Research from a large study in Finland has shown that some mental illnesses may be transmissible among adolescents, write Drs. Norbert Herzog and David Niesel in their weekly Medical Discovery News column.
The University of Texas Medical Branch Department of Pathology is the first academic healthcare center in Texas to add an artificial intelligence-based-tool to its routine workflow for the diagnosis of prostate cancer.
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 (UTMB).
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.
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.
The University of Texas Medical Branch is among 50 institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of State as a 2024 Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution Leader. 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.
The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) 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.
The Health Education Center at The University of Texas Medical Branch has been awarded full accreditation by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare. Widely recognized as the gold standard in health care simulation, the accreditation acknowledges exceptional performance in this vital aspect of health care education and training.
The Infectious Science Podcast debut its second season with new student writers and co-hosts and a continued passion for exploring the links between the health of animals, humans and the environment.
The UTMB Brain Health Institute, a world-renowned neuroscience hub focused on rapidly transitioning groundbreaking discoveries in biomedical neuroscience to clinical applications, awarded four grants this year.
UTMB receives Healthgrades Specialty Excellence Awards, placing the hospital among the nation’s top 10% for pulmonary care, gastrointestinal surgery and critical care.
The Gulf Coast Consortia recently named two researchers at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) as recipients of the John S. Dunn Foundation Collaborative Research Award which supports research in the quantitative biomedical sciences with research seed grants.
Using bumetanide, a diuretic drug already approved by the Food and Drug Administration, researchers at The University of Texas Medical Branch were able to protect excitatory neurons from the damage caused by long-term swelling in spinal cord injuries.
Dr. Jay Levy, a trailblazer in HIV research, delivers the keynote address at the upcoming University of Texas Medical Branch HIV Symposium on October 15 at 9:15 a.m.
Dr. Roman Petrov shares his insights on successfully performing the first robotic uniportal lobectomies in the United States
Dr. Stanley Watowich discusses new research at the University of Texas Medical Branch holds promise for helping people maintain strength and mobility as they age.
Researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch recently made a breakthrough in understanding how aging contributes to glaucoma, the second leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. Their latest study published in Molecular Therapy highlights the crucial role of the anti-aging protein, Sirt6, for preventing vision loss in millions affected by the disease.
All pregnant mothers hope for the healthy, full-term delivery of their baby. But for many mothers, that's not how things go.
The UTMB Faculty Excellence Award program highlights and celebrates notable faculty members in categories including, Excellence in Clinical Service, Excellence in Education, Excellence in Mentoring, and Excellence in Research.
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.