A new blood test developed by the biomedical technology company SomaLogic in Boulder, Colorado, focuses on proteins in the blood that could provide an early warning for heart disease and stroke patients. Drs. Norbert Herzog and David Niesel discuss the research in Medical Discovery News.

Dr. Peter Cram, chair of Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, is one of three prominent physician health care policy leaders calling for the phasing out of the readmissions reduction program. The team’s position appeared Oct. 6 in an op-ed in Jama Network.

University of Texas Medical Branch researchers were part of an international team using data and artificial intelligence to identify current drugs that could be applied to treat new COVID-19 variants.

Jeff Temple, a licensed psychologist and University of Texas Medical Branch professor, told Parents that caregivers should be "be patient, non-judgmental, and open to conversation. You don't have to be an expert to know someone [your child] is struggling. You just must be a caring person who wants to help. This shows the person [child] that they can lean on you for support." It also helps to validate their feelings, reducing fear and helping your child feel less embarrassed, ashamed and alone.

Symphony conductor Trond Saverud also leads the Healing Arts Orchestra at nearby University of Texas Medical Branch, embedding itself in the community.