Stories from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston)
December 3, 2024
A new UTHealth Houston study focused on finding the best surgical technique for reconstruction of the acromioclavicular joint (ACJ), where the collarbone meets the shoulder blade, has the potential to enhance recovery and long-term shoulder health for young athletes.
November 27, 2024
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more prevalent in health care, organizations and clinicians must take steps to ensure its safe implementation and use in real-world clinical settings, according to an article co-written by Dean Sittig, PhD, professor with McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston and Hardeep Singh, MD, MPH, professor at Baylor College of Medicine.
November 26, 2024
The Val Jahnke Fire Training Facility in Houston buzzed with activity as UTHealth Houston students participated in the ninth annual Mass Casualty Incident Training on Nov. 22. The event provided participants with hands-on experience in responding to large-scale disaster scenarios.
November 25, 2024
After graduating EMT school in 2014, Luke was fully prepared to take the call to help people and families in need. But one thing he didn’t prepare for was to be the one on the other end of the line asking for help.
November 22, 2024
Alcohol use was the most common predictor of escalating cannabis vaping among youth and young adults, independent of demographic factors, according to research by UTHealth Houston published this month in the journal Social Science & Medicine.
November 19, 2024
No two people look at a painting or watch a performance the same way. One might pick up color, brushstrokes, the resonance of a voice. Another might see a hidden figure, the shape of a smile, or the lightness in the footsteps as an actor crosses the stage.
November 18, 2024
In 2015, Orlando Rosales was washing his truck. Suddenly, a man approached him with a gun. Minutes later, a bullet shattered Rosales' right femur. With the help of a UTHealth Houston orthopedic surgeon, Rosales was able to walk again and the recovered bullet led to the identity of the man who shot him.
November 18, 2024
UTHealth Houston and its community members received three prestigious 2024 National Philanthropy Day Awards from the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Greater Houston Chapter during its annual luncheon held Wednesday, Nov. 13.
November 11, 2024
Adolescents who meet the recommended guidelines of nine to 11 hours of sleep per day were shown to have a significantly lower risk of hypertension, according to a new study from UTHealth Houston.
November 5, 2024
Myron Loop spent years of his life in a lonely, isolated state of mind after the loss of his wife. Now, he is reconnecting with his art and making his health a priority again after seeking help from a geriatric physician.
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