MedBlog

First-time stroke prevention: What women should know

Women face unique stroke risks: Pregnancy, endometriosis, menopause. See the first guidelines for primary stroke preventing in women.

Parth Upadhyaya, D.O.

December 11, 2024

Inpatient rehabilitation builds a foundation for lifelong healing

For patients recovering from strokes, injuries, limb loss, and more, Zale Lipshy Pavilion offers inpatient rehabilitation programs from a team of experts.

Shelby Halsey, M.D.

November 6, 2024

Geriatrics COVE team makes house calls for older people – and reduces hospital readmissions

Seniors need better primary care access and fewer hospital readmissions. We target both concerns with COVE – our house call program that delivers precision medicine at home. Learn more.

Namirah Jamshed, M.D.

June 21, 2024

Countering aphasia with targeted speech-language rehab

Wendy Williams and Bruce Willis have both been diagnosed with aphasia, a brain condition that robs patients of speech and communication skills. UT Southwestern discusses treatment options to slow the progression of aphasia.

February 26, 2024

Dehydration and stroke risk: Tips to protect your brain in the Texas heat

Stroke risk increases during Texas-sized heatwaves. Learn how dehydration impedes brain function and how to BE FAST in spotting stroke symptoms.

Rachel Aubert, D.O.

August 29, 2023

Aerospace neurology care can help pilots get back in the cockpit

When pilots need a neurological evaluation following an injury or illness, UT Southwestern is one of the nation's foremost experts in aerospace neurology. Its expertise and knowledge of FAA requirements can help pilots get back flying again.

Alison Leston, M.D., Ph.D.

June 5, 2023

Saved by the video call: When an aneurysm struck during a Teams meeting, co-workers rallied to rescue one of their own

When an aneurysm struck the marketing director for UT Southwestern's O'Donnell Brain Institute during a video call, the entire team rallied to rescue one of its own.

Jon White, M.D.

March 31, 2022

Newborn care tips for parents with disabilities

Check out UT Southwestern's list of newborn care tips, resources, and products designed for disabled parents.

Jamie Morgan, M.D.

November 30, 2021

Are stroke sufferers silent victims of COVID-19?

COVID-19 fear and isolation is keeping patients with stroke symptoms from coming to the ER until it’s too late. UT Southwestern discusses the crisis in this MedBlog.

Babu Welch, M.D.

April 22, 2020

Stroke rehab should begin in the ICU

UT Southwestern is using a grant through the Texas Health Resources Clinical Scholars Program to analyze existing acute stroke and rehabilitation data sets to create “optimal rehabilitation” prediction models.

January 19, 2020

The bitter truth: 25 cups of coffee a day might not be healthy

Is it safe to drink 25 cups of coffee a day like a 2019 study suggests? UT Southwestern says probably not. Find out where the confusion comes from and what the experts say in this week’s MedBlog. Learn more.

Wanpen Vongpatanasin, M.D.

July 24, 2019

Deaths of John Singleton, Luke Perry show that stroke can strike early. Know the signs.

At age 52 in 2019, actor Luke Perry died after having a stroke. His death highlights a need for people of all ages to know the risk factors and signs of stroke, says UT Southwestern. Learn more.

May 1, 2019

How the eyes and pupils provide clues to brain health after stroke – and maybe after concussion

After a stroke, concussion, or brain injury, the eyes provide clues about a patient’s brain health. In this week’s blog, UT Southwestern discusses how new technology helps doctors detect changes in brain functioning – and how coaches might soon be able to use pupillometry to detect concussion. Learn more.

April 25, 2019

Spotlight specialist: Paging Dr. Juan Cabrera

Spotlight on the medical director of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at UT Southwestern Frisco, who is a traumatic brain injury expert and regularly works with patients to recover from stroke and concussion.

March 9, 2019

2018 cholesterol guidelines: 4 updates patients need to know

In November 2018, the national cholesterol treatment guidelines were updated for the first time in five years. Two esteemed physicians from UT Southwestern coauthored the guidelines, and this week’s blog discusses what the updates mean for patients.

Amit Khera, M.D.

December 14, 2018