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    Nikos Vasilakis appointed associate editor of international journal on viruses

    Vasilakis is vice chair of research in the UTMB Department of Pathology, a fellow of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, and a nationally recognized expert in viruses like dengue and Zika that are spread by mosquitoes and other insects.

  • Help spread awareness during Child Abuse Month

    "The modern study of child maltreatment continues to evolve. The more we know about abuse, the better we as a society can ensure safety, provide services and hopefully prevent it." - Sally Robinson, clinical professor of pediatrics at UTMB.

  • An apple a day… and a shingles vaccine exceed expectations

    Drs. Megan Berman and Richard Rupp address a recent study of more than 240,000 adults age 50 and older with underlying heart disease that found that those who received a shingles vaccine had about a 46 percent lower risk of serious cardiac events.

  • Devoted care for our smallest, most resilient patients

    A neonatologist and a NICU transport nurse share a calling rooted in urgency, precision, and deep compassion, caring for the most fragile newborns while guiding families through moments of uncertainty, hope, and sometimes grief.

  • At what age should we stop drinking energy drinks?

    “In general, I would recommend limiting energy drinks to no more than one standard-sized can per day, and for many individuals, avoiding them altogether may be the safer choice," advises Dr. Arun Narayanan, a clinical electrophysiologist and an assistant professor of medicine in the division of cardiology at UTMB.

  • A healthcare provider in a white coat uses a pelvic model to explain anatomy to a smiling patient seated on an exam table in a clinical exam room.

    When menstrual pain may signal endometriosis

    Endometriosis is a chronic condition that can cause severe menstrual pain, pelvic discomfort, and fatigue, yet often goes undiagnosed for years. Learn the symptoms, causes, and treatment options to help improve quality of life.

  • A person seated with a blood pressure cuff on the upper arm while a gloved clinician holds a digital blood pressure monitor; the person’s face is intentionally blurred.

    Primary care providers help patients prevent and detect heart issues

    Your heart health starts sooner than you think. Discover how a primary care provider can help prevent heart disease, spot warning signs early, and connect you to the right care—before small issues become serious ones.

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