Stories from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)
February 24, 2021
Fox 26 News
As many are dealing with stress after last week’s winter storm, Jennifer Hughes, PhD, spoke to Fox 26 News about grounding and breathing techniques to help bring you back to the present moment when you are feeling overwhelmed.
February 21, 2021
Univision Houston Channel 45
Jorge Salazar, MD, was interviewed by Univision Houston Channel 45 about a patient born with half a heart.
February 18, 2021
NeurologyToday
Sean Savitz, MD, was interviewed by NeurologyToday about a study that showed autologous stem cells were safe for chronic stroke patients.
February 17, 2021
NBC Nightly News
Hilary Fairbrother, MD, spoke to NBC Nightly News about carbon monoxide poisoning.
February 17, 2021
NPR All Things Considered
Samuel Prater, MD, spoke to NPR All Things Considered about carbon monoxide poisoning victims being treated at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and other local hospitals, and the need for the public to stop using barbecue grills and other improper heating devices inside homes.
February 15, 2021
The Washington Post
Catherine Troisi, PhD, was quoted in The Washington Post about the likelihood of catching the common cold even if you are practicing COVID-19 prevention measures, such as wearing a mask and social distancing.
February 10, 2021
Houston Public Media
Luis Ostrosky, MD, and Henry Wang, MD, were interviewed by Houston Public Media for episode 2 of their docuseries on the medical center’s response to the coronavirus called TESTED. The episode was also posted on Houston Public Media’s Facebook page.
February 09, 2021
HealthDay
Kalyani Sonawane, PhD, was quoted in a HealthDay article about research she led revealing HPV vaccine hesitancy among parents of teens in the U.S. is on the rise.
February 09, 2021
Austonia
Dennis Andrulis, PhD, MPH, was quoted in Autonia magazine about health equity and ensuring vulnerable communities have access to the COVID-19 vaccine.
February 07, 2021
Telemundo Houston Channel 47
George Delclos, MD, MPH, spoke to Telemundo Houston Channel 47 about new research showing the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine may not provide much protection against the South African variant of the virus.