UTMB psychologist Kim Gushanas talks about the risks of too much screen time for children and realistic ways for families to create healthier habits this summer.

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention is evaluating whether to trial the only approved Ebola vaccine, called Ervebo, which was first proven effective during the 2014–16 outbreak in West Africa. The vaccine is highly effective against Ebola Zaire, but it’s unclear how well it would work against Bundibugyo virus, said Thomas Geisbert, a virologist at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. "It's kind of a coin flip," he said.

"Ebola Zaire is the one that got all the attention, for very good reasons," said Susan McLellan, director of the biocontainment care unit at the University of Texas Medical Branch. The development of medical countermeasures, including monoclonal antibodies and vaccines, is less advanced for Bundibugyo, she said.

The study reveals that ATR plays a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity of the cell's DNA replication machinery when faced with challenges such as damaged genetic material. By preventing chromosomes from breaking during replication stalls, ATR acts as a guardian of the genome, preserving the fidelity of DNA replication processes.

“Healthcare is complex and matrixed, and it’s assumed that we deliver excellent care, but we need validation from our patients on whether we are hitting our mark,” says Stephanie Guzik, MBA, BSN, RN, CHRC, vice president of patient experience and patient services at the University of Texas Medical Branch. “Patient satisfaction surveys are an important barometer because they provide direct, unfiltered insights into the experiences and expectations of the patients, their family and communities we serve.”

Communities investing in recreation, fitness and wellness amenities increasingly attract visitors seeking outdoor experiences and health-oriented travel year round, Craig Kovacevich, UTMB associate vice president of Waiver Operations and Community Health Plans, told The Daily News. “What studies and results show in many communities is people make healthier choices,” Kovacevich said. “They often see the workforce becoming more stable and they often see the retention rate of employees going up.”

Scott C. Weaver, a network Center for Excellence director and chair in Human Infections and Immunity at the University of Texas Medical Branch, joins other experts to talk about how a past outbreak offers clues about how this virus behaves.

"Go ahead, get dirty. Enjoy the clouds, the wind, the sun, the rain, the blooms and sprouts in the garden. If you don’t have space for one, maybe even a forlorn, struggling houseplant can use your love." - Dr. Victor S. Sierpina, member of the Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine and the American Board of Family Medicine, and a professor emeritus of Family Medicine at the The University of Texas Medical Branch.

Drs. Megan Berman, a professor of internal medicine, and Richard Rupp, a professor of pediatrics, at the University of Texas Medical Branch discuss how quickly progress can unravel and how difficult it is to regain control once an outbreak takes hold.

Robert Cross, an associate professor at the University of Texas Medical Branch's department of microbiology and immunology, said there's virtually no risk of transmission on airplanes within the United States, but travelers heading to certain parts of South America where the Andes virus strain is endemic are at slightly more risk. But, he added, it's still a rare disease.