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Science in 60+: Life in the Fast Lane

Age is the single greatest risk factor for human disease – but fasting or restricting calories may help extend the lifespan.

Science in 60+: Stimulating Change

For many people living with depression, medication and therapy can be life-changing – but more than 30% of patients experience treatment-resistant depression, where symptoms persist despite multiple approaches.

Science in 60+: Strong Beginnings

A new study from UT Southwestern shows a targeted cognitive behavioral therapy can help parents whose babies spent time in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) overcome persistent fears about their child’s health.

Science in 60+: Back on Track

Back pain can be debilitating, particularly for those suffering from scoliosis or degenerative disc issues. Learn how UT Southwestern spine surgeons are utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) and 3D printing to design patient-specific titanium implants.

Science in 60+: Cancer’s Last Stand

What causes patients with cancer to die? Learn what research reveals about the vascular system’s role in the final stage of life.

Science in 60+: Goodbye UTI

Recurrent urinary tract infections affect millions, especially women, and are notoriously difficult to treat when caused by bacteria that burrow into the bladder wall.

Science in 60+: Glow Getters

They may look like something out of a video game, but the Medical Vision Goggles are changing the game in cancer surgery.

Science in 60+: Anchored in Hope

Amputee patients unable to use traditional prosthetics can achieve mobility with a procedure called osseointegration.

Science in 60+: Renal Revelations

UT Southwestern research reveals new information about how metastatic kidney cancers get their fuel that could help in development of future therapies.

Science in 60+: Gene-ius Insights

Genetic counselors play a vital role in supporting individuals and couples planning for or currently experiencing pregnancy. At UT Southwestern, we recognize that every pregnancy and family is unique. That’s why we offer personalized genetic counseling to help patients navigate any concerns or questions they may have before or during pregnancy.

Science in 60+: Sensational Success

This new robot-assisted breast cancer surgery can preserve a woman’s breast and nipple sensation – something unimaginable just five years ago. The single-port robot makes it possible to maneuver the camera like a cobra, snaking and swiveling for a more encompassing view in a smaller space, which was ideal for the robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy procedure.

Science in 60+: Mag-neato!

Research led by David Greenberg, M.D., Professor of Internal Medicine and Microbiology, reveals that the same technology used in induction cooktops can significantly reduce bacteria in prosthetic joint infections, when paired with antibiotics. These infections, which affect 1%-3% of the millions of metallic prosthetic joints implanted annually, present a major challenge in medical treatment.

Science in 60+: Food is Medicine

Health care providers have the chance to fight food insecurity at the point of care. The primary care and Culinary Medicine teams at UT Southwestern at RedBird are launching two Food Is Medicine initiatives to improve access to nutritious food and health care in our community.

Science in 60+: Unbreak My Heart

Cardiologist Hesham Sadek, M.D., Ph.D., talks about his studies involving heart tissue regeneration, current breakthroughs, and future prospects for this line of research. Dr. Sadek, a Professor of Internal Medicine, Biophysics, and Molecular Biology, also serves as Associate Director in the Center for Regenerative Science and Medicine and holds the J. Fred Schoellkopf, Jr. Chair in Cardiology.