“Adding an attitude of play is about trying to make things more interesting and meaningful," UTMB’s Dr. Elizabeth Lyons told AARP for an article on embracing a playful attitude toward exercise. "It can involve discovery, exploration, and spontaneity. There’s something unique about play that brings autonomy—you want to do it for its own sake.”
UTMB-TSU Team Awarded $1M to Analyze Cancer Disparities Using Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence
Researchers from the University of Texas Medical Branch and Texas Southern University have been awarded a $1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to use human-centered artificial intelligence to tackle the social and cultural barriers that hinder timely cancer diagnoses and effective treatments in the United States.
A nurse for more than two decades, Cleo Glover had to adjust to being the one needing the care during her ongoing battle with breast cancer.
From defining breast self awareness to discussing screening mammography guidelines, UTMB Health experts share the latest information to ensure women know what to do to stay on top of their breast health.
Dr. Karen Szauter, assistant dean in the Office of Educational Affairs at the University of Texas Medical Branch, was named a recipient of the 2023 Association of American Medical Colleges Alpha Omega Alpha Robert J. Glaser Distinguished Teacher Award.
Facing her second battle with breast cancer, Matilda Pettis is thankful to have the UTMB Breast Health team by her side through her journey.
When Stephanie Sanchez was diagnosed with breast cancer, the UTMB Breast Health team and the community around her showed up in a big way.
Dr. Tiziana Corsello, researcher and assistant professor at the University of Texas Medical Branch, was awarded the Catalyst Award from the American Lung Association Research Institute to study extracellular vesicles and how they carry viral infections. The award comes with $50,000 for up to two years.
At UTMB Health, breast cancer patients find not just treatment but a comprehensive care experience where patients can connect with their surgeon, medical oncologist, radiation oncologist and plastic surgeon all in one convenient location, often within a single day.
Physical therapy is an integral part of patients' care plans. Meet three members of the PT team and learn why they do what they do with such care, commitment and enthusiasm.
Ten University of Texas Medical Branch Community Clinics have been recognized by the American Heart Association and American Medical Association for their commitment to improving blood pressure control rates, with five earning Gold+ and five earning Silver Recognition as part of Target: BP.
A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch has found that electronic health interventions, including mhealth, digital health, telemedicine, and telehealth, can help Hispanic and Latino adults improve type 2 diabetes and obesity outcomes in the Americas.
Dr. Sharron Forest, professor and Doctor of Nursing Practice program director in the School of Nursing, is a 2023 recipient of the Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award.
UTMB’s Jennifer Young and Jessica den Herder were highlighted for their work to help home-bound patients prepare for hurricanes. “We realized if [our home-bound patients] were having a difficult time going to the clinic, they’re going to have a difficult time evacuating [during an emergency],” Ms den Herder told The Clinical Advisor.
Up to one-third of children may be diagnosed with growing pains, writes Dr. Sally Robinson in her column. While no one wants to have pain, it is a very important function of survival, she explains.
Water is essential for survival write Drs. David Niesel and Norbert Herzog, but how much to drink? New research shows that the old maxim of 8 glasses per day, about 2 liters, is not supported by the data and does not fit everyone everywhere, they write.
Appreciating life as art is a healing journey filled with gratitude, writes Dr. Victor S. Sierpina in his latest column.
Many veterinarians report that they are seeing more dog owners refusing to vaccinate their pets because of the public debate and politicization of COVID vaccines and pandemic mandate, write Drs. Megan Berman and Richard Rupp in their Vaccine Smarts column.
“With lung infections, lying down helps the cilia [little ‘hairs’ in our lungs] to more effectively move mucus out of the lungs, and the cough reflex is our body’s attempt to get rid of the excess mucus,” explains UTMB’s Dr. Samuel Mathis in this article about nighttime coughing and how to treat it.
UTMB sponsored Bra Dazzle 2023 is one of the can’t miss events for this year’s breast cancer awareness month, according to Houston TV station KPRC. This event helps raise money for UTMB’s Mobile Mammography program.