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An ATV crash left Kevin's right arm completely paralyzed at age 16.

What happened next changed the course of his life.

Learn how #UTSW specialists and advanced nerve surgery helped him regain movement and independence: https://t.co/mBxNOoMzdx

#PatientStory #RecoveryJourney

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Ever seen a dramatic ER scene on TV where surgeons rush to relieve pressure in a swollen limb? That’s often compartment syndrome, a rare emergency where minutes matter to save muscle and prevent limb loss. Learn the signs from our MedBlog. https://t.co/ypUEpusqqi #KnowTheSigns

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Most brain aneurysms aren’t “ticking time bombs.” Fewer than 1% rupture. #UTSouthwestern experts explain why monitoring is often the safest approach. https://t.co/MYipQlqbWk #PatientCare

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Staying active as you age could help reduce your risk of #dementia, according to recent research. @ParadeMagazine spoke to UTSW's Dr. Rong Zhang about how staying active can benefit your mind and body. Read more here:
https://t.co/wjaBEDwN4n

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World Cup matches are underway, and that means fans and players from around the world will get to experience the Texas heat. @ABC spoke to UTSW's Dr. Craig Crandall, who explores what could put them at risk for a heat-related injury. Read more here:
https://t.co/cdfdvUYsBU

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Did you know your gut has its own clocks? # UTSW scientists discovered that eating when your body expects sleep can disrupt your internal clocks, which helps explain why late meals, jet lag, and shift work can cause constipation, IBS, and other issues. https://t.co/0dWTRJZIj7

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Dr. Philip Huang, Director of @DCHHS, recently discussed the impact and future growth of public health here in TX with @UTSWopsh Dean Dr. Saad Omer. Check out the full conversation here: https://t.co/ADCVaItc0g

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Human interaction is a biological need that does not diminish with age. UTSW researcher Dr. Kexin Yu shares insight on the connection between loneliness and risk of developing #dementia. Learn more:
https://t.co/twWhse12Kt

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More than half of #cancer patients experience a distressing mix of emotions called "scanxiety." Dr. Laura Howe-Martin, the medical director of psycho-oncology at UTSW, spoke with @dallasnews about the phenomenon. Read more here:
https://t.co/SZqF8FYGe9

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Summer reminder: sunscreen isn’t the only protection you need ☀️Your eyes are also exposed to UV rays, especially when sunlight reflects off water, sand, or pavement. Check out these tips to keep your eyes healthy this season. https://t.co/jQimsZ8N8m #UVProtection #PatientCare

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New research from UTSW's Dr. Peter Ly shows that damaged DNA from one cell can transfer to another and change how it behaves. @ScienceNews spoke to Dr. Ly about the discovery here: https://t.co/dmutuU7NZt

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UTSW is providing cutting-edge cancer treatments for dogs and cats with the hope that those same breakthroughs could improve #cancer treatments for humans. You can check out the latest success story of the shih tzu-poodle, Bailey May, here:
https://t.co/CkHBQwCpWI

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Kids need sleep to maintain their physical and mental health. So, if your child is struggling to sleep, is melatonin an option? @USNewsHealth spoke with UTSW's Dr. Michelle Caraballo about the possible risks kids face if they take #melatonin.
https://t.co/EzDyxxTi8k

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Have you ever experienced "scanxiety?" Scanxiety is a set of physical and emotional symptoms many people feel before, during, and after cancer-related imaging exams. Learn more about how UTSW's psycho-oncology team helps people deal with #scanxiety here:
https://t.co/hpIc2KcnOb

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You're getting serious about improving your mental health. What's the next step on your #mentalhealth journey? @TIME spoke to Dr. Manish Jha, with UTSW’s O’Donnell Brain Institute, about the questions you should ask before beginning medication.
https://t.co/4C4a5fVSpM

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“It’s probably the perfect storm of a contagion coming into the right contact for a confined group,” says UTSW pathologist Jeffrey SoRelle. @WSJ spoke with Dr. SoRelle about the global effort to contain the #Hantavirus. Get the full story here:
https://t.co/MmEYUQPInm

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Faster weight gain, muscle loss, and more. UTSW's Dr. Jamie Almandoz, an obesity medicine specialist, spoke with @NPR about how starting and stopping #GLP1s can affect your health. Get the full story here:
https://t.co/2bQYBCCX0H

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When knee damage is severe, fusion surgery may restore stability. Learn how UT Southwestern experts manage complex knee fusion cases, including for patients with obesity. https://t.co/YWO7UNTyrb #KneeFusion #Orthopedics #PatientCare

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There are more products than ever being advertised to women going through #menopause. But do they actually work? @AP spoke with UTSW dermatologist Dr. Melissa Mauskar specifically about skincare products.
https://t.co/972NRgQgSj

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#UTSW has launched an Innovation Hub to help turn discoveries and inventions into real-world medical solutions. See how the Hub's sophisticated online portal provides a window into investment opportunities for VC firms and other financiers. https://t.co/SdZBDQ36cr #MedTech