At the Bedside: Patient with rare genetic metabolic disorder can eat regular food, thanks to new drug tested in clinical trial at UTHealth Houston
April 24, 2024
For the first time in her 37 years, Andrea Price is eating any food she wants.
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UTHealth Houston champions sustainability
April 19, 2024
From recycling condensation into a water feature to green chemistry practices, UTHealth Houston focuses on campuswide initiatives to reduce the university’s environmental impact through UTHealth Houston’s Sustainability Program.
At the Bedside: Patient with Parkinson’s disease sets out to travel the world after treatment at UTHealth Houston
April 18, 2024
An avid world traveler, Sophia Agnihotri knew something was wrong when she started experiencing uncontrollable shaking and extreme fatigue. Her symptoms made it difficult to do daily tasks and ultimately led her to quit her job. After being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, she found relief and new hope through treatment by Mya Schiess, MD, at UTHealth Houston.
UTHealth Houston students take part in mass casualty simulation
April 15, 2024
UTHealth Houston’s Center for Interprofessional Collaboration held its annual large-scale mass casualty simulation Thursday, April 11, an effort to train students in responding to mass casualty incidents.
Nearly $4 Million Awarded for Adolescent Cancer Research
April 12, 2024
Assistant Professor Paula Cuccaro, PhD; Professor Ross Shegog, PhD; and Associate Professor Lara Savas, PhD, were awarded $3,996,163 from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) to develop adolescent cancer prevention research. These awards were part of a $100 million grant to continue Texas's initiatives to build cancer research and represent the country's most significant state initiative to combat cancer.
Dental hygiene graduate student follows heart for teaching others at UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry
April 11, 2024
Kristen Valenzuela, RDH, BSDH, a Master of Science in Dental Hygiene candidate at UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry, has a heart for teaching others that made an impact closer to home when she convinced her reluctant grandfather, a Vietnam War veteran, to visit Give Vets a Smile and, in addition to a cleaning, get his dentures properly fitted.
UTHealth Houston OB/GYN department receives Center of Excellence accreditation from Surgical Review Corporation
April 8, 2024
The Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston recently achieved accreditation from the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) as a Center of Excellence. This accreditation recognizes the department’s commitment and high standard of patient care and safety.
Fetoscopic surgery by UTHealth Houston maternal-fetal medicine specialists to correct vasa previa Type 2 results in healthy baby girl for young couple
March 28, 2024
With fetoscopic surgery, maternal-fetal medicine specialists at UTHealth Houston treat potentially fatal vasa previa Type 2 pregnancy complication, giving young couple a healthy baby girl.
Teddy bear clinic brings smiles at student-led UTHealth Houston Cares event
March 28, 2024
Smiling children with teddy bears in tow were a common scene at the UTHealth Houston Cares health fair on Saturday, March 9. This no-cost community event, held for the fifth year at UT Physicians Multispecialty – Jensen, provided a warm and friendly environment for children and their families.
A tale of resilience: Samsuhadi’s journey to medicine at UTHealth Houston
March 28, 2024
Second-year medical student Karina Samsuhadi’s path to medicine is woven with threads of fortitude and gratitude after she struggled with housing instability.
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