New Scientist (Internet / Print) 06/13/06 http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn9322-gene-tests-shed-light-on-what-triggers-birth.html Sets of genes responsible for triggering birth have been identified and may provide an insight into why some women go into labour prematurely. The discovery could... more »

Washington Post (Internet / Print) 06/13/06 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/06/12/AR2006061201589.html Seniors can maintain their independence with a free medical eye exam. In addition to making it possible to enjoy things such as reading, gardening and golfing, good eye... more »

Galveston County Daily News (Internet / Print) 06/12/06 http://galvestondailynews.com/calendar.lasso#Tuesday GALVESTON — The Rotary Club of Galveston and the UTMB Blood Bank will present a Downtown Blood Drive from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday. more »

Genetic Engineering News (Internet) 06/12/06 http://www.genengnews.com/news/bnitem.aspx?name=2468296 GlucoLight Corporation has announced that it will be presenting on Thursday, June 22, 2006, at 10:30 a.m. at Medtech Insight and Windhover Information's "In3 Medical Device Summit" Conference, June... more »

Galveston County Daily News (Internet / Print) 06/12/06http://news.galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=c3b51bc9286ddd88 William O’Brien, a professor and chief of the AIDS pathogenesis research program at the University of Texas Medical Branch, said the hidden epidemic of STDs and the continued... more »

Dallas Morning News (Internet / Print) 06/11/06  "The Parkland Way" of delivering babies began in the 1950s when Dallas was plagued by a high infant mortality rate among minorities. Dr. Jack Pritchard, an obstetrician-gynecologist, joined the staffs of UT Southwestern Medical Center... more »

Galveston County Daily News (Internet / Print) 06/10/06 http://news.galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=1ec4883a03433697 The Teen Health Center operates free clinics at several schools in the county in association with the University of Texas Medical Branch. The clinics, which offer free medical... more »

KHOU-TV (CBS) Ch. 11 Houston TX (Internet / TV) 06/09/06 http://www.khou.com/news/health/stories/khou060609_cd_melanoma5.6d79cbd3.html There’s an epidemic sweeping across the country right now and it could potentially involve millions of people. The epidemic is melanoma, the fastest growing cancer.... more »

Galveston County Daily News (Internet / Print) 06/07/06 (no weblink available) Guest Column by Steven R. Shelton: As an academic institution, teaching hospital and community partner, the University of Texas Medical Branch touches the lives of people near and far. Through its many programs and four... more »

Amarillo Globe News (Internet / Print) 06/06/06 http://www.amarillo.com/stories/060606/opi_4741675.shtml Seniors can maintain their independence with a free medical eye exam. In addition to making it possible to enjoy things such as reading, gardening and golfing, good eye health influences many... more »