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Cataract surgery used to be a nightmare for aging adults—patients would often put off care until they could barely see or function. Ophthalmologist William Waldrop, M.D., explains how advances in cataract surgery offer better outcomes and smoother recoveries.

Not your grandparents’ cataract surgery: smoother recovery, better results | Eyes and Vision | UT Southwestern Medical Center In years past, patients put off cataract surgery for fear of a lengthy, intense recovery. But today, advances in procedures and tools allow patients to recover with less downtime, fewer restrictions, and better outcomes. Learn more.

We take pride in our employees, who have dedicated decades to enhancing our mission and goals. This year, we are proud to welcome our longest-tenured employees into the Quarter Century Club. These devoted individuals have committed 50, 40, 35, and 30 years of service. Learn more about their impressive careers and milestones.

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UT Southwestern researchers found a link between large intestine cells and body weight regulation, offering the potential for new treatments for obesity and anorexia nervosa. Ezra Burstein, M.D., Ph.D., Internal Medicine physician, explains how researchers may be able to create treatments for obesity based on these findings.

Research could lead to treatments for obesity, extreme weight loss Mysterious cells that secrete hormones in the large intestine play a key role in regulating body weight through their relationship with intestinal bacteria, a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers suggests. Their findings, published in...

Interested in the connection between BMI and health after 65? UT Southwestern weight loss physician Tonia Vinton, M.D., discusses whether a higher BMI might offer protective benefits as we age.

Will a Higher BMI Protect You After 65? Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Key Takeaways New research shows older adults with overweight are better protected from dying of heart disease.Experts emphasize that because the study relied on BMI, it overlooks body composition, which is a more important indicator of health.Focusing on functional str...

Honored for their invaluable contributions to our learners' success, the Academy of Teachers (SWAT) inducted seven educators at the 17th annual awards ceremony. Read about their inspiring stories as educators in medicine. https://bit.ly/4aMKi2v

UT Southwestern Academy of Teachers honors outstanding educators, elects seven new members - CT Plus - UT Southwestern The 17th Annual UT Southwestern Academy of Teachers (SWAT) Reception and Awards ceremony was held in November to honor UTSW faculty members for teaching excellence in 2023 as well as to welcome newly elected SWAT members.

Jaime Almandoz, M.D., an expert in nonsurgical weight management, discusses with Healthline the impact of a patient-centered approach on weight loss compared to GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound. Learn more:

Weight Loss Surgery More Effective Than Drugs Like Wegovy, Zepbound New research finds that metabolic and bariatric surgery is more effective for long-term weight loss than lifestyle changes and GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound.

Wearable breast pumps are the latest technology to support breastfeeding parents. But are these new devices right for you? Ob/Gyn physician Rachel Schell, M.D., discusses her experiences with wearables and tips for choosing the best pump.

Are wearable breast pumps worth the hype? | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center Dive into the future of breastfeeding technology and discover whether wearable breast pumps are right for you. Factor in cost, effectiveness, reliability, and more.

According to a UT Southwestern clinical trial, weekly semaglutide 2.4 mg - also known as Wegovy - significantly reduced MACE risk in overweight/obese people with cardiovascular disease but no diabetes, regardless of blood sugar levels. Learn how this finding could help lead to a better understanding of the cardiovascular benefits of this medicine. https://bit.ly/3xENkZb

Semaglutide lowers cardiovascular risk regardless of blood sugar A weekly dose of semaglutide significantly reduced the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) in people who are overweight or obese with cardiovascular disease but no diabetes regardless of blood sugar level, according to a clinical trial including researchers from UT Southwestern Medic...

The scientific community has been puzzled for over two decades about how kidney cancer becomes resistant to rapalog drugs. James Brugarolas, M.D., Ph.D., shares insight into how UT Southwestern researchers' findings pave the way for novel therapeutic strategies that could open new avenues to tackle drug resistance in kidney cancer.

Study reveals unexpected mechanism of drug resistance in kidney cancer For nearly two decades, how kidney cancer becomes resistant to rapalog drugs has baffled the scientific community. Now a study by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center's Kidney Cancer Program sheds light.

Thank you for joining us in celebrating the heart and soul of — our incredible employees! Over the past two weeks, the Employee Advisory Council (EAC) organized fun events across campus and pop-up activities at our clinics and sites. We hope you enjoyed our small token of appreciation.

Six exceptional UT Southwestern employees have been nominated by their peers for exemplifying outstanding professionalism and honored with the Diana and Richard C. Strauss Service Excellence Award. Discover how these individuals excel at their jobs, serve as role models, and embody a spirit of volunteerism that strengthens our community.

Meet the latest class of Strauss Award honorees for the first quarter of 2024 - CT Plus - UT Southwestern First quarter recipients were celebrated during a May 17 virtual event hosted by Jonathan Efron, M.D., Executive Vice President for Health System Affairs.

Today on Juneteenth, we recognize and honor the end of slavery in the United States and the day federal troops arrived in Galveston to ensure that enslaved people were freed.

In commemoration of the holiday, we joined our community this past week at the Juneteenth Health and Education Fair and the 4K Freedom Walk & Festival. We thank everyone who came out to celebrate this joyous occasion.

The UT Southwestern family is rallying together to support one of our own. Last week, staff from various departments accepted the Ice Bucket Challenge as a show of support for UT Southwestern Peter O'Donnell Jr. Brain Institute Michael Ibarra M.D., and his mission to raise awareness for ALS.

It was an honor to stand with Dr. Ibarra and other patients affected by this neurodegenerative disease. Although our employees were soaked by the end, nothing could dampen their spirits!

Who will join the next?

The quality of your family relationships could play a role in how well you manage pain as you age. Family medicine expert Sarah Woods, Ph.D., finds that family support that includes warmth, reliability, and dependability decreases the chances of pain developing and persisting. Find out how:

Study links chronic pain to quality of family relationships – Strong family relationships have long been associated with a better sense of well-being and connection. Now a research team led by UT Southwestern Medical Center has linked the quality of those relationships with how successfully people – particularly...

The number of Americans with multiple chronic health conditions is rising. Despite existing clinical guidelines, barriers prevent some patients from receiving necessary care. Find out how a recent study from researchers at UT Southwestern has developed a model to help test strategies that could help patients. https://bit.ly/4ehAvVh

Team tests strategies to care for patients with multiple diseases In a large clinical trial, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers developed a robust model for testing strategies to prevent health problems in patients with multiple chronic conditions.

Improved care for service members and civilians who suffer trauma injuries is the goal of a new initiative funded by The University of Texas System and the state. Researchers at UT Southwestern and nine other UT institutions will receive over $18 million from the Trauma Research and Combat Casualty Care Collaborative (TRC4) to fund research, preventive measures, product development, and training. Learn more:

UT System initiative funds trauma research to improve care A new initiative funded by The University of Texas System and the state of Texas seeks to improve care for trauma patients.

"Exercise needs to be part of your personal hygiene ... like brushing your teeth," says Benjamin Levine, M.D., who holds the Distinguished Professorship in Exercise Sciences at UT Southwestern. Join Dr. Levine for an in-depth conversation about the importance of exercise and its ability to prevent and reverse heart aging with Rhonda Patrick, Ph.D., host of the FoundMyFitness science podcast.

Dr. Benjamin Levine: How Exercise Prevents & Reverses Heart Aging Everyone has to get old sometime, but what if, at least for some aspects of aging, we didn't have to? Imagine if the loss of heart size and the stiffness tha...

Orthopaedic surgeon Ksh*tij "KJ" Manchanda at UT Southwestern explains the rare leg injury that benched Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis in game 3 of the NBA finals against the Dallas Mavericks and the treatment for this type of injury.

The ‘rare’ Porzingis ankle injury: What is it and how is it treated? | Orthopaedics and Rehab | UT Southwestern Medical Center Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis has suffered a medial retinacular tear. Orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon Ksh*tij “KJ” Manchanda, M.D., discusses why this rare ankle injury can be a game-stopper and how to properly heal it.

Even after four decades at UTSW, Pattina Traylor is just as enthusiastic about her job as ever. Known for her big smile, Pattina says she’s still following the example set by her mother, Minnie, who worked at UTSW for 45 years! Read more about Pattina: https://bit.ly/3Xh2yy1

Join us as we celebrate more of our UTSW family during Employee Recognition Week and beyond.

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Research led by Ping Mu, Ph.D., at UT Southwestern identifies two genes that play a key role in helping prostate cancer cells evade treatment. Learn how research like this will open the door for new ideas to treat a disease that will affect nearly 1 out of every 8 men during their lifetime. Learn more:

Molecular switch linked to lineage plasticity, therapy resistance Two genes working in tandem play a critical role in shaping the identity and behavior of prostate cancer cells and their response to treatment, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers report.

After serving in the Navy, Ulysses worked as a firefighter for five years in Columbia, South Carolina. He and his fiancée came to Dallas because the city’s fire department had a dozen openings.

“In all, more than 300 applied for those jobs, and I wasn’t selected,” Ulysses recalls. “But I heard that UT Southwestern was growing and I thought there might be another opportunity. That was 35 years ago, and I’m still here.”

Read more about Ulysses’ story: https://bit.ly/3Xh2yy1

Join us as we celebrate more of our UTSW family during Employee Recognition Week and beyond.

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A third-generation nurse, Kelli Hulsman is adored by patients and staff, alike, and even lets her colleagues with children at home have the first pick of shifts.

Outside of work, Kelli is a mother of four sons and grandmother of three grandsons. Every Sunday, she hosts a family dinner for them to gather and catch up. Read more about Kelli: https://bit.ly/3Xh2yy1

Join us as we celebrate more of our UTSW family during Employee Recognition Week and beyond.

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Exercise is a necessary part of personal hygiene for optimal health over a lifetime. Research led by cardiology expert Benjamin Levine, M.D., offers new insights into the relationship between exercise and heart disease. Learn more about what this means for you:

UTSW studies clarify link between exercise, risk of heart disease Exercising at a high level doesn't affect the progression of calcium buildup in the arteries, even among older athletes such as marathoners who tend to have higher coronary artery calcium (CAC) scores, according to new research from UT Southwestern Medi...

Everyone experiences pain differently. While acute pain is common and usually temporary, chronic pain is complex to diagnose and treat. Discover how UT Southwestern's Multidisciplinary Pain Clinic uses a personalized approach to understand and manage pain effectively. https://bit.ly/4aMAqGd

Everyone experiences pain differently. While acute pain is common and usually temporary, chronic pain is complex to diagnose and treat. Discover how UT Southwestern's Multidisciplinary Pain Clinic uses a personalized approach to understand and manage pain effectively.

Chronic pain solutions require a ‘biopsychosocial’ approach | Orthopaedics and Rehab | UT Southwestern Medical Center Pain is different for everyone. Learn how we bring a team of specialists from UT Southwestern to the challenge of helping our patients overcome chronic pain at our Multidisciplinary Pain Clinic.

Bernadine Wafford has been a beloved figure at UT Southwestern for half a century.

“She always has a warm smile. She learns all the family members’ names and welcomes them as if they are old friends,” says Oralenda Smith, Nurse Manager of the NICU. “I get so many compliments from our mothers who appreciate Bernadine’s calm and warm demeanor.”

Honored with the Diana and Richard C. Strauss Service Excellence Award, which recognizes exceptional employees, Bernadine is an irreplaceable part of the team. You can read more about her by visiting https://bit.ly/3Xh2yy1

Join us as we celebrate more of our UTSW family during and beyond.

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The NICU Reunion, formerly known as the "Preemie Party," was held this past Saturday. It's heartwarming to see our former NICU patients and their families return to reconnect and celebrate these little miracles. A huge thank you to our dedicated staff and the Kirby family for making this event unforgettable. Here's to many more years of joy and cherished memories! 💖

If you've driven by the new UT Southwestern Frisco & Texas Health Medical Center, you're bound to notice the large wooden beams out front. Read more about the glulams. https://bit.ly/2lCoUdq

Adult scoliosis can cause low-back pain, but it’s often leg pain or sciatica that drives people to see a doctor. Carlos Bagley, M.D., a spine expert who will be taking patients at UT Southwestern Frisco, explains why. https://bit.ly/2YAI4hG

One of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. is also one of the most active. Understand why MONEY crowned Frisco the “Best Place to Live in America” in 2018. https://bit.ly/2TQJkwv

How do you protect your voice? Get four science-based vocal care tips from Lesley Childs, M.D., a laryngologist who specializes in voice care, voice disorders, and vocal cord surgery at UT Southwestern Frisco. https://bit.ly/2Zi6ZqA

Frisco native Maelyn Jarmon attributes her success on The Voice to her "superpower," which is that she's deaf in one ear. Her story has been an inspiration to many parents whose children struggle with hearing loss. https://bit.ly/30jzZQ1

We're putting down roots alongside a piece of Frisco's rich history of agriculture. Read more about it: https://bit.ly/2NjUmJf

It's a match made in Frisco. We've joined forces with Texas Health to bring innovative, compassionate medicine to Frisco, Texas this winter. Learn more. https://bit.ly/2P4grhG

Come see us at the Healthy Living Fair at FFM in Frisco tomorrow, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Frisco Fresh Market!

Frozen shoulder can cause up to 2 years of shooting pain and sleepless nights. When frozen shoulder began to affect D Magazine editor Tim Rogers, both professionally and personally, he sought care from Michael Khazzam, M.D. – and potentially reduced his recovery time by 75 percent, without surgery. Learn more. https://bit.ly/2N1vnKQ