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.

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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.

Group photo of UTMB faculty, staff, and students recognized with President’s Cabinet awards

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.

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 at UTMB, wearing a white coat and holdiing a stethescope

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.”

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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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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.

UTMB’s Dr. Agenor Limon was one of the experts consulted by Prevention for this story on brain development. “We may not learn as easily as we did when we were kids, but we can still learn,” says Limon.