashes, weight gain, and plummeting sex drive. The good news? Menopause is having a moment. That means heightened awareness, more resources dedicated to improving women's health, and open discussions to ensure you get the information you need. UT Southwestern Medical Center /articles/targeting-protein-has-potential-to-treat-leukemia-lymphoma/?sc=rsin /articles/targeting-protein-has-potential-to-treat-leukemia-lymphoma/?sc=rsin Thu, 01 Aug 2024 10:05:04 EST Targeting a protein called ZFP574 suppressed leukemia in a mouse model of the disease, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers showed in a new study. Their findings, published in PNAS (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences), could lead to new treatments for leukemias and lymphomas in cancer patients. UT Southwestern Medical Center