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Researchers identify ‘master coordinator’ for aortic rupture
Wednesday, Jun 19 -
Every year, more than 16,000 Americans die as a result of what’s known as an “aortic dissection” — a catastrophic rupture of the aorta, the body’s largest artery. Once thought to be a simple structural failure, aortic dissection is now understood to be caused by an... more »
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UTMB researcher receives funding to study deadly viruses
Thursday, Jun 13 -
Work will focus on vaccine for Ebola and Marburg and immune response
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston associate professor Alexander Bukreyev has embarked on two major federally funded investigations into the Ebola and Marburg viruses.
In the first, supported by a five-year $3.5... more »
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What’s the buzz on this year’s West Nile season?
Wednesday, Jun 12 -
Last summer’s West Nile fever season came as a rude awakening for most Americans — and in particular, for residents of Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas.
The Dallas-Fort Worth area was the epicenter of 2012’s unprecedented resurgence of the mosquito-borne virus, which had been... more »
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The better the story, the bigger the snack
Thursday, Jun 6 -
Research shows mindless eating associated with complex TV plots
Researchers have proved what has long been suspected by couch potatoes: the more engaging the TV show, the more calories are consumed while watching.
In a randomized trial of 120 young adults aged 18-35, researchers found... more »
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For some men, it’s “T” time – test or no test
Monday, Jun 3 -
Testosterone therapy increased threefold in 10 years;
One quarter took the therapy without being tested for testosterone levels
Prescriptions for testosterone therapy have increased significantly during the last 10 years, according to a study in the current issue of JAMA Internal Medicine... more »
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UTMB to offer new nutrition master’s degree and dietetic internship
Thursday, May 30 -
The University of Texas Medical Branch has unveiled an advanced education program in nutrition and dietetics. The program, which is part of UTMB’s School of Health Professions, will provide two options: a combined master’s degree in nutrition and metabolism with a dietetic... more »
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UTMB awarded $4.9 million grant to improve health care for the elderly
Tuesday, May 21 -
The University of Texas Medical Branch has been awarded a $4.9 million grant for the state’s first federally funded center to study how best to care for and promote the health and well-being of elderly patients.
The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research in the Elderly center will be led by Dr.... more »
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