UT Southwestern Medical Center

10/29/2026

A promising advancement in depression treatment may help patients spend less time in the clinic and more time focusing on daily life. UT Southwestern helped develop an accelerated brain stimulation protocol that cuts the typical treatment timeline in half. Read more about the therapy and what patients can expect:

Learn how the accelerated transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) protocol can treat depression in just three weeks, with shorter sessions and less disruption to your life.

10/29/2026

Ready to “fall back” this weekend? ⏰The extra hour may sound welcome, but a time change can disrupt your body’s internal clock and affect sleep, mood, and health. Before daylight saving time ends Nov. 1, UT Southwestern’s Joseph Takahashi, Ph.D., shares five ways to help your body adjust, including maintaining your sleep schedule, getting outside during daylight hours and limiting caffeine. Learn more:

Daylight saving time can interfere with a person’s sleep schedule, but it also has been linked to increased rates of depression, heart attack, stroke, cancer, and car accidents. UT Southwestern explains why the time change is bad for your brain and health.

10/28/2026

What if a new liver could be built from your own skin cells? Step inside the lab of the future, where Muhammad Rizwan, Ph.D., Assistant Professor in the UT Southwestern Department of Biomedical Engineering and UT Southwestern Ophthalmology, and his team are using cell manufacturing and 3D printing, aiming to create personalized livers. Dive deeper: https://bit.ly/3Lw1gvu

10/27/2026

For years, many people with cystic fibrosis thought having biological children wasn't possible. Thanks to advances in treatment, that conversation is changing. UT Southwestern's Raksha Jain, M.D., explains how new reproductive health guidance can help patients better understand fertility, pregnancy planning, contraception, genetic testing, and parenting with cystic fibrosis.

Real hope for pregnancy exists among patients with cystic fibrosis. Explore the first guidance for reproductive health and family planning.

10/27/2026

After a miscarriage, it’s natural to wonder why it happened. While genetic testing cannot always provide answers, it can sometimes identify chromosome differences that may have contributed to pregnancy loss. UT Southwestern genetic counselors explain what testing can reveal, what it can’t, and how to decide whether it’s right for you. Read more:

Genetic testing after a miscarriage may help provide answers. Learn what testing can reveal, its limitations, and what options may come next.

10/26/2026

UT Southwestern Medical Center is proud to announce the opening of our new Prostate Care Clinic, providing patients with timely access to expert, coordinated care from diagnosis through treatment, survivorship, and rehabilitation.

Built around a multispecialty approach, the Prostate Care Clinic brings together consistent diagnostic practices, leading-edge treatments, coordinated and prompt appointments, and comprehensive support — all with a focus on delivering the right care as quickly as possible.

We’re excited to introduce this new resource for patients and families across North Texas.

Learn more : https://bit.ly/4zN4XAB.

10/26/2026

Making a meaningful difference often starts with the courage to take action when opportunities arise. That was the theme of UTSW's recent Hispanic Heritage Month panel, "Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together." Carlos Girod, M.D., Antonio Carrillo, and Miguel Solis shared insights on leadership and resilience, emphasizing that progress is a collective effort.

As we reflect on this past Hispanic Heritage Month, let's reflect on those who have paved the way and ask ourselves: What are we doing today to shape a better tomorrow?

10/26/2026

From the warmth of a hug to the sting of a mosquito bite, our sense of touch helps us experience the world around us. But when does our ability to feel these sensations first develop?

UT Southwestern researcher Seungwon “Sebastian” Choi, Ph.D., is exploring how the nervous system develops the ability to sense touch, temperature, itch, and pain, and how early sensory experiences shape these functions.

His innovative research has earned him the 2026 Suh Kyungbae Foundation (SUHF) Young Investigator Award, recognizing his efforts to advance our understanding of sensory development.

Learn more about his research and this prestigious honor: https://bit.ly/4z0nMQP

Choi receives SUHF Young Investigator Award

10/23/2026

A swollen leg. Unexplained pain. Shortness of breath. These can be warning signs of a dangerous blood clot. While regular exercise helps reduce risk, sports injuries, long travel days, and prolonged inactivity can increase the chances of developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a condition that professional athletes, such as Jalen Hurts, Victor Wembanyama, and Serena Williams, are all too familiar with.

UT Southwestern vascular medicine specialist Rafael Cires-Drouet, M.D., explains DVT risk factors, symptoms to watch for, and when to seek urgent care.

Blood clots can happen to anyone. The blood clot diagnosis for Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts proves it. Learn the warning signs and treatment options.

10/23/2026

We're thinking pink for a purpose! 💗 In recognition of and Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we are showing our support for those affected by breast cancer.

Whether it's honoring survivors, remembering loved ones, or encouraging conversations about breast health, wearing pink is a simple but meaningful way to raise awareness and show solidarity.

Together, we can help keep the conversation going beyond October. 🎀