UTMB scientists successfully grow human lungs in lab in just three days

KTRK-TV (Ch. 13, Houston)February 14, 2014

For the first time, scientists at UTMB have successfully grown human lungs in the lab. Growing organs may seem like science fiction, but it's the... more »

Oncologists can cut costs while maintaining quality of care

MedscapeFebruary 14, 2014

The alarmingly high increases in the cost of cancer care can be reined in. However, it will require that the oncology community take responsibility fo... more »

Accolades

Texas Medical Center NewsFebruary 14, 2014

Several UTMB faculty and students are listed in the Accolades section of the latest edition, including Debra Cooper, Anne Culotta, Dr. James Goodwin,... more »

UTMB opened first state-funded hospital for African-Americans in Texas

Texas Medical Center NewsFebruary 14, 2014

Continuing coverage: A philanthropist, a university and a community came together to open the first state hospital for African-Americans in Texas. In... more »

Hospital readmission rate varies following care at rehabilitation facilities providing services to Medicare fee-for-service patients

Medical News TodayFebruary 12, 2014

Among rehabilitation facilities providing services to Medicare fee-for-service patients, 30-day hospital readmission rates vary, from about 6 percent... more »

Are you ready to start a healthier second life?

Galveston County Daily NewsFebruary 12, 2014

In the latest column by UTMB’s Dr. Victor S. Sierpina: If I were to tell you that up to 70 percent of all visits to a doctor are now thought to ... more »

Keeping Kids Healthy: Mental health as important as physical health in children

Galveston County Daily NewsFebruary 12, 2014

In the latest Keeping Kids Healthy column by UTMB Drs. Sally Robinson and Keith Bly: Hissy fits. Temper tantrums. The blues. Like adults, children... more »

Vaccine Smarts - There are special vaccine recommendations for asplenic people

Galveston County Daily NewsFebruary 12, 2014

Vaccine Smarts By Dr. Richard Rupp and Bridget Hawkins, Ph.D. Dear Vaccine Smarts, After I had my spleen and appendix removed following... more »

Keeping Kids Healthy - Mental health as important as physical health in children

Galveston County Daily NewsFebruary 12, 2014

Keeping Kids Healthy By Drs. Sally Robinson and Keith Bly Hissy fits. Temper tantrums. The blues. Like adults, children also suffer from these... more »

Inside UTMB: Lab director receives vaccine development grant

Galveston County Daily NewsFebruary 11, 2014

By UTMB communications department Scott Weaver, director of the Institute for Human Infections and Immunity and scientific director of the... more »