UTMB’s Jamie Bailey participated in a panel discussion at the Invest: Houston 2023-2024 Launch Conference. “We’ve introduced ambient documentation technologies that allow physicians to focus more on patient care rather than paperwork,” Bailey said while discussing the impact of artificial intelligence on clinical documentation.
During a panel discussion at the 16th annual Galveston Women's Conference, three female UTMB faculty members shared their passions outside of work and how they help them find balance in life.
Drs. Norbert Herzog and David Niesel discuss the origins of coffee in their latest Medical Discovery News column.
Dr. Stan Watowich penned a piece for The Academic about NNMT inhibitors, a new class of drugs that could change how people age. “Imagine a world where ageing doesn’t mean losing strength but gaining a new lease on life,” Watowich writes. “That’s the promise of NNMT inhibitors, and it’s an exciting future that could soon become a reality.”
A more severe variant of the monkeypox virus is driving the 2024 mpox outbreak, write Drs. Megan Berman and Richard Rupp for this week’s Vaccine Smarts column. The good news is that effective vaccines are available, they write.
Dr. Darpan Patel with the UTMB School of Nursing shares insights on prostate cancer treatments, screenings and more.
This is “a compelling study” with several important insights about risks, says UTMB’s Dr. Gregory Gray about a study that shows that animals farmed for fur are loaded with viruses that could cause harm to humans.
The awards program aims to highlight and celebrate notable faculty members in categories including, Excellence in Clinical Service, Excellence in Education, Excellence in Mentoring, and Excellence in Research.
“As we move past Labor Day weekend, the symbolic start of fall, it’s the perfect time to think about vaccinations to prepare for the colder months ahead,” write Vaccine Smarts columnists Drs. Megan Berman and Richard Rupp. Flu and Covid vaccines are a top priority and are recommended by the CDC for everyone six months and older, they write.
Dr. Victor S. Sierpina argues for giving peace a chance as war is “one of the most enduring threats to public and personal health.”
The University of Texas Medical Branch School of Nursing has once again been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for the 2024–2027 program term. Schools apply and are selected for this distinction by Apple based on their commitment to continuous innovation in education and using Apple products to inspire, imagine, and impact teaching and learning.
“New research has identified a potentially powerful way to control mosquitoes that involves your skin microbiome,” write Drs. Norbert Herzog and David Niesel in their latest Medical Discovery News column.
During the latest segment with Houston Moms, psychologist and assistant professor Dr. Kimberly Gushanas talked about all things learning disabilities.
Becker's asked C-suite executives from hospitals and health systems across the U.S. to share their ideas to boost the patient experience. UTMB President Dr. Jochen Reiser pointed to patient access and artificial intelligence as key areas.
UTMB’s Dr. Scott Lea spoke to Univision 45 about the dangers of vibrio vulnificus infections also known as “flesh eating bacteria.” If untreated, infections can lead to amputations and death. “We see four to six cases a year,” Lea said.
UTMB Health has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024.
“It’s estimated that one cup of matcha has ten times more antioxidants than a cup of tea or coffee and has improved absorption of nutrients as well,” Dr. Samuel Mathis tells The Healthy for this story on the benefits of matcha tea.
Dr. Samuel Mathis weighed in on the health benefits of lemon water.
Research has shown supplemental taurine can extend the life of worms and mice, and improves the long-term health of monkeys and new research in humans is starting to match the results found in animals, write Drs. Norbert Herzog and David Niesel in their latest Medical Discovery News column.
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When you talk to Dr. Alan Landay about his career, a palpable, positive energy fills the room as he smiles and takes you through his decades-long journey that has now brought him to the University of Texas Medical Branch.