UTMB researchers target improved locomotor functions in subjects with spinal cord injuries October 15, 2024 • 2:15 p.m. Using bumetanide, a diuretic drug already approved by the Food and Drug Administration, researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch were able to protect excitatory neurons from the damage caused by long-term swelling in spinal cord injuries. ‘Don't let your non-insured status stop you from getting checked--UTMB will help.’ October 15, 2024 • 12:00 a.m. Ella Thibodeaux skipped her mammogram one year, the next year she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Heart disease often next fight after cancer October 15, 2024 • 12:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. Tammy Isaac, a chaplain at UTMB’s Angleton Danbury Campus, writes about her mother’s fight against breast cancer. “The battle with cancer doesn’t end with remission — it’s a lifelong journey of survival,” Isaac writes. A promising new male contraceptive October 15, 2024 • 12:00 a.m. New research is delivering a promising advance on a male hormonal contraceptive, write Drs. Norbert Herzog and David Niesel in their weekly Medical Discovery News column. Pioneer researcher Dr. Jay Levy to keynote HIV Symposium October 14, 2024 • 10:02 a.m. Dr. Jay Levy, a trailblazer in HIV research, delivers the keynote address at the upcoming University of Texas Medical Branch HIV Symposium on October 15 at 9:15 a.m. Men aren't immune to breast cancer October 14, 2024 • 12:00 a.m. Bill Garwood, a breast cancer survivor, shares his story of the diagnosis he never saw coming. Why Controlling Blood Sugar Is Crucial for Your Health October 14, 2024 • 12:00 a.m. UTMB’s Dr. Elizabeth Vaughan spoke to the Times for a story on blood sugar and health. “Sometimes it’s one thing that they can cut out — and maybe they don’t miss it a whole lot,” Vaughan said about ways food choices can affect blood sugar. A decade of Think Pink October 13, 2024 • 3:28 p.m. While the specific design and contents of the special section published through the Galveston County Daily News has evolved over the years, the goal remains to share information about breast cancer treatment and screening options, as well as resources for survivors. UTMB doctor discusses historic uniportal robotic lobectomies October 9, 2024 • 2:11 p.m. Dr. Roman Petrov shares his insights on successfully performing the first robotic uniportal lobectomies in the United States One Way to Spot Early Cognitive Decline? Medicare Wellness Visits October 9, 2024 • 12:00 a.m. MedPage Today reports on a study by UTMB’s Dr. Huey-Ming Tzeng that found that a Medicare annual wellness visit was associated with greater recognition of mild cognitive impairment in older adults. «1…2829303132…182» Search Categories Awards & Accolades Education Faculty/Staff News Health Care In The News Innovations News Releases Top News UTMB Research Contact Media Team UTMB Experts
UTMB researchers target improved locomotor functions in subjects with spinal cord injuries October 15, 2024 • 2:15 p.m. Using bumetanide, a diuretic drug already approved by the Food and Drug Administration, researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch were able to protect excitatory neurons from the damage caused by long-term swelling in spinal cord injuries.
‘Don't let your non-insured status stop you from getting checked--UTMB will help.’ October 15, 2024 • 12:00 a.m. Ella Thibodeaux skipped her mammogram one year, the next year she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Heart disease often next fight after cancer October 15, 2024 • 12:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. Tammy Isaac, a chaplain at UTMB’s Angleton Danbury Campus, writes about her mother’s fight against breast cancer. “The battle with cancer doesn’t end with remission — it’s a lifelong journey of survival,” Isaac writes.
A promising new male contraceptive October 15, 2024 • 12:00 a.m. New research is delivering a promising advance on a male hormonal contraceptive, write Drs. Norbert Herzog and David Niesel in their weekly Medical Discovery News column.
Pioneer researcher Dr. Jay Levy to keynote HIV Symposium October 14, 2024 • 10:02 a.m. Dr. Jay Levy, a trailblazer in HIV research, delivers the keynote address at the upcoming University of Texas Medical Branch HIV Symposium on October 15 at 9:15 a.m.
Men aren't immune to breast cancer October 14, 2024 • 12:00 a.m. Bill Garwood, a breast cancer survivor, shares his story of the diagnosis he never saw coming.
Why Controlling Blood Sugar Is Crucial for Your Health October 14, 2024 • 12:00 a.m. UTMB’s Dr. Elizabeth Vaughan spoke to the Times for a story on blood sugar and health. “Sometimes it’s one thing that they can cut out — and maybe they don’t miss it a whole lot,” Vaughan said about ways food choices can affect blood sugar.
A decade of Think Pink October 13, 2024 • 3:28 p.m. While the specific design and contents of the special section published through the Galveston County Daily News has evolved over the years, the goal remains to share information about breast cancer treatment and screening options, as well as resources for survivors.
UTMB doctor discusses historic uniportal robotic lobectomies October 9, 2024 • 2:11 p.m. Dr. Roman Petrov shares his insights on successfully performing the first robotic uniportal lobectomies in the United States
One Way to Spot Early Cognitive Decline? Medicare Wellness Visits October 9, 2024 • 12:00 a.m. MedPage Today reports on a study by UTMB’s Dr. Huey-Ming Tzeng that found that a Medicare annual wellness visit was associated with greater recognition of mild cognitive impairment in older adults.