“OK Glass, start patient record.” Tech that changes the patient dialog
ForbesJuly 8, 2013
Former UTMB cardiology fellow Dr. Christian Assad-Kottner is working on a prototype application called CPRGlass that could (in theory) provide... more »
On track: High school student chooses medical program
Valley Morning StarJuly 8, 2013
A new competency-based accelerated pre-med/medical academic track for the bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences will begin this fall at the... more »
Texas Monthly names UTMB ‘Rising Stars’
Galveston County Daily NewsJuly 8, 2013
Thirteen UTMB physicians were selected by their peers as outstanding practicing doctors in Texas. After an extensive nomination and research process... more »
GISD Back to School Fair set for Aug. 16, seeking vendors
Galveston County Daily NewsJuly 8, 2013
The Galveston Independent School District’s Back to School Fair will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 16 at the Galveston Island Convention... more »
King Gimp’ to speak Friday
July 8, 2013
Dan Keplinger, artist, motivational speaker and the subject of the Academy Award-winning documentary “King Gimp,” will be on the... more »
Experts warn it could be another bad season for West Nile
Houston ChronicleJuly 5, 2013
Just weeks into mosquitoes' prime blood-sucking season, Texas public health officials are bracing for a possible encore of 2012's horrendous West... more »
The age of personal air monitoring is at hand
Houston ChronicleJuly 5, 2013
A Massachusetts company, Conscious Clothing, has won a $100,000 competition sponsored by the National Institutes of Health and the Environmental... more »
Researchers applaud Supreme Court ruling blocking patents on genes
Texas Medical Center NewsJuly 5, 2013
A landmark decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to block patents on naturally occurring genes is being met with enthusiasm from doctors, researchers... more »
Non-surgical prostate cancer treatment a first in Texas
Houston Style MagazineJuly 5, 2013
Continuing coverage: A new non-surgical prostate cancer treatment offered at UTMB virtually eliminates the side effects of impotence and incontinence... more »
Cat allergy relief: A vaccine is in Phase 3 of a clinical trial
Galveston County Daily NewsJuly 5, 2013
In this week’s Medical Discovery News with UTMB’s David Niesel and Norbert Herzog: Cat allergy sufferers may soon have a new option. A... more »