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Hantavirus is making headlines, but experts say the risk to the public is low. A #UTSW infectious disease specialist, John Beckham, M.D., explains what hantavirus is, how it spreads, and what to watch for. bit.ly/3RmoIOo #InfectiousDisease #Hantavirus

What if a simple test could help detect heart failure before symptoms begin? A study led by #UTSW researchers shows that an AI-powered electrocardiogram could potentially transform screening worldwide, especially in areas where resources are limited. bit.ly/42Y3etD

Experiencing hearing loss in one ear? It might not just be aging. #UTSW experts explain vestibular schwannomas – rare, noncancerous ear tumors that can affect hearing and balance, and how they’re treated. Learn more: bit.ly/4waAgUT #HearingLoss #PatientCare

Students across #UTSW were recognized for excellence in academics, research, service, and leadership. Learn how this year’s award recipients are helping shape the future of health care: bit.ly/3RzgJgX #UTSWGrads #FutureOfMedicine

Congratulations to #UTSW molecular biologist Benjamin Sabari, Ph.D., on receiving the prestigious Pershing Square Sohn Cancer Prize. The award will support innovative research aimed at targeting biomolecular condensates, opening new paths to treat cancer. bit.ly/4dr9tME

Cancer immunotherapy changed oncology. Now the next challenge is precision. #UTSW researchers are advancing biomarker-driven immunotherapy to better predict response, reduce toxicity, and personalize cancer treatment. See what this means for better care. bit.ly/48DQL1J

Nurses Week is in full swing 💙 Thirteen of our nurses were named to the DFW Great 100 Nurses list, recognizing excellence in care, leadership, and service across North Texas. See how the honorees are making an impact. bit.ly/4wgCGkN #UTSWNurses #NursesWeek

Cancer tested her twice. With expert care at UT Southwestern and unwavering resilience, Pam Minick faced both battles with strength and hope. Now, the longtime Texas voice is sharing her story of perseverance. Read more in @NBCDFW: bit.ly/48F1l8I #PatientCare

Many men have never heard of Peyronie’s disease, a condition caused by scar tissue that can lead to discomfort. It’s real. It’s common. And it’s treatable. Learn more from a UTSW urologist: bit.ly/429Bces #MensHealth #Urology

#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. bit.ly/4cJu5zF #MedTech

Compassion is at the heart of great care. #UTSW welcomed 42 new members into the Gold Humanism Honor Society, recognizing students, residents, and faculty who lead with empathy, integrity, and patient-centered care. Read more: bit.ly/4cYdRl5 #FutureOfMedicine

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. bit.ly/4sROuHy #KneeFusion #Orthopedics #PatientCare

Excellence in scholarship, leadership, professionalism, and service remains at the core of academic medicine. Congrats to the new 71 inductees of #UTSW’s Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, recognized for shaping the future of medicine. bit.ly/4dgnvAC #utswmed

#UTSW reaches milestones: 1,000 heart and 2,000 kidney transplants. One of 15 programs in the nation—and the only one in North Texas—to surpass 1,000 across four organs. For patients, organ donations mean a second chance at life. Learn more: bit.ly/4u7EN8M #utswmed

Excellence at #UTSW starts with people like Thuong “Trizzy” Bui. Her leadership and commitment to excellence earned her Employee of the Year honors from the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council for 500+ bed hospitals. #EmployeeExcellence #Leadership #HealthCareExcellence

Congrats to Kim Orth, Ph.D., @UTSWMolBiol expert, on her election to the @americanacad award. An @hhmi_science investigator and NAS member, she’s recognized for groundbreaking work on bacterial cell signaling – bringing UTSW’s total to 12 AAA&S members. #utswmed

It's #Parkinsons Awareness Month, and Mr. Bud Leavell has found instant relief for his resting tremor following a new, incision‑free treatment at UTSW. @CBS11 reporter @amugaverotv spoke with Dr. Bhavya Shah about the procedure that is changing lives. tinyurl.com/49t7e5bx

Dr. Ashley Zink, a maternal-fetal specialist at UTSW, spoke with @AP about ways to ensure a healthy journey for baby and mother during later-in-life #pregnancies. tinyurl.com/3zvha66a

A lifelong friendship. A shared faith. A lifesaving gift. When RayMond Hamilton needed a kidney, his steadfast friend Sheila Campbell didn’t hesitate. “My kidney was predestined to be his,” she said. Read their powerful story on the #UTSW MedBlog. bit.ly/4tAe70p #utswmed

Congratulations to Elizabeth Chen, Ph.D., Ralph DeBerardinis, M.D., Ph.D., and Joel Elmquist, D.V.M., Ph.D., on their election to @theNASciences. UTSW now has 27 NAS members, more than all other institutions in Texas and the most in UT Southwestern history.