NBC News, May 1, 2013

A drug that flopped in tests to treat sepsis may offer a new way to treat influenza, University of Maryland researchers reported on Wednesday. If it works in people, it might provide a new defense against emerging new viruses such as the H7N9 bird flu virus circulating in China. According to Joan... more »

Texas Medical Center News, May 1, 2013

Nine women who have significantly contributed to women’s health are nominated for this year’s Kathryn Stream, Ph.D. Award for Excellence in Women’s Health. The annual award recognizes a Houston-area researcher, educator, practitioner or community leader who has attained an... more »

Galveston County Daily News, May 1, 2013

UTMB will present the annual Black Tie & Boots Gala May 11. Donna Sollenberger is the 2013 event chair. Since 1975, $14.6 million have benefited Galveston scientists and physicians and supported lifesaving research programs focused on the mission of the American Heart Association —... more »

Galveston County Daily News, April 30, 2013

In this week’s Our Bodies, Our Lives column by UTMB Drs. Tristi Muir and Catherine Hansen: The average age of menopause is 51 years, with the onset of hormonal shifts in the early 40s. Nearly 50 million women in the United States are between 40 and 60 years of age. It is time for us to rewrite... more »

East Montgomery County Observer, April 30, 2013

The Houston Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure will honor its 2013-2014 grantees — UTMB among them — and Impact Award winners at the 2013 “Our City, Our Mission, For Life” Impact Awards Luncheon Thursday, May 30.   more »

Galveston County Daily News, April 30, 2013

In this week’s Medical Discovery News by UTMB professor emeritus Norbert Herzog and professor David Niesel: Hypersomnia causes symptoms such as difficulty waking up from a long sleep, an increased need for sleep during the day even when working or engaged in a task, no relief from daytime... more »

Galveston County Daily News, April 30, 2013

In this week’s column by UTMB’s Dr. Victor S. Sierpina: Kale is a really healthy, nutrient-dense addition to the menu plan and offers many ways to enjoy it. Americans are falling in love with kale like never before, even raw kale.   more »

Reuters, April 29, 2013

Although hospitals and birthing centers are the safest places to have a baby, pediatricians said that women who choose to give birth at home should be supported and that setting made as safe as possible, as well. It's not completely clear what's responsible for the small increase in deaths among... more »

AAMC, April 1, 2013

In response to the estimated shortage of 90,000 physicians by 2020, medical schools such as UTMB have increased enrollment, and new medical schools such as FIU have opened their doors. The number of federally supported residency positions, however, is not increasing at a pace to accommodate the... more »

examiner.com, April 26, 2013

Studies have shown that the offspring of mothers on a low-protein diet are more likely to develop hypertension as adults. Now, UTMB Drs. Haijun Gao, Uma Yallampalli and Chandra Yallampalli report that, in rats, the high maternal testosterone levels associated with a low-protein diet are caused by... more »