UTMB training brain surgeons with realistic 3-D imaging
April 16, 2013
Cutting-edge gaming technology teaches virtual surgery
By Jim Kelly
Imagine you have a brain tumor and your doctor says surgery is the only way... more »
Latino teens take lead among peers in getting HPV vaccine
Fox News LatinoApril 12, 2013
Vaccination against HPV is nowhere near being widespread, despite the potential complications of contracting the sexually transmitted disease.... more »
Latino teens take lead among peers in getting HPV vaccine
Fox News LatinoApril 12, 2013
Vaccination against HPV is nowhere near being widespread, despite the potential complications of contracting the sexually transmitted disease.... more »
Majority of U.S. medical schools have strong pharmaceutical conflict-of-interest policies; AMSA survey to review policies at U.S. teaching hospitals next
Pharmacy ChoiceApril 12, 2013
While only four medical schools ban sales representatives from campus, the majority of U.S. medical schools have implemented strong... more »
Inside UTMB: Urgent care now open
Galveston County Daily NewsApril 12, 2013
News in this week’s Inside UTMB: A new adult urgent care center is open nights and weekends at the Specialty Care Center at Victory Lakes;... more »
Doctors’ column: Early treatment of Alzheimer's explored
Abilene Reporter-NewsApril 12, 2013
In this week’s Medical Discovery News with UTMB’s David Niesel and Norbert Herzog: More and more data suggest that treatment for... more »
A taste of healthy kitchens on island
Galveston County Daily NewsApril 12, 2013
In this week’s column by UTMB’s Dr. Victor S. Sierpina: Cooking at home allows us to control ingredients, sodium, fat content, portion... more »
Use antibiotics judiciously to help preserve power
Galveston County Daily NewsApril 12, 2013
In this week’s Keeping Kids Healthy column by UTMB Drs. Sally Robinson and Keith Bly: Despite a growing concern in the medical community over... more »
UTMB launches new scheduling, registration and billing system
April 10, 2013
In an effort to enhance the health-care experience for its patients, effective April 6, the University of Texas Medical Branch began using a new... more »
Adult urgent care open nights and weekends
April 10, 2013
Beginning April 9, the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston will open an after-hours adult urgent care center. Located in the UTMB... more »