Dr. Alfredo Torres spoke to Parade about keeping shower curtains free of mold and other microorganisms and when to change the shower curtain out. "When the plastic liner is pink and moldy, it is time to replace it," he says.
Four of The University of Texas Medical Branch graduate programs have earned “Best Graduate School” honors from U.S. News & World Report.
Patients at The University of Texas Medical Branch Angleton Danbury Campus Hospital can now find efficient, cost-effective and leading-edge minimally invasive care close to home thanks to the introduction of Vascular and Interventional Radiology.
The UTMB One Health Laboratory is working on an ongoing epidemiological study of respiratory viruses on livestock farms across the United States and Mexico, reports Farms.com. The UTMB One Health team is trusted by ranchers and farms and is able to work with them “to provide real-time surveillance of pathogens circulating among livestock and farm workers,” the article states.
The University of Texas Medical Branch Angleton Danbury Campus has been redesignated as a Level IV Trauma Center.
The blooming season in Houston is long, so those with multiple allergies can suffer all year with drainage, congestion, sinus infections, and sore throats. UTMB allergist Dr. Jennifer McCracken offers tips and guidance on how to cope.
Infusion therapy, the administration of medication through a needle or catheter, offers vital treatment for patients with a wide variety of medical conditions, including chronic and rare disorders.
Occupational therapy can be a valuable tool when dealing with migraines, says UTMB’s Dr. Sukanya Roy tells bezzy. “If you start noticing fewer migraine [episodes] or reduced severity and improvement in trigger management and daily function, it is a sign that OT is working,” Roy said.
From tips on feeding and notes on what to expect when it comes to things like fevers and poop, UTMB pediatrician Dr. Radhini Bell shares her top five tips for moms of newborns navigating the "fourth" trimester.
New research out of The University of Texas Medical Branch reveals findings that drug candidate NITD-688 utilized a unique way to stop dengue, a potentially life-threatening infection spread by mosquitos.
Six projects that address pressing health needs in the region received a University of Texas Medical Branch President’s Cabinet award at the recent UTMB Health President’s Cabinet Award Celebration & Member Appreciation Reception.
As part of its dedication to enhanced professionalism and law enforcement excellence in public safety and community relations, The University of Texas Medical Branch Police Department voluntarily became a Nationally Accredited Law Enforcement Agency through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) in 2012.
According to a new study, people with colorectal cancer have a higher risk of dying from heart-related problems, which may be associated both with the cancer and cancer treatment. UTMB’s Dr. Salim Hayek was not involved in the study but told Everyday Health that it could be that a younger population faces a higher risk of death because early onset colorectal cancer is more aggressive, requiring more intensive treatment that impacts the heart.
UTMB Health has officially opened its new Primary and Specialty Care Clinic in Friendswood, expanding access to high-quality health care for the growing community.
Even low levels of daily physical activity can lead to significant improvements in fitness level, social responsiveness, cognitive flexibility, and planning and organizing abilities in autistic adolescents according to a recent study by Dr. Claudia Hilton.
League City police officers, firefighters and emergency medical personnel worked alongside UTMB employees from the Clear Lake, League City and Galveston campuses to support the event that featured 8 to 14 year old children from over 15 countries.
Where a person lives can influence their recovery from a traumatic brain injury, according to a new study by UTMB’s Dr. Monique Pappadis and a team of researchers. “The intricate relationship between healthcare access and community socioeconomic factors necessitates sophisticated strategies to increase equity,” the research team concluded.
Dr. Sean O’Mahony, director of the Palliative Medicine division, came to UTMB in June, having served as professor and Director of Supportive Oncology and Section Chief at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, and in key roles at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.
“Some cardiologists, not all, have been reluctant to agree with testosterone replacement therapy because of that black box warning,” UTMB’s Dr. Thomas Blackwell told Medscape Medical News for a story on labeling changes. “With that being removed, you are going to see a big roadblock taken away so that more men can benefit from testosterone therapy.”
Jessica Oliveira, a University of Texas Medical Branch employee since 2020, has taken over as interim administrator and assistant chief nursing officer at UTMB’s Angleton Danbury Campus.