Discovery

Cancer; Discovery; Plastic Surgery

New approach to robotic mastectomy can preserve full breast and nipple sensation

Deborah Farr, M.D.

January 19, 2024

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Markerless radiation erases a reminder and improves breast cancer therapy

October 30, 2023

UT Southwestern named No. 1 hospital in Texas* and top 20 in the nation

August 1, 2023

What genetic testing can reveal about your Alzheimer's disease risk

July 27, 2023

Fluorescent nanoprobe lights the way to reducing spread of cancer cells

July 13, 2023

Outsmarting breast cancer with novel pre-operative therapy and personalized radiation

May 5, 2023

Advanced sinus surgery relieves nasal polyp symptoms – without a long recovery

Nasal polyps can make it difficult to breathe, sleep, or enjoy your daily life. Learn how advanced sinus surgery can get patients back to breathing easier – with less pain and a shorter recovery than traditional sinus procedures.

Matthew W. Ryan, M.D.

October 18, 2021

Cancer; Discovery

What does the rectal cancer trial's 100% remission rate mean for young patients?

A groundbreaking study showed a 100% response to immunotherapy for a type of rectal cancer. See what the findings mean, who might benefit, and what’s next.

July 7, 2022

Discovery; Heart

Helping the heart heal itself: The science of regeneration

The concept of regenerating or growing heart tissue is not far-fetched. Ongoing research by UT Southwestern's Hesham Sadek, M.D., Ph.D., may potentially change the future of care for patients with mild to moderate heart disease.

Hesham Sadek, M.D.

February 16, 2022

Brain; Discovery

Unlocking the causes of Gulf War Illness

After 30 years of Gulf War Illness research, UTSW has identified the chemical – and a genetic variant – that made some servicemembers chronically ill while some had no symptoms.

Bob Haley, M.D.

January 12, 2023

"Make no mistake, COVID-19 is not just 'a bad case of flu.' It's much worse. Even if you get a mild case, people you infect might not. We can't afford to trivialize COVID-19."

Claire Aldridge quoted from: COVID-19 and me: A global pandemic gets personal

Brain; Discovery

Taking aim at tau to develop Alzheimer's breakthroughs

At UT Southwestern, physician-scientists at the Peter O’Donnell Jr. Brain Institute have been hard at work trying to unravel the brain’s biggest mysteries. Dr. Marc Diamond and his lab are making significant progress studying the tau protein and uncovering the fundamental roots of Alzheimer’s in hopes of developing an effective treatment for the disease.