@UTSWMedCenter

The official UT Southwestern Medical Center X (Twitter) account.

 Dallas, Texas
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Joined March 2009
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When do we first develop the ability to sense touch, temperature, itch, and pain? #UTSW researcher Seungwon “Sebastian” Choi, Ph.D., is exploring this question, earning him the 2026 Suh Kyungbae Foundation Young Investigator Award. Read more: bit.ly/4z0nMQP #Neuroscience
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A #UTSW Phase 2 trial found that targeted radiation followed by surgery may improve outcomes for patients facing kidney cancer and inferior vena cava tumor thrombus. Results: 71.4% of patients remained recurrence-free one year after treatment. bit.ly/4hZr4wb

Targeted radiation shows promise for life-threatening kidney cancer complication

When Diane Gentry, a 71-year-old retiree from Watauga, Texas, was diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer in 2015, she learned the tumor had grown into her inferior vena cava, the body’s largest vein....

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Knee injuries, such as ACL and meniscus tears, can increase the risk of arthritis later in life. Watch #UTSW sports medicine expert Kelechi Okoroha, M.D., explain how strength training and proper movement mechanics can help protect long-term knee health. bit.ly/4jJViWD
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"What is the best that can happen?" That question helped guide Lindsey Johnson through treatment after being diagnosed with breast cancer at age 39. Read how an innovative robotic surgical approach at UT Southwestern changed her outlook. bit.ly/4scDRQY
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The next generation of scientists is gaining lab experience. Meet two undergraduate researchers who explored potential treatments, strengthened their research skills, and gained valuable mentorship through #UTSW’s Amgen Scholars Program. bit.ly/3TH5IMd #BioMedResearch
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A lasting legacy of philanthropy. The O'Donnell Foundation's final gift will bring its total support of UT Southwestern to nearly $400 million while honoring decades of investment in science, medicine, and innovation. Learn more: bit.ly/4yn648Q
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Hope for more targeted inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) treatments: Researchers at #UTSW discovered that a protein called ZBTB44 helps prevent harmful inflammation in the colon, revealing a promising new therapeutic pathway. bit.ly/4s2ZvXx

Protein puts brakes on intestinal inflammation, UTSW study finds

A preclinical study by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center has discovered how a protein called ZBTB44 helps prevent excessive immune activity that can cause inflammation in the colon, the...

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GLP-1 medications can do more than lower appetite. They may also affect insulin, birth control, thyroid medications, and more. Learn what to discuss with your doctor: bit.ly/4j6oVBf #GLP1 #WeightManagement

Taking a GLP-1? Learn how it may affect your other medications | Diet and Nutrition | Men's Health...

Taking a GLP-1 medication can change how well some of your other prescription medications work. See how team-based care can help you achieve lasting, healthy weight wellness.

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Concerned that a past knee injury will lead to arthritis? Sports medicine expert Kelechi Okoroha, M.D., explains the connection between injury and osteoarthritis, plus ways to help protect your joints. Learn more: bit.ly/4jJViWD #JointHealth #Arthritis

Are you ruining your knees? The truth about sports injuries and arthritis | Orthopaedics | Preven...

Certain sports-related knee injuries can increase your risk of developing knee osteoarthritis. Explore treatment options and prevention strategies.

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Congratulations to Keith Argenbright, M.D., Director of @MoncriefCancer, on receiving CPRIT's 2026 Texans Conquer Cancer Award. His work has helped expand access to lifesaving cancer screening for thousands of underserved Texans. bit.ly/3VwWhzD

CPRIT honors UTSW’s Argenbright with Texans Conquer Cancer Award

Keith Argenbright, M.D., Director of the Moncrief Cancer Institute at UT Southwestern Medical Center, received the 2026 Texans Conquer Cancer Award.

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This fall, adults 50 and older have a new flu vaccine option. In our latest Doctor’s Note, Jeffrey Kahn, M.D., Ph.D., explains flu vaccine effectiveness and what to know about mFLUSIVA, the first FDA-approved flu vaccine in the U.S. to use mRNA technology. bit.ly/4h1tPhq
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What happens when a key defense against cancer stops working? #UTSW scientists reveal the chain reaction that begins when the p53 gene, mutated in over half of cancers, is switched off. Learn how these findings could help prevent and treat cancer. bit.ly/4j5ajCb

What happens when a key cancer defense fails?

A tumor suppressor gene known as p53 is mutated in more than half of all cancers, but how it acts to prevent cancer formation is largely unknown.

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#UTSW study tested whether culinary medicine can help adults with uncontrolled Type 2 diabetes turn nutrition advice into practical cooking skills. Early findings were encouraging, but more research is needed. Learn what researchers hope to study next: bit.ly/4j7pMl0
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UT Southwestern researchers helped contribute to Enlicitide, the first PCSK9 inhibitor available in pill form, offering a new option to lower LDL cholesterol. See what patients should know about this FDA-approved treatment: bit.ly/4hk8Vdx #Cholesterol #HeartHealth

Enlicitide: What to know about the new cholesterol-lowering pill | Heart | Prevention | UT Southw...

Could enlicitide help lower your LDL cholesterol? Learn who may benefit from the first oral PCSK9 inhibitor and why statins remain the first-line treatment.

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Autoimmune conditions such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriasis may increase cardiovascular risk. Learn from #UTSW why inflammation matters and how early screening can help. bit.ly/3TvzO5i

Inflammation and the heart: A new approach to cardiovascular disease prevention | Dermatology |...

Brittany Weber, M.D., discusses the link between inflammation and heart disease and how UT Southwestern Medical Center’s new program helps identify cardiovascular risks sooner.

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Research involving #UTSW scientists sheds light on how social stressors may affect heart failure risk, how calorie restriction could influence aging-related DNA damage, and why generic and brand-name MS drugs may produce different biological effects. bit.ly/4rS73MU

UTSW Research: Heart failure, diet’s impact on aging, and MS drugs

Research published in Science Advances found that specific blood proteins may help explain how social and economic disadvantages increase the risk of heart failure.

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UTSW Special Collections Library & Archives@UTSWArchivesOct 4
We are throwing it back today to the introduction we did for American Archives Month last year. We will be revamping these videos for this year and we hope you tune in. #FromTheArchives #UniversityArchives #medicalarchives #AmericanArchivesMonth
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For 35 years, UTSW’s STARS Summer Research Program has given high school students hands-on biomedical research experience. Learn how 48 seniors worked alongside UTSW scientists this summer, exploring everything from heart stem cells to biomedical imaging. bit.ly/4dggxvl
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The people behind great care deserve recognition. Six #UTSW employees received the Strauss Service Excellence Award for their work supporting patients, colleagues, and our community. Learn about our latest honorees. bit.ly/4rCkzDZ
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A decades-old enzyme mystery, solved: #UTSW postdoc Victor López, Ph.D., and colleagues identified DOLK and TMEM19 as missing kinases in the polyisoprenyl salvage pathway. The discovery earned him the Brown-Goldstein Award and opens new research questions. bit.ly/3T6OuHT
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