KUHF-FM (88.7, Houston), July 31, 2010

In this week’s installment of Medical Discovery News, UTMB’s Norbert Herzog and David Niesel discuss King Tut, an Egyptian pharaoh who died at the age of 19 approximately 3,300 years ago. “Much to scientists’ surprise, the embalming method used in mummification also protected... more »

Galveston County Daily News, July 28, 2010

There are many types of mosquitoes that carry dangerous diseases, and more than 80 species of mosquitoes live in Texas. In their Keeping Kids Healthy column, UTMB Drs. Sally Robinson and Keith Bly offer tips for parents to protect their children and themselves. “First, avoidance is the best... more »

Galveston County Daily News, July 28, 2010

Hurricane Ike caused major disruptions to the faith community of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Kay Sandor, a professor in UTMB’s School of Nursing, writes about how nursing students from UTMB were recruited to assist in assessing the interests and attributes of the parishioners of the... more »

KUHF-FM (88.7, Houston), July 24, 2010

Nearly a century ago, scientists began looking at the idea of broad spectrum drugs that would be effective against a number of infectious agents, report UTMB’s Norbert Herzog and David Niesel in this week’s installment of Medical Discovery News. Research at UTMB and at UCLA has... more »

Medical Journal – Houston, July 1, 2010 - (Link unavailable)

While the cancer incidence rate has not declined significantly, the cancer death rate has decreased. More people are surviving cancer, meaning primary care providers will have more patients living with cancer. Physicians have a crucial role in increasing survival rates as well as improving the... more »

KUHF-FM (88.7, Houston), July 17, 2010

A love of cooking prompted UTMB’s Norbert Herzog and David Niesel to think about spices in this week’s installment of Medical Discovery News. Earlier this year, Indian children in the Boston area were diagnosed with lead poisoning, prompting investigators to study spices, food products... more »

Galveston County Daily News, July 21, 2010

Warm, sunny weather — you love it, the children love it and bacteria love it. Yet summer is prime time for food poisoning because disease-causing microorganisms thrive in the warmer temperatures, wrote UTMB Drs. Sally Robinson and Keith Bly in their Keeping Kids Healthy column.   more »

Galveston County Daily News, July 21, 2010

Kenneth J. Ottenbacher, Robert P. Garofalo and Michael Malloy are cited for accomplishments and Emily Bloomberg is the new director of health systems operations.    more »

Galveston County Daily News, July 20, 2010

In his weekly column, UTMB’s Dr. Michael Warren explores ‘bionic’ technology. “Artificial body parts are becoming more and more readily available. In fact, you may have a friend or relative with an artificial hip, knee, heart valve or eye lens. It’s difficult to compile... more »

Galveston County Daily News, July 15, 2010

News in this week’s installment of Inside UTMB includes high marks for inpatient satisfaction for June, the Sealy Center for Environmental Health and Medicine hosts an orientation for Elissa volunteers and UTMB remains in a positive fiscal position. In addition, Kirk English named as... more »