Abstinence, but does it apply to football?
Galveston County Daily NewsOctober 1, 2013
By Dr. Victor S. Sierpina
Some years ago, I came across the concept of abstaining from the news for a week to help reduce my overall health and re... more »
Medical Discovery News - Yes, there is a weight-loss microbe living on and in us
Galveston County Daily NewsOctober 1, 2013
Medical Discovery News
By Norbert Herzog and David Niesel
John Donne wrote, “No man is an island.” Scientists would agree... more »
Inside UTMB - Golf tourney to benefit nursing students
Galveston County Daily NewsOctober 1, 2013
School of Nursing golf tournament
The 19th annual Salute to Nursing golf tournament takes place Friday at the Galveston Country Club, 14228 Stewart... more »
Health group holds clinic at community center
Laredo Morning TimesSeptember 30, 2013
A free health check-up clinic was held by the Medical Association of Hands and Feet in collaboration with the Texas Health and Human Service... more »
2013 President’s Cabinet Awards total more than $200,000
September 30, 2013
Eight programs to benefit Galveston-area community
Projects include cooking healthy meals, preventing drunk and distracted driving... more »
'Don't pray for me'
Galveston County Daily NewsSeptember 30, 2013
By Dr. Keith Bly
Today, I go to the operating room. I have an excellent neurosurgeon who specializes in operating on precisely my type of brain... more »
Applying health care research to problem of health care fraud
General Surgery NewsSeptember 27, 2013
The False Claims Act, a Lincoln-era statute, allows not only the government but also individuals acting on the government’s behalf to sue for re... more »
Focus on the host
The ScientistSeptember 27, 2013
A blood-based gene expression signature of patient response to pathogens can be used to detect respiratory viral infections and sufficiently... more »
Charity bra decorating event set for Oct. 3
Houston ChronicleSeptember 27, 2013
Haak Vineyards and Winery in Santa Fe will hold its Bra Dazzle event 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, to benefit UTMB services. According to a news re... more »
Shrimp Festival expected to draw 20,000 to Galveston
Lubbock Avalanche-JournalSeptember 27, 2013
The Galveston Island Shrimp Festival is set for Friday, Sept. 27 to Sunday, Sept. 29, in the Galveston Historic Strand District. Proceeds from the... more »