Medical Discovery News-The altitude gene: A Denisovan gift
Galveston County Daily NewsJanuary 20, 2015
By Norbert Herzog and David Niesel
Those traveling to the Himalayas have a tough time adjusting to the harsh altitude. But for those native to... more »
Inside UTMB MLK award ceremony, luncheon on Jan. 29
Galveston County Daily NewsJanuary 20, 2015
By UTMB COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT
Members of the community are invited to attend UTMB’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Excellence in Servant... more »
Dr. Victor S. Sierpina-Enjoy veggies in a nice smoothie
Galveston County Daily NewsJanuary 20, 2015
By Victor S. Sierpina
When a recent freezing cold front blew in, I decided to get out and harvest my winter garden.
Besides mustard greens,... more »
Dr. Victor S. Sierpina-Enjoy veggies in a nice smoothie
Galveston County Daily NewsJanuary 20, 2015
By Victor S. Sierpina
When a recent freezing cold front blew in, I decided to get out and harvest my winter garden.
Besides mustard greens,... more »
Inside UTMB: MLK award ceremony, luncheon on Jan. 29
Galveston County Daily NewsJanuary 20, 2015
The community is invited to attend UTMB’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Excellence in Servant Leadership Award Ceremony and Luncheon on Jan. 29 fr... more »
Organic food and your health
Arthritis FoundationJanuary 20, 2015
With reports that antioxidants and other critical nutrients can help stave off disease, many people with arthritis turn to the grocery aisles to save... more »
Family income, expectations tied to kindergarten performance
Drugs.comJanuary 20, 2015
U.S. children entering kindergarten do worse on tests when they're from poorer families with lower expectations and less focus on reading, computer us... more »
Texas prisons try telemedicine to curb spending
The Dallas Morning NewsJanuary 20, 2015
More than $581 million was spent on health care for Texas’ 152,841 prisoners in 2011. Texas is trying to lower that cost by subcontracting... more »
UTMB offers latest treatment for stroke victims
January 19, 2015
The University of Texas Medical Branch offers a new minimally invasive procedure to remove blood clots that has been shown to help patients... more »
MultiShare Plan now enrolling members
January 15, 2015
In 2008, the University of Texas Medical Branch developed the successful MultiShare Plan, a program designed to help small businesses in Galveston... more »