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New research sheds light on the potential cause of diabetic kidney disease

September 20, 2023 • 1:13 p.m.

For years, researchers have worked to understand why some people with diabetes get kidney disease while others do not. A paper published in today’s edition of Science Translational Medicine may have uncovered the reason: the existence of a new type of diabetes.

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UTMB gets rare $2M grant to study gun violence in the Houston region

September 18, 2023 • 11:04 a.m.

New insights revealed on depression, anxiety

September 18, 2023 • 10:48 a.m.

UTMB Study Shows How to Reduce Teen Relationship Violence

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Houston to launch first-ever firearm dashboard with goal of reducing injuries

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130 hospital and health system chief medical officers to know | 2023

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MD-Owned Hospitals: Is a Policy Debate Being Overshadowed by Financial Troubles?

September 18, 2023 • 10:44 a.m.

There is no connection between rising COVID cases and elections, contrary to claims online

September 18, 2023 • 10:42 a.m.

Concussion patients often have unclassified, chronic pain

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