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Arthritis Self-Care: Five Tips to Support Joint Health

May 30, 2024

About one-third of Americans have arthritis. While there is no cure, there are ways to manage pain and practice self-care to ease the symptoms.

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What Are Lab Tests and Their Importance?

May 08, 2024

Lab tests are one tool that doctors use during a wellness exam to evaluate your health. These tests can help make a diagnosis and monitor the effectiveness of current treatments.

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Safety Tips for Cyclists and Motorists

April 10, 2024

Cycling is a popular form of entertainment and exercise. University Health’s injury prevention team wants to remind cyclists and drivers alike to be safe when traveling on the road.

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5 Tips to Get the Most from Your Doctor’s Appointment

July 27, 2023

Dr. Leo Lopez III, a primary care physician at University Health, shares five tips on how to get the most from your next doctor’s appointment.

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Painful Periods Could Be Endometriosis

March 21, 2023

Endometriosis, a common cause of infertility, affects nearly 10% of reproductive age women. Learn the signs and symptoms of endometriosis and how to get care.

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Treating carbon monoxide poisoning with hyperbaric chambers

February 08, 2023

University Hospital is one of only two civilian hospitals in Texas that does emergency hyperbaric treatment for carbon monoxide poisoning. Learn what hyperbaric chambers do and what they treat.

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Connie's Breast Cancer Story

When Connie Wan learned she had breast cancer, she was devastated. But the team at University Health provided her the support to fight and come out stronger than ever.

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Ashley's Sepsis Survival Story

In June of 2019, Ashley Britsch, a University Health nurse educator, got a small cut on her leg while swimming in a river. A few days later, she was hospitalized with sepsis. Learn more about this potentially life-threatening condition.

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Preeclampsia: Alexea's Story

Preeclampsia is a potentially dangerous pregnancy condition. Read Alexea’s story and learn how to reduce the risk for preeclampsia.

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