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UTMB News 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. ‘Secret shopper’ study finds errors, discrepancies in inquiries about hospital prices September 18, 2023 • 10:19 a.m. Although hospitals are required by law to publicly post prices for their services, it remains difficult for the public to get reliable information on what those services will cost. That’s the overall finding of a paper published Sept. 18 in in the Journal of the American Medical Association: Internal Medicine based on research out of the University of Texas Medical Branch. UTMB Study Suggests Immune Drugs Might Help Fight Dementia September 13, 2023 • 9:20 a.m. Researchers at The University of Texas Medical Branch have uncovered a promising connection between certain immune-suppressing drugs and a lower risk of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. This research could impact how these devastating brain disorders are treated. New Study Shows Positive Impact of Healthy Relationship Program in Reducing Teen Dating Violence September 7, 2023 • 1:02 p.m. Study found that teens with a history of adolescent relationship abuse who participated in the Fourth R program, a 21-session healthy relationships curriculum delivered in middle or high school health classes, were less likely to recommit acts of violence years after the intervention. Research uncovers possible monoclonal antibody treatment for Lassa fever August 23, 2023 • 10:34 a.m. New research out of the University of Texas Medical Branch potentially points to an effective treatment for Lassa fever, a dangerous, often fatal disease common to much of West Africa but considered a major threat to global health. It Takes a Village sends students to school with free hairstyles and school supplies August 18, 2023 • 4:10 p.m. The It Takes a Village back-to-school fair, featuring a variety of hair services and free school supplies, is Sunday, August 20 and runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hairstyle sign-ups end at 2 p.m., while haircut signups end at 2:30 pm. UTMB Receives CDC Grant to Combat Firearm Violence August 14, 2023 • 9:35 a.m. The $2 million grant supports a groundbreaking study aimed at addressing firearm injury and violence among adolescents and young adults. COPD-specific clinics might mean fewer ER visits August 10, 2023 • 9:48 a.m. A clinic specifically designed to educate, manage and treat patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease means fewer emergency room visits for patients, according to a new study. New AI Technology Shows Promise in Early Detection of Diabetes Using X-Rays and Medical Records July 20, 2023 • 1:45 p.m. UTMB camp emphasizes entrepreneurship June 29, 2023 • 5:02 p.m. Students from across Texas gathered in Galveston to attend the Innovation in Life Sciences Summer Camp to learn entrepreneurial solutions to healthcare and social problems. More UTMB News Search Categories Alumni News Awards & Accolades Education Faculty/Staff News Health Care In The News News Releases Top News UTMB Research Contact Media Team UTMB Experts
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.
‘Secret shopper’ study finds errors, discrepancies in inquiries about hospital prices September 18, 2023 • 10:19 a.m. Although hospitals are required by law to publicly post prices for their services, it remains difficult for the public to get reliable information on what those services will cost. That’s the overall finding of a paper published Sept. 18 in in the Journal of the American Medical Association: Internal Medicine based on research out of the University of Texas Medical Branch.
UTMB Study Suggests Immune Drugs Might Help Fight Dementia September 13, 2023 • 9:20 a.m. Researchers at The University of Texas Medical Branch have uncovered a promising connection between certain immune-suppressing drugs and a lower risk of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. This research could impact how these devastating brain disorders are treated.
New Study Shows Positive Impact of Healthy Relationship Program in Reducing Teen Dating Violence September 7, 2023 • 1:02 p.m. Study found that teens with a history of adolescent relationship abuse who participated in the Fourth R program, a 21-session healthy relationships curriculum delivered in middle or high school health classes, were less likely to recommit acts of violence years after the intervention.
Research uncovers possible monoclonal antibody treatment for Lassa fever August 23, 2023 • 10:34 a.m. New research out of the University of Texas Medical Branch potentially points to an effective treatment for Lassa fever, a dangerous, often fatal disease common to much of West Africa but considered a major threat to global health.
It Takes a Village sends students to school with free hairstyles and school supplies August 18, 2023 • 4:10 p.m. The It Takes a Village back-to-school fair, featuring a variety of hair services and free school supplies, is Sunday, August 20 and runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hairstyle sign-ups end at 2 p.m., while haircut signups end at 2:30 pm.
UTMB Receives CDC Grant to Combat Firearm Violence August 14, 2023 • 9:35 a.m. The $2 million grant supports a groundbreaking study aimed at addressing firearm injury and violence among adolescents and young adults.
COPD-specific clinics might mean fewer ER visits August 10, 2023 • 9:48 a.m. A clinic specifically designed to educate, manage and treat patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease means fewer emergency room visits for patients, according to a new study.
New AI Technology Shows Promise in Early Detection of Diabetes Using X-Rays and Medical Records July 20, 2023 • 1:45 p.m.
UTMB camp emphasizes entrepreneurship June 29, 2023 • 5:02 p.m. Students from across Texas gathered in Galveston to attend the Innovation in Life Sciences Summer Camp to learn entrepreneurial solutions to healthcare and social problems.