Depression, alcohol, and marijuana linked to later use of synthetic marijuana among teens
March 10, 2017
GALVESTON, Texas – In the first prospective study of synthetic cannabinoids or SCs – the group of chemicals that mimic the effects of... more »
Depression, alcohol, and marijuana linked to later use of synthetic marijuana among teens
March 10, 2017
GALVESTON, Texas – In the first prospective study of synthetic cannabinoids or SCs – the group of chemicals that mimic the effects of... more »
On how we can be more kind
Galveston County Daily NewsMarch 9, 2017
In his latest column, UTMB’s Victor S. Sierpina shared kindness-related quotes for readers to meditate on. “So my message is simply as... more »
Migraines From Mouth Bugs?
Huffington PostMarch 9, 2017
Those who suffer from migraines know that foods such as chocolate, red wines and processed meats are common triggers, write Drs. Norbert Herzog and... more »
High-tech simulators teach tomorrow’s health practitioners
Galveston County Daily NewsMarch 9, 2017
UTMB students are able to practice and simulate a large range of medical scenarios thanks to state-of-the-art mannequins in the Nursing... more »
Is testosterone-replacement therapy good or bad?
Men's FitnessMarch 9, 2017
Testosterone is important to male health but most normal, healthy 30 to 40 year old men don’t need testosterone-replacement therapy. “If... more »
GHF, UTMB partner to keep homes out of landfills
Galveston County Daily NewsMarch 7, 2017
The Galveston Historical Foundation has partnered with UTMB to remove historic homes that are in the way of new buildings going up at the Galveston Ca... more »
Anti-gravity treadmill can help runners
Galveston County Daily NewsMarch 7, 2017
The running column in the local Galveston newspaper focused on the antigravity treadmill in use at UTMB. “There’s a wonderful community of... more »
Inadequate Ventilation Reduced With Respiratory Monitoring Device
Anesthesiology NewsMarch 7, 2017
UTMB residents Johnny Nguyen and Thuan Ho spoke about a new technology that helps prevent episodes of inadequate ventilation in patients under... more »
New salmonella vaccine has potential to save lives
Fox 26March 7, 2017
Work being conducted by UTMB’s Ashok Chopra and his team to create a salmonella vaccine was featured on Houston’s Fox TV outlet.... more »