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Our misson is to improve the health and well being of the elderly, not only within the Houston/Galveston area but also statewide and nationally, through education, research, clinical and social services, community participation and advocacy, and the establishment of cooperative linkages with other geriatric and gerontological centers. Read about our history »
The Sealy Center on Aging facilitates communication and collaborative scholarship among researchers at UTMB related to aging. A specific goal is to build bridges between basic scientists and clinicians who share common interests in aging. The center sponsors a variety of activities directed toward fostering, strengthening and expanding efforts in aging research, education and community service at UTMB.
News
Now accepting abstract submissions for the 17th Annual Forum on Aging
Sept. 11, 2013
X-ray of ducts during gallbladder surgery not linked with reduction in risk of common duct injury
Science Daily, Aug. 28, 2013
In an analysis of a procedure used to help prevent common duct injury during gallbladder removal surgery, use of intraoperative cholangiography (radiologic examination of the ducts during gallbladder surgery) was not associated with a reduced risk of common duct injury, according to a UTMB study in the August 28 issue of JAMA. Authors are Kristin M. Sheffield, Dr. Taylor S. Riall, Yimei Han, Yong-Fang Kuo, Dr. Courtney M. Townsend and Dr. James S. Goodwin.
SCoA to participate in Galveston Walk to End Alzheimer's Oct. 12, 2013
Join the team!
The Galveston Walk to End Alzheimer's is at Stewart beach on October 12th, 9am. We have a UTMB-Geriatrics/SCOA team that you can join. The link to the Team Page is act.alz.org/goto/GeriatricsSCOA. Then, click on "Join My Team". You may donate if you like (from a dollar to any amount). We would really like to get more people to join the team--there is no registration fee and it is very easy to register! There is a "team kickoff/event" at Chilis on the Seawall on September 18th. Chilis will donate a portion of their proceeds to the event. If you have any questions, please contact Krista Dunn: kdunn@alz.org or Ellen Register: jeregist@utmb.edu, 409.772.2473 or 409.266.9634. Thanks for your support!
