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Newswise: Simmons Cancer Center awarded nearly $19 million in CPRIT funding
Release date: 4-Mar-2024 11:05 AM EST
Simmons Cancer Center awarded nearly $19 million in CPRIT funding
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Nine scientists and physicians in the Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center at UT Southwestern Medical Center have been awarded nearly $13 million in grants from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) to support research and prevention efforts on a wide range of cancer issues. UTSW received another $6 million for recruitment efforts.

Newswise: UTSW team’s new AI method may lead to ‘automated scientists’
Released: 29-Feb-2024 10:05 AM EST
UTSW team’s new AI method may lead to ‘automated scientists’
UT Southwestern Medical Center

UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) method that writes its own algorithms and may one day operate as an "automated scientis" to extract the meaning behind complex datasets.

Newswise: How an experimental drug reverses fatty liver disease
Released: 28-Feb-2024 1:05 PM EST
How an experimental drug reverses fatty liver disease
UT Southwestern Medical Center

A drug in clinical trials as a treatment for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) works with a one-two punch that shuts down triglyceride production and fatty acid synthesis in liver cells, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers show in a new study.

Newswise: How gut bacteria become ‘persisters’ to avoid antibiotics
Released: 27-Feb-2024 1:05 PM EST
How gut bacteria become ‘persisters’ to avoid antibiotics
UT Southwestern Medical Center

A subpopulation of gut bacteria given a commonly used antibiotic became "persisters" that were able to survive without developing true resistance, UT Southwestern Medical Center scientists discovered. Their findings, published in Cell Host & Microbe, could lead to better ways to fight bacterial infections.

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Newswise: UT Southwestern finds genetic clues to complex infections
Released: 26-Feb-2024 10:05 AM EST
UT Southwestern finds genetic clues to complex infections
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Treating complex bacterial infections with customized therapies tailored to the infection and the patient is closer to reality, thanks to researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Newswise: UT Southwestern study shows glucagon is key for kidney health
Released: 23-Feb-2024 10:05 AM EST
UT Southwestern study shows glucagon is key for kidney health
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Glucagon, a hormone best known for promoting blood sugar production in the liver, also appears to play a key role in maintaining kidney health. When UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers removed receptors for this hormone from mouse kidneys, the animals developed symptoms akin to chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Newswise: From segregation to inspiration, James Griffin, M.D., is making history at Parkland and UT Southwestern
Released: 21-Feb-2024 10:05 AM EST
From segregation to inspiration, James Griffin, M.D., is making history at Parkland and UT Southwestern
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To call the connection James D. Griffin, M.D., has with UT Southwestern and Parkland Memorial Hospital lifelong is no exaggeration. Dr. Griffin was born at Parkland in 1958, when the labor and delivery ward was still segregated. More than six decades later, his colleagues at that hospital elected him President of the medical staff – the first Black physician to earn the honor.

Newswise: Age, sex, race among top risk factors for revision knee surgery
Released: 21-Feb-2024 10:05 AM EST
Age, sex, race among top risk factors for revision knee surgery
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Patients who are younger than about 40, male, or Black are among those most at risk for revision surgery after having had a total knee replacement, according to researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center. The study, published in the Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, was the first to explore relationships among risk factors for revision after total knee arthroplasty (TKA).

Newswise: Experimental compound kills cancer, spares immune cells
Released: 20-Feb-2024 10:05 AM EST
Experimental compound kills cancer, spares immune cells
UT Southwestern Medical Center

UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have identified a compound that selectively eliminates cancer cells while sparing immune cells in a form of cell death known as ferroptosis. The findings, published in Science Translational Medicine, could lead to new treatments for a wide variety of cancer types, the study authors say.

Newswise: In Memoriam: Jonathan W. Uhr, M.D., renowned immunologist and longtime Chair of Microbiology
Released: 17-Feb-2024 10:05 AM EST
In Memoriam: Jonathan W. Uhr, M.D., renowned immunologist and longtime Chair of Microbiology
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Jonathan W. Uhr, M.D., Professor Emeritus of Immunology at UT Southwestern Medical Center, who discovered how antibodies are made and developed a technique that led to the early detection of cancer cells, died Feb. 15. He was 96. Dr. Uhr was a member of the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Newswise:Video Embedded magnetic-fields-kill-bacteria-that-infect-medical-implants
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Released: 15-Feb-2024 10:05 AM EST
Magnetic fields kill bacteria that infect medical implants
UT Southwestern Medical Center

The same technology at work in induction cooktops cut the amount of bacteria present in a prosthetic joint infection when used in conjunction with antibiotics in a mouse model, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers report in a new study.

Newswise:Video Embedded two-texas-transplant-programs-team-up-to-save-lives
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Released: 14-Feb-2024 12:05 PM EST
Two Texas transplant programs team up to save lives
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Two hard-to-match transplant patients 250 miles apart are starting 2024 on a new path to healthy lives.

Newswise: Gold nanoparticles reverse brain deficits in multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s
Released: 13-Feb-2024 10:05 AM EST
Gold nanoparticles reverse brain deficits in multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Results from phase two clinical trials at UT Southwestern Medical Center showed that a suspension of gold nanocrystals taken daily by patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) and Parkinson's disease (PD) significantly reversed deficits of metabolites linked to energy activity in the brain and resulted in functional improvements.

Newswise: UT Southwestern collaborates with Pfizer to develop improved RNA delivery technologies
Released: 12-Feb-2024 12:05 PM EST
UT Southwestern collaborates with Pfizer to develop improved RNA delivery technologies
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UT Southwestern Medical Center is partnering with Pfizer Inc. to develop RNA-enhanced delivery technologies for genetic medicine therapies through the Dallas-based medical center's Program in Genetic Drug Engineering.

   
Newswise: AEDs often not used in cardiac arrest, even where they’re mandated
Released: 8-Feb-2024 12:05 PM EST
AEDs often not used in cardiac arrest, even where they’re mandated
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are underutilized during cardiac arrest episodes despite laws in some states requiring their availability in high-risk areas such as athletic facilities, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center found.

Newswise: Experimental compound extends life in ALS mouse model
Released: 6-Feb-2024 10:05 AM EST
Experimental compound extends life in ALS mouse model
UT Southwestern Medical Center

UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have identified an experimental molecular compound that improved survival among cellular models and mouse models of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), the fatal neurodegenerative disease.

Newswise: UT Southwestern molecular geneticist wins Hill Prize from TAMEST
Released: 5-Feb-2024 9:30 AM EST
UT Southwestern molecular geneticist wins Hill Prize from TAMEST
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Russell DeBose-Boyd, Ph.D., Professor of Molecular Genetics at UT Southwestern Medical Center, has been awarded the Hill Prize in Biological Sciences from the Texas Academy of Medicine, Engineering, Science and Technology (TAMEST) in recognition of his long-standing research into a key mechanism necessary for cholesterol control.

Newswise: Devise a dietary game plan for Super Bowl parties
Released: 2-Feb-2024 10:05 AM EST
Devise a dietary game plan for Super Bowl parties
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Football fans who plan to attend food-and-beverage-packed Super Bowl parties should have a dietary game plan to ensure that watching the big game is a healthy affair, according to a lifestyle medicine expert at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Newswise: New options at Dallas food pantry boost food security
Released: 1-Feb-2024 12:05 PM EST
New options at Dallas food pantry boost food security
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Nutritious meal kits and no-prep meals improved food security and perceived dietary quality among clients of a Dallas food pantry, according to a pilot study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Newswise:Video Embedded new-approach-to-robotic-mastectomy-can-preserve-full-breast-and-nipple-sensation
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Released: 19-Jan-2024 4:05 PM EST
New approach to robotic mastectomy can preserve full breast and nipple sensation
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Researchers at UT Southwestern have developed a first-of-its-kind robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy (rNSM) and reconstruction procedure that provides remarkably natural-looking outcomes while preserving full breast sensation.

Newswise: E-scooter injuries can come at a cost to the public
Released: 17-Jan-2024 10:05 AM EST
E-scooter injuries can come at a cost to the public
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Electric scooters carry a significant risk of orthopedic injuries and associated costs for medical care, which can create a financial burden for the public, according to a study by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers. The findings, published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Business, could have policy implications for the vehicles, which are available through vehicle-sharing programs in many cities worldwide.

Newswise: Bioengineered approach shows promise in ulcerative colitis
Released: 16-Jan-2024 10:05 AM EST
Bioengineered approach shows promise in ulcerative colitis
UT Southwestern Medical Center

By taking advantage of mechanisms that allow cancer cells to evade immune attack, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have developed a new strategy in animal models that has potential for treating ulcerative colitis.

Newswise: Studies examine different responses to SARS-CoV-2 variants
Released: 12-Jan-2024 12:05 PM EST
Studies examine different responses to SARS-CoV-2 variants
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Two studies led by a researcher at UT Southwestern Medical Center show the effects of different SARS-CoV-2 variants on lung tissue, revealing what may cause some COVID-19 infections to be more severe than others.

Newswise: Activating cerebellum shows promise for neurocognitive therapy
Released: 11-Jan-2024 11:05 AM EST
Activating cerebellum shows promise for neurocognitive therapy
UT Southwestern Medical Center

A study of mutant models of fragile X syndrome (FXS), a genetic disorder related to autism and intellectual disability, shows that activation of the cerebellum mitigates aberrant responses in sensory processing areas of the brain and improves neurodevelopmental behaviors. The findings, published by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers in Cell Reports, could offer an opportunity for developing new therapies for neurocognitive disorders.

Newswise: UT Southwestern molecular biologist to receive O'Donnell Award from TAMEST
Released: 10-Jan-2024 8:05 AM EST
UT Southwestern molecular biologist to receive O'Donnell Award from TAMEST
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Vincent Tagliabracci, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Molecular Biology at UT Southwestern Medical Center, will receive the 2024 Edith and Peter O’Donnell Award in Biological Sciences from the Texas Academy of Medicine, Engineering, Science and Technology (TAMEST) for broadening the understanding of pseudokinases, a family of enzymes that play key roles in many physiological and pathological processes.

Newswise: UT Southwestern joins Dallas and nation in mourning the loss of U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, inspirational leader and supporter
Released: 8-Jan-2024 5:05 PM EST
UT Southwestern joins Dallas and nation in mourning the loss of U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, inspirational leader and supporter
UT Southwestern Medical Center

UT Southwestern Medical Center joined leaders in Dallas and across the nation in mourning the loss and honoring the legacy of U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, an inspirational leader who helped advance the Medical Center’s science, research, clinical care, and educational initiatives during her extraordinary career representing the area.

Newswise: Study suggests key to antipsychotic drug-induced obesity
Released: 8-Jan-2024 12:05 PM EST
Study suggests key to antipsychotic drug-induced obesity
UT Southwestern Medical Center

An increased concentration of the hormone leptin in fat cells is believed to be responsible for weight gain associated with antipsychotic drugs, according to research led by UT Southwestern Medical Center. The study, published in Science Translational Medicine, used a mouse model to uncover the underlying mechanisms of unwanted metabolic side effects and to test an antibody that might reduce them.

Newswise: Robotic surgery is associated with improved outcomes for most colon cancer patients
Released: 4-Jan-2024 11:05 AM EST
Robotic surgery is associated with improved outcomes for most colon cancer patients
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Robotic surgery offers significant benefits over laparoscopic procedures for many patients undergoing colectomies for colon cancer, according to a study by UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Newswise: Two-step screening strategy could reduce diabetic heart failure
Released: 2-Jan-2024 1:05 PM EST
Two-step screening strategy could reduce diabetic heart failure
UT Southwestern Medical Center

A two-step screening protocol that combines clinical risk assessment with biomarker testing can more effectively identify which patients with Type 2 diabetes need medication to prevent heart failure, according to a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers.

Newswise: Drinking in moderation can help avoid ‘holiday heart syndrome’
Released: 20-Dec-2023 10:05 AM EST
Drinking in moderation can help avoid ‘holiday heart syndrome’
UT Southwestern Medical Center

The holiday season is a time for celebration, but too much celebrating can be bad for your health.

Newswise: Treat yourself to healthy eating habits for the holidays
Released: 19-Dec-2023 10:05 AM EST
Treat yourself to healthy eating habits for the holidays
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Office parties and family dinners make eating healthy during the holiday season a challenge. But you can still enjoy your favorite treats while maintaining a balanced diet, according to nutrition experts at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Newswise: UTSW expert: Resilience strategies can help avert holiday blues
Released: 18-Dec-2023 10:05 AM EST
UTSW expert: Resilience strategies can help avert holiday blues
UT Southwestern Medical Center

While the holiday season can bring joy to people of all ages, it also leaves many feeling depressed and lonely.

Newswise: Drug developed by UTSW spinoff approved for metastatic kidney cancer
Released: 15-Dec-2023 12:05 PM EST
Drug developed by UTSW spinoff approved for metastatic kidney cancer
UT Southwestern Medical Center

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration has expanded the approved use of belzutifan for treatment of metastatic kidney cancer, another milestone for the novel, first-in-class kidney cancer drug arising from scientific discoveries at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Newswise: At-home colorectal cancer screenings pose challenges for some
Released: 14-Dec-2023 1:00 PM EST
At-home colorectal cancer screenings pose challenges for some
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Despite the convenience of at-home screening tests for early detection of colorectal cancer (CRC), a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers examining more than a decade of patient data found that about 10% of the tests could not be processed, mostly due to patient error.

Newswise: UT Southwestern's Jinming Gao named fellow of the National Academy of Inventors
Released: 13-Dec-2023 12:05 PM EST
UT Southwestern's Jinming Gao named fellow of the National Academy of Inventors
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Jinming Gao, Ph.D., Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Cell Biology, Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, and Pharmacology at UT Southwestern Medical Center, has been selected as a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) in recognition of his efforts to develop innovative nanotechnology platforms to improve cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Newswise: AI accurately predicts cancer outcomes from tissue samples
Released: 11-Dec-2023 10:05 AM EST
AI accurately predicts cancer outcomes from tissue samples
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have developed a novel artificial intelligence (AI) model that analyzes the spatial arrangement of cells in tissue samples. This innovative approach, detailed in Nature Communications, accurately predicted outcomes for cancer patients, marking a significant advancement in utilizing AI for cancer prognosis and personalized treatment strategies.

Newswise: UTSW-led studies are largest ever for stimulant use disorders
Released: 7-Dec-2023 3:05 PM EST
UTSW-led studies are largest ever for stimulant use disorders
UT Southwestern Medical Center

UT Southwestern Medical Center is leading three multicenter clinical trials funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) focused on potential treatments for methamphetamine or cocaine addiction.

Newswise: 8 tips for traveling over the holidays while pregnant
Released: 6-Dec-2023 1:05 PM EST
8 tips for traveling over the holidays while pregnant
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Being pregnant during the holidays brings its own set of challenges whether you’re traveling to visit family and friends or just looking to get away.

Newswise: Discovery fuels insights into early developmental disorders
Released: 5-Dec-2023 2:05 PM EST
Discovery fuels insights into early developmental disorders
UT Southwestern Medical Center

A new study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center molecular biologists presents a novel culture system to grow both embryonic and extraembryonic stem cells, potentially providing important insights into the genesis of congenital malformations and early developmental disorders.

Newswise: Personal approach reduces opioids after cesarean deliveries
Released: 5-Dec-2023 10:05 AM EST
Personal approach reduces opioids after cesarean deliveries
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Tailoring prescriptions individually to a patient’s needs after cesarean delivery can decrease opioid use while successfully managing post-surgical pain, according to a new study by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Newswise: UT Southwestern among first in nation to offer biology-guided radiotherapy
Released: 4-Dec-2023 12:05 PM EST
UT Southwestern among first in nation to offer biology-guided radiotherapy
UT Southwestern Medical Center

UT Southwestern Medical Center’s Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center is among the first in the nation and the first in Texas to offer radiation treatments using a new technology that combines positron emission tomography (PET) imaging with radiotherapy to precisely treat bone and lung cancers.

Newswise: Supplement lowers risk of higher glucose caused by blood-pressure drug
Released: 29-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
Supplement lowers risk of higher glucose caused by blood-pressure drug
UT Southwestern Medical Center

A dietary supplement developed by a UT Southwestern Medical Center researcher significantly reduced high blood sugar caused by a diuretic used to lower blood pressure while also correcting electrolyte imbalances, UTSW researchers report. The findings, published in Hypertension, could offer a solution for the serious side effects associated with this class of drugs.

Newswise: Personalized approach suggested on colorectal cancer screening
Released: 28-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
Personalized approach suggested on colorectal cancer screening
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening rates are similar among older adults despite varying 10-year mortality risks, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers report in a new study.



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