Testosterone plays role in obesity for men
Galveston County Daily NewsFebruary 4, 2014
By Dr. Victor S. Sierpina
Men, there is now a simple medical biomarker at-home test for you called CYCYP.
Look straight down and see if you can... more »
Medical Discovery News - Do We Smell the Same Thing?
Galveston County Daily NewsFebruary 4, 2014
Medical Discovery News
By Drs. David Niesel and Norbert Herzog
Have you ever wondered if we all sense the world in the same way? Evidence... more »
Inside UTMB
Galveston County Daily NewsFebruary 4, 2014
Construction extends on Market and Sixth streets
Beginning this week, Market Street westbound will be closed from Second Street (Ferry Road) to... more »
Which are better: generic or name-brand meds?
Men’s HealthFebruary 3, 2014
When it comes to medications, generic drugs are like a plain white tee — the cheaper option does the same job as the one that breaks the bank.... more »
Couple’s routine visit to doctor saves wife’s life
Texas Medical Center NewsFebruary 3, 2014
Continuing coverage: Mary Wall and her husband J.C. were in the middle of a routine doctor’s check-up at UTMB when Mary suffered a massive... more »
Accolades
Texas Medical Center NewsFebruary 3, 2014
Dr. O.W. “Skip” Brown, associate professor of pediatrics at UTMB, has been elected chapter chairman of The Texas Chapter of the American... more »
UTMB School of Nursing recognized nationally
Bay Area CitizenFebruary 3, 2014
The School of Nursing online master’s degree program at UTMB has been recognized as a leader in graduate education, ranking sixth nationally... more »
Health Calendar
Houston ChronicleFebruary 3, 2014
Health Calendar: Feb. 24
UTMB will host a class by the Institute for Translational Sciences' Education Office, Translational Research — Tools... more »
Galveston promotes National Drug Facts Week
Houston Business JournalJanuary 31, 2014
Jan. 27 through Feb. 2 is National Drug Facts Week in Galveston. This week-long health observance is organized by the National Institute on Drug... more »
Keeping Kids Healthy: Serve healthier drinking alternatives over sweetened soft drinks
Galveston County Daily NewsJanuary 31, 2014
In this week’s Keeping Kids Healthy column by UTMB Drs. Sally Robinson and Keith Bly: In an effort to control the growing number of children... more »