• Measles is spreading. Here’s what experts say you should know

    Not only does Vitamin A not provide protection against measles, but getting measles in the hopes of strengthening your immune system does not work either, Dr. Scott Weaver tells ScienceNews. “It actually interferes with your immune system in the short run,” Weaver said. “If you’re infected by a [measles] virus without being vaccinated, the infection suppresses your immune response for typically a few months to a few years, and that can lead to you being more vulnerable to secondary infections.”

  • The Best Stroller Wagons We Tested to Transport Kids and All Their Stuff

    UTMB’s Dr. Marcela Navarro spoke to Parents.com about what parents should look for when picking out a stroller wagon. Navarro highlighted five key safety features a stroller wagon should include: 5-point harness, sturdy frame and wide wheelbase, locking brakes, UV-protective canopy, and high weight capacity.

  • Amid a growing measles outbreak, doctors worry RFK Jr. is sending the wrong message

    "I'm concerned that people think that vitamin A or other nutrition is a substitute for vaccination to prevent infection and to prevent spread," UTMB’s Dr. Scott Weaver tells NPR. Two people have died in the West Texas/New Mexico measles outbreak and infectious disease doctors are worried about the spread of misinformation on online and from the federal government, NPR reports.

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    The University of Texas Medical Branch Partners with German Innovator NIPOKA to Revolutionize Kidney Patient Care

    The University of Texas Medical Branch has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with NIPOKA, a leading German-based company specializing in advanced diagnostic technologies for kidney research. With over 35 million adults in the U.S. affected by chronic kidney disease, and millions more worldwide, the need for accurate diagnostics has never been more critical. This partnership aims to develop first-of-its-kind diagnostic tests that could transform the way kidney patients are diagnosed, treated, and monitored.

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    UTMB Friendswood clinic moves, expands

    The UTMB Health Pediatric and Adult Primary Care Clinic in Friendswood will open its doors at a new location at 1715 S. Friendswood Dr., Friendswood on March 10. The new clinic will have the same hours of operation, but will offer expanded services and specialties.

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