A new method of assessing patient blood by running it through a miniaturized device that mimics narrowed arteries could help doctors better understand a patient’s risk factors for developing blood clots in the arteries according to a study published in Nature by researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch.
Auricular or ear acupuncture, especially in the form of Battlefield Acupuncture, has gained recognition for its effectiveness in pain management, writes Dr. Hassan Yasin. It is being explored as a treatment for chronic pain, anxiety, insomnia, and PTSD.
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Pelvic health was discussed during the latest segment with Houston Moms and the conversation covered everything from conditions that can be treated through pelvic floor physical therapy to ways people can improve their situations on their own.
A new study published in the American Journal of Medicine has found that medications commonly prescribed for erectile dysfunction—tadalafil (Cialis) and sildenafil (Viagra)—are associated with significant reductions in deaths, cardiovascular disease and dementia in middle-aged men. The study was conducted by researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch and assessed outcomes over a three-year follow-up period.
“These medications, such as Cialis and Viagra, are believed to offer cardiovascular benefits through improved blood flow, lowering blood pressure, enhancing endothelial function, and providing anti-inflammatory effects,” said UTMB’s Dr. Dietrich Jehle, one of the authors of the study that found that medications like Viagra and Cialis are associated with significant reductions in deaths, cardiovascular disease, and dementia. News of this study was also published in the Galveston County Daily News and on ABC 13.
This program aims to address common yet often unspoken conditions like erectile dysfunction and low testosterone, providing high-quality care and support to men across the region.
Dr. Tiziana Corsello-Gorgun has been awarded the prestigious Parker B. Francis Fellowship in Pulmonary Research to study extracellular vesicles and their role in carrying respiratory syncytial virus infection.
Diagnosing, managing and treating neurological disorders with minimal surgical risks could be possible with a new technique developed by Rice University and UTMB. This is the first reported technique that enables a neural interface to simultaneously access the brain and spinal cord through a simple and minimally invasive lumbar puncture,” UTMB’s Dr. Peter Kan.
The honor acknowledges the institutions’ support for Fulbright exchange participants and promotion of Fulbright program opportunities, which ultimately aim to increase mutual understanding and support friendly and peaceful relations between the people of the United States and the people of other countries.
“We are honored to be recognized in this way and are committed to helping all populations of students access world-class educational programs and experiences,” Dr. Jochen Reiser said of UTMB being named among 50 institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of State as a 2024 Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution Leader.
Receiving an updated flu vaccine every season gives your immune system the best defense against the ever-changing flu virus, write Drs. Megan Berman and Richard Rupp in their latest Vaccine Smarts column.
So, what can we do to help protect ourselves when traveling so we don’t get sick, asks Dr. Samuel Mathis in his latest column. He provides tips to keep immune systems healthy and focused on fighting of disease.
A study published by the CDC called for more active monitoring of those exposed to H5N1 and additional testing. “This is a significant move towards the assessment that these H5N1 viruses are a greater risk than the CDC estimated before,” Dr. Gregory Gray said.
Dr. Jochen Reiser spoke to the Houston Business Journal about boosting biotech innovation, growing UTMB’s commercial output and making UTMB a go-to spot for various specialties of care. “If I were to ask you who takes care of the enormous amount of kidney diseases in the state of Texas, you wouldn’t be able to name a specific institution. But if I asked you who takes care of cancer, you’d say [the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center],” Reiser said. “In Texas, we can be that provider of choice for kidney health.”
Drinking raw unpasteurized milk can be dangerous because of the presence of pathogenic bacteria and viruses, write Drs. Norbert Herzog and David Niesel in their weekly Medical Discovery News column.
Dr. Giulio Taglialatela has parlayed a fascination with the brain that he's had since he was a child into a career that's spanned more than three decades. With much work left to do, he shows no signs of slowing down now.
“Given that the concerns of pregnant women and the concerns of women with body dysmorphic disorder are similar in their nature, it is likely that pregnant women with body dysmorphic disorder symptoms may experience more difficulty adjusting to their rapidly changing bodies,” writes UTMB’s A. Hope Gibson and colleagues about their recent paper on pregnancy and body image.
The University of Texas Medical Branch Clear Lake Campus has received certification from DNV as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, reflecting the highest level of competence for treatment of serious stroke events and complications.
“This is a significant move towards the assessment that these H5N1 viruses are a greater risk than the CDC estimated before,” UTMB’s Dr. Gregory Gray tells the AP as health officials call for more testing of farm workers.
Studies show that being kind to one another has numerous health benefits, writes Dr. Samuel Mathis in this week’s column.