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The Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery brings together specialists in interventional neuroradiology, endovascular neurosurgery, and interventional neurology to advance research, education, advocacy, and standards of care that improve the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the brain, spine, head, and neck.

The UTMB School of Nursing recently launched the Birth Advocacy: Bridging Instruction, Education & Support (BABIES) program, which aims to ensure nurses are equipped to better care for and support patients from pregnancy through postpartum.

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“Smart Tools and AI: Technology to Simplify Your Life,” an OLLI course designed for adults ages 50 and older, explores how artificial intelligence can be used in everyday life while helping participants better understand its benefits.

Pneumonia, oxygen deprivation, brain swelling, hospitalization, and death are why we should take the disease seriously and keep vaccination rates high, say Sealy Institute for Vaccine Sciences faculty members Drs. Megan Berman, a professor of internal medicine, and Richard Rupp, a professor of pediatrics at the University of Texas Medical Branch.

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Max Wintermark, MD, a globally recognized physician-scientist and neuroimaging leader, has joined UTMB as chair of radiology. He aims to advance imaging innovation and strengthen radiology’s role in modern patient care.

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New studies identify a vaccine design strategy that strengthens immune memory and could improve protection against HIV, influenza, and other difficult-to-prevent diseases.

Hands rinse a head of leafy green lettuce under running water in a kitchen sink while fresh vegetables sit nearby on a countertop. Thoroughly washing produce and practicing good hand hygiene can help reduce the risk of Cyclospora infection.

Cyclospora is a foodborne parasite that can cause weeks of severe diarrhea, fatigue, and stomach cramps after consuming contaminated produce or water. UTMB Health experts urge early testing, treatment, hydration, and safe food handling to prevent complications.