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If You Have Diabetes, Your Risk for  Glaucoma May be Higher
People with diabetes face special risks from glaucoma, a silent eye disease that can cause permanent blindness if left untreated.
“Only about half of the people who now have glaucoma are aware that they do,” says Dr. Sarwat Salim, an ophthalmologist with UT Medical Group Inc. and director of the Glaucoma Service at the Hamilton Eye Institute. “To end blindness from glaucoma, we need millions more Americans to become aware of this disease and get eye exams in time. It’s even more important for people with diabetes.”
Dr. Salim will conduct a free seminar: Focus on Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration & Cataracts on Tuesday, March 23rd, 6:30 p.m. at the UT Medical Group Office, 7945 Wolf River Boulevard, Germantown.Call 901-347-8100 for information and reservations.
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Relief Groups Respond to Haiti Earthquake
UT Medical Group physician Dr. Susan Nelson (left) led a 15-member medical team to St. Vincent’s School for Handicapped Children in Port-au-Prince, Haiti last month.
Early news reports indicate that many thousands of people may have perished in the January 12th earthquake that struck the tiny country of Haiti. Millions more will be impacted by the widespread devastation. This news hits close to home, as several of UT Medical Group’s own staff recently returned from a medical mission trip to the part of Haiti where the damage appears to be greatest.
The American Red Cross is one of many relief organizations responding to this tragedy and has issued a plea for monetary donations. Other humanitarian organizations accepting donations for Haitian relief include:
To view a list of other humanitarian groups, visit the International Center for Disaster Information’s website, Interaction.
For complete web information, please click here.
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Act Now to Prevent Cervical Cancer
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month
Cervical cancer is a potentially deadly disease that affects thousands of women each year. Most cases are caused by the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), a common infection that can also cause genital warts and other non-cancerous conditions. Thanks to the recent development of the HPV vaccine, however, many of these cases can now be prevented.
“The HPV vaccine has been seen as a major step in the reduction and elimination of cervical cancer worldwide,” says Dr. Claudette Shephard, chief of pediatric and adolescent gynecology at UT Medical Group.
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Click here to link to the UTMG Gynecology division.
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Epilepsy: New Perspectives on an Old Condition
Perhaps no condition throughout history has generated more fear and paranoia than epilepsy. Myths have surrounded this neurologic condition for centuries and creating physical, economic, and emotional issues. But despite its negative image, most people with epilepsy live normal lives with well-controlled symptoms and minimal restrictions.
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Click here for UTMG's Pediatric Neurology Epilepsy Center
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Stress: Is Simplicity the Answer? 
Could the complexity of your life be causing you stress? Learn more about the things that have made modern life complex, the need for simplicity, and how you can get more in your life.
Is your life more or less complicated than it was 10 years ago? How about 20 years ago? More and more people are finding that, in spite of technology and other modern conveniences, they have less time, get less sleep, and are more stressed than they were a decade ago. The reasons for this are, well, not so simple, but relate to a number of factors.
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Click here to link to UTMG Psychiatry and Psychology.
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Proper Handwashing Reduces Virus Spread!
How many things did your hands touch today? If you got money out of your wallet, went to the bathroom, touched a doorknob, picked up the phone, or worked on your computer, you inevitably picked up some nasty germs.
Some viruses and bacteria can survive for two hours or more on surfaces like doorknobs and desks, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. Fortunately, a good scrubbing with soap and water can get rid of many of these germs. To get hands clean, follow these tips:
- Wet hands with water. (Use warm water if possible.)
- Lather with soap and wash hands for at least 20 seconds—or about the time it takes to sing “Happy Birthday” twice.
- Be sure to scrub the top and bottom of your hands as well as your fingertips and beneath your nails.
- Rinse hands well and dry thoroughly.
- Use a tissue or paper towel when you turn off the faucet, touch the light switch, or turn the doorknob to avoid re-contaminating your clean hands
The CDC recommends washing your hands frequently, including:
- Before preparing or eating food
- After going to the bathroom
- After changing diapers or cleaning up a child who has gone to the bathroom
- Before and after tending to someone who is sick
- After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing
- After handling an animal or animal waste
- After handling garbage
- Before and after treating a cut or wound
To learn more about hand hygiene, watch the new video, Put Your Hands Together, by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.
For more tips, visit the Clean Hands Coalition.
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Requesting Medical Information from UTMG
To request a copy of your medical information or to ask UTMG to release your private health information to another party, please go to our
Health Information Services page for forms and directions.
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UTMG announces New Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Scholarships for Selected Neonatal RN’s accepted to the UT Health Science Center
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