External News Coverage
'Sex superbug' makes it to the U.S.
KUHF FM, 05/07/2013Health officials in Houston and elsewhere are renewing the call for people to protect themselves against gonorrhea. A drug-resistant strain of the sexually transmitted disease has made its way into the United States.
Sunday Conversation: Houston scientist reports from Vatican
Houston Chronicle, 05/06/2013Dr. Charles Cox, a pediatric trauma surgeon at UTHealth, recently returned from the Vatican conference on regenerative medicine, where he presented his clinical research on the use of adult stem cells to treat traumatic brain injuries.
Healthcare Impact 2013: Coping with a shortage of doctors
News 92 FM, 05/06/2013The Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare is on the runway now, slated to take flight January first of 2014 and the entire health care industry is moving pieces into place. UTHealth's Dr. Thomas Murphy was interviewed for this News 92 FM series on the act.
Why a local cardiologist targets highly caffeinated products
KUHF, 05/06/2013Dr. John Higgins was recently interviewed by KUHF to explain why he and other health professionals are asking the Federal Drug Administration to regulate caffeine-containing products.
Caregivers have boundaries when speaking for patients
American Medical News, 05/06/2013In this American Medical News piece, Dr. John Halphen writes about caregivers’ boundaries when speaking for patients.
In children with hypertension, weight plus race don't add up equally
Family Practice News, 05/06/2013Race and weight seem to work in concert to drive up blood pressure in Hispanic and white children, a study by UTHealth's Dr. Joshua Samuels has shown. Samuels is quoted in this Family Practice News story about his research on children and obesity.
Veteran Job Fair
KPRC-TV Channel 2, 05/05/2013Brian Wilson, a UTHealth recruiter, visited the KPRC-TV Channel 2 studio to discuss the upcoming job fair for military veterans.
Is antibacterial soap effective and is it safe?
KPRC-TV Channel 2, 05/03/2013The Food and Drug Administration is reviewing the safety of an ingredient found in antibacterial liquid soaps that help kill bacteria because it might increase the risk of infertility and early puberty. UTHealth's Dr. Kelly Wirfel was interviewed for this KPRC story addressing the issue.
Heart health, cognition tied at all ages
MedPage Today, 05/02/2013A poorer cardiovascular risk profile correlates with poorer cognitive function, even among young adults, a population-based study showed. UTHealth's Dr. John Higgins was interviewed for a story based on this study linking cardiac risk factors and decreased brain function.
New caffeinated gums are a concern for many
NewsFix Channel 39, 05/02/2013UTHealth's Dr. John Higgins is featured in this NewsFix story about caffeinated gum and related health concerns.
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