Embryonic signs that stem from poor defense
December 4, 2007
Galveston County Daily News, Dec. 4, 2007 In his Health and Medicine column, UTMB's Howard Brody takes embryonic stem cell opponents to task for... more »
Illegal-immigrant cancer care on chopping block
December 4, 2007
Chicago Tribune, Dec. 3, 2007 The University of Texas Medical Branch could stop offering cancer care to indigent and undocumented immigrants in order... more »
Aerosol launches immune response in lungs to wipe out lethal infections
December 4, 2007
WebWire, Dec. 3, 2007 An inhaled immune system stimulant protects mice against lethal pneumococcal pneumonia and other deadly bacterial, viral and... more »
Compact Clinicals announces exclusive agreement with Dr. Robert Hirschfeld
December 4, 2007
WebWire, Dec. 3, 2007 Compact Clinicals announced today an agreement with Dr. Robert Hirschfeld, chairman of the UTMB Department of Psychiatry and... more »
Stomach virus infects about 300 inmates at Beeville prison
December 4, 2007
Corpus Christi Caller-Times, Dec. 3, 2007 A contagious gastrointestinal virus that causes vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps and nausea has... more »
Outstanding purse recovery at hospital
December 3, 2007
Galveston County Daily News, Dec. 3, 2007 Georgia Bays of Texas City thanks UTMB Sgt. Brian Kursnerik for his help in recovering her stolen purse. more »
Hospitals marshal resources to wipe out MRSA
December 3, 2007
USA Today, Dec. 3, 2007 A recent federal report on the growth of "superbugs" - deadly bacteria resistant against most antibiotics - has renewed... more »
UTMB may deny cancer care to undocumented immigrants
December 3, 2007
Galveston County Daily News, Dec. 2, 2007 UTMB is considering a policy that would deny cancer care to indigent, undocumented immigrants - an unusual... more »
UTMB may end cancer care of poor illegal immigrants
December 3, 2007
Houston Chronicle, Dec. 3, 2007 UTMB may soon close its doors to poor illegal immigrants who need cancer care, a move that could increase the patient... more »
Dynamic Dee turns out for birthday bash
December 3, 2007
Galveston County Daily News, Dec. 3, 2007 In her Scenes column, Frances Powell makes note of the celebration honoring 36 years of service to UTMB by... more »