Past Contributions

• The Q&A: Daniel Ostermayer

  by Sarah Schroeder Jan. 16, 2017

  In this week's Q&A, we interview Daniel Ostermayer, an assistant professor of emergency medicine at the UTHealth McGovern Medical School. Full Story 

  Photo credit:  McGovern Medical School

• New report aims to change public perception of addiction

  by Sarah Schroeder Dec. 19, 2016

  A new report from the surgeon general lays out the aim of taking away the "burden of shame" that made a barrier for those seeking help with their addiction. Full Story 

  Photo credit:  Flickr

• The Q&A: Robert Lapus

  by Sarah Schroeder Dec. 19, 2016

  In this week's Q&A, we interview Robert Lapus, an emergency medicine physician with McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, about toy safety and how to protect kids from injury. Full Story 

  Photo credit:  UTHealth

• Hospitals outline preferences in letter to Trump

  by Sarah Schroeder Dec. 5, 2016

  The American Hospital Association wrote a letter to President-elect Donald Trump asking him not to abruptly repeal or change the Affordable Care Act, and requesting other reforms. Full Story 

  Photo credit:  Mike Segar/REUTERS

• The Q&A: Melissa Peskin

  by Sarah Schroeder Dec. 5, 2016

  In this week's Q&A, we interview Melissa Peskin, an associate professor at UTHealth School of Public Health in Houston, about her research on cyber dating abuse among middle schoolers. Full Story 

  Photo credit:  UTHealth

• Dementia rates might be decreasing

  by Sarah Schroeder Dec. 5, 2016

  Another study found that dementia is less prevalent than in the past, mirroring smaller studies which showed the same thing. But none have determined what caused the shift or whether it will continue. Full Story 

  Photo credit:  Todd Wiseman/The Texas Tribune

• House approves 21st century cure measure

  by Sarah Schroeder Dec. 5, 2016

  A long-anticipated bill designed to increase funding for medical research, new drugs and mental health treatment was approved by the U.S. House and is expected to pass the U.S. Senate and be signed into law by the end of the month. Full Story 

• Some hospitals open urgent care centers for cancer patients

  by Sarah Schroeder Dec. 5, 2016

  Some large academic hospitals have opened separate urgent care centers for people with cancer after finding that many patients were calling after hours and being sent to emergency rooms. Full Story 

  Photo credit:  Martin do Nascimento

• Researchers find gene linked to alcohol consumption

  by Sarah Schroeder Dec. 5, 2016

  Scientists believe they have pinpointed a specific gene that determines why some people drink alcohol to excess, while others are content with one or two drinks, according to a new study. Full Story 

  Photo credit:  Afshin Darian

• Dallas grand jury indicts 21 people in Forest Park case

  by Sarah Schroeder Dec. 5, 2016

  Forest Park Medical Center’s luxury hospitals operated a $40 million kickback scheme involving more than half a billion dollars in fraudulent claims, according to a grand jury that indicted 21 people, including several physicians. Full Story 

  Photo credit:  Illustration by Todd Wiseman

• The Bookshelf: Dec. 6, 2016

  by Sarah Schroeder Dec. 5, 2016

  In this week's Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights Attending. Full Story 

• The Q&A: Michael Heffernan

  by Sarah Schroeder Nov. 21, 2016

  In this week’s Q&A, we interview Michael Heffernan, the director of GuidaBot LLC R&D and Fannin Innovation Studio Principal, about the GuidaBot robotic-arm project and its healthcare implications. Full Story 

• Dreamless mutant mice reveal sleep problems

  by Sarah Schroeder Nov. 7, 2016

  Sleepy mutants sleep too much, whilst dreamless mutants lack deep sleep. Full Story 

• Over half of Americans have a chronic health issue

  by Sarah Schroeder Nov. 7, 2016

  A recent study found nearly 40 percent of Americans had at least one chronic medical condition. Full Story 

  Photo credit:  Eddie Seal

• Polio drugs considered for mystery paralysis cases

  by Sarah Schroeder Nov. 7, 2016

  Researchers say polio drugs could potentially be effective against a mysterious condition called acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) attacking children. Full Story 

• New procedure for enlarged prostates

  by Sarah Schroeder Nov. 7, 2016

  UroLift was found effective in treating symptoms of enlarged prostate without causing sexual side effects. Full Story 

  Photo credit:  Caleb Bryant Miller

• Texas-based Tenet to drop health plan business in 2017

  by Sarah Schroeder Nov. 7, 2016

  Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare, which operates health plans in Texas, Arizona, Michigan, California and Illinois that insure about 139,000 people, plans to scale back in 2017. Full Story 

  Photo credit:  Callie Richmond

• Mt. Everest-like atmosphere promotes heart regeneration

  by Sarah Schroeder Nov. 7, 2016

  Low-oxygen environments similar to that found at Mt. Everest may promote heart regeneration, a UTSW study shows. Full Story 

  Photo credit:  Callie Richmond

• The Bookshelf: Nov. 8, 2016

  by Sarah Schroeder Nov. 7, 2016

  In this week’s Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights Pharmageddon: A Nation Betrayed. Full Story 

• MD Anderson, CTRC target cancer in San Antonio

  by Sarah Schroeder Nov. 7, 2016

  MD Anderson teams with the Cancer Therapy and Research Center, part of the UT Health Science Center, to offer more cancer services in San Antonio. Full Story