External News Coverage
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.
Travel Buzz – The world on wheels
West University Buzz, 05/01/2013UTHealth professor Lex Frieden is featured in this month's "Travel Buzz" article about traveling with limited mobility in the West University Buzz.
Sleeping with the Enemy
HealthLeader, 05/01/2013Dr. Elda Ramirez is quoted in this week’s HealthLeader story addressing intimate partner violence.
Healthcare Impact 2013: Understanding the Affordable Care Act
News 92FM, 04/30/2013The Affordable Care Act or Obamacare is being phased in, leading up to 2014 when the health insurance marketplace comes into being. Dr. Pauline Rosenau is the first of several UTHealth faculty members to be interviewed for this News 92 FM weekly series on the Act.
Despite lack of guidelines, doctors screen for suicide
American Medical News , 04/29/2013Evidence shows that tools used in primary care may help identify adults at increased risk of suicide but have limited ability to detect the risk in adolescents. Dr. Michelle Barratt is quoted in this American Medical News article about screenings for suicide.
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