Putting the brakes on pain - Researchers protect GABA neurons from oxidative stress
August 5, 2013
Neuropathic pain — pain that results from a malfunction in the nervous system — is a daily reality for millions of Americans. Unlike norma... more »
Putting the brakes on pain - Researchers protect GABA neurons from oxidative stress
August 5, 2013
Neuropathic pain — pain that results from a malfunction in the nervous system — is a daily reality for millions of Americans. Unlike norma... more »
Texas roundup: EIV Capital, Appconomy, and UTMB
XconomyAugust 5, 2013
UTMB turned to a TV reality show for tactics to encourage innovation among its staff. Modeled after “Shark Tank,” during which budding... more »
On the rise: Construction continues on Jennie Sealy Hospital
Galveston County Daily NewsAugust 5, 2013
The Galveston skyline will have a new addition soon as construction continues on the new 13-story Jennie Sealy Hospital at UTMB. The new hospital... more »
University of Texas Medical Branch study explores NP regulations
Nurse.comAugust 5, 2013
Continuing coverage: A new UTMB study looked at the growth in care provided by nurse practitioners from 1998 to 2010 using state records and national ... more »
Districts plan school supply drives
Galveston County Daily NewsAugust 5, 2013
Galveston ISD hosts an annual Back to School Fair to connect with district families. Eligible families can pick up school supplies and sign up for... more »
White coats welcome new physician assistants
August 5, 2013
Incoming physician assistant students at the University of Texas Medical Branch received their white coats in a ceremony that welcomed them into... more »
School bell stress
Change Magazine August 4, 2013
Children with emotional or learning disabilities, or children enrolling in a new school, may find the transition from summer vacation days to a... more »
Protecting power grid focus of this year's hurricane preparation at University of Houston conference
KTRK-TV (Ch. 13, Houston)August 4, 2013
On Sept. 13, 2008, the costliest storm ever to make landfall in Texas struck near Galveston. Today, almost five years later at a conference at... more »
Does the Hispanic Paradox invalidate anti-immigration sentiment?
SaludifyAugust 2, 2013
On average, Hispanics live two years longer and tend to be healthier in many aspects than their non-Hispanic white counterparts, according to data... more »