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 

• 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 

• 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 

• 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 

• 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 

• 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 

• 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 

• 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 

• 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 

• 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