Galveston County Daily News (Internet / Print) 05/05/06 http://news.galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=c69a1675c7a77f8f Oscar Hernandez came to the United States by a different route. He crossed into the country after leaving his home in El Salvador illegally. An amnesty program announced... more »

WMGT-TV (NBC) Ch. 41 Macon GA (TV) 05/05/06 (no weblink available) The strong links between mom and baby don't stop there, researchers from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston have been following nearly 400 infants for at least 14 years, some of the babies were full-term, but many... more »

Galveston County Daily News (Internet / Print) 05/04/06 http://news.galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=5af9d919778d1fb7 Weekly Column by Dr. Sally Robinson and Dr. Keith Bly: Spring is here, and with it comes warm weather, more daylight — and bugs. Many insects have bites or stings that can... more »

Houston Chronicle (Internet / Print) 05/04/06 http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/3839493.html The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston will host a pair of panels on health issues important to seniors. Speakers are Dr. Patrice Barnum, who will discuss the aging body; Dr.... more »

Galveston County Daily News (Internet / Print) 05/04/06 http://news.galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=682ac4746f94d07d Amy Doss says her first visit to the free clinic at St. Vincent’s Episcopal House was almost overwhelming. “Things you’re learning in class you can finally apply to real... more »

The Horse (Internet / Print) May 2006 http://www.thehorse.com/viewarticle.aspx?ID=6898 Mosquito control experts and human health authorities are concerned that Americans are becoming complacent about protecting themselves and their horses against West Nile virus (WNV). They discussed this trend and... more »

New York Daily News (Internet / Print) 05/04/06 http://www.nydailynews.com/front/story/414763p-350342c.html Several recent dermatological studies have found that among those who regularly sunbathe on the beach or a tanning bed, a subset may have a chemical dependency on harmful UV rays. "I have some... more »

PROFIT (Internet / Print) 05/04/06 http://www.oracle.com/oramag/profit/06-may/p26health.html Cutting-edge telemedicine services enable University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Texas (UTMB) to treat an average of 60,000 patients a year. The heart of its UTMB Electronic Health Network service... more »

Galveston County Daily News (Internet / Print) 05/03/06 http://news.galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=7129befe56b6070f Letter to the Editor: I would really like to thank Frank P. Williamson for his article (The Daily News, April 19) concerning the University of Texas Medical Branch. As a... more »

Galveston County Daily News (Internet / Print) 05/03/06 http://news.galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=d02fac971c0e267a When Miami Beach cardiologist Arthur Agatston introduced the South Beach Diet in 1995, the Florida destination became a buzzword in the dieter’s lexicon. But it’s not only... more »