New research sheds light on the potential cause of diabetic kidney disease September 20, 2023 • 1:13 p.m. For years, researchers have worked to understand why some people with diabetes get kidney disease while others do not. A paper published in today’s edition of Science Translational Medicine may have uncovered the reason: the existence of a new type of diabetes. ‘Secret shopper’ study finds errors, discrepancies in inquiries about hospital prices September 18, 2023 • 10:19 a.m. Although hospitals are required by law to publicly post prices for their services, it remains difficult for the public to get reliable information on what those services will cost. That’s the overall finding of a paper published Sept. 18 in in the Journal of the American Medical Association: Internal Medicine based on research out of the University of Texas Medical Branch. COPD-specific clinics might mean fewer ER visits August 10, 2023 • 9:48 a.m. A clinic specifically designed to educate, manage and treat patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease means fewer emergency room visits for patients, according to a new study. Campfire Safety: Cool the Coals July 17, 2023 • 12:02 p.m. Learn about campfire safety prevention, facts, and what you should do if a burn injury occurs Five warning signs of cataracts: UTMB Health ophthalmologists discuss causes, symptoms and solutions June 19, 2023 • 7:55 a.m. by Holly Galvan Posey with Community Impact's Storytelling team Cataracts can cause reduced clarity and vision impairment—sometimes akin to seeing through a frosted window—and they affect a staggering 70% of Americans by the age of 75. Learn the five warning signs they might be developing. Pediatric Scalds: A Burning Issue June 13, 2023 • 9:00 a.m. Learn about pediatric scald prevention, facts, and what you should do if a burn injury occurs PCOS—a complicated but common, treatable condition May 22, 2023 • 12:02 p.m. by Margaret Battistelli Affecting 6% to 12% (as many as 5 million) of U.S. women of reproductive age, polycystic ovarian syndrome is one of the most common hormonal endocrine disorders. Support – The secret weapon 3 busy UTMB Health women use for mental well-being May 18, 2023 • 12:47 p.m. by Holly Galvan Posey with Community Impact's Storytelling team In a recent story with Community Impact, Drs. Shawn Nishi, Tammy Cupit and Leila Wood shared the ways they manage their mental health amid a busy, full schedule and discussed potential ways for others to do the same. Brain has natural way to fight dementia, UTMB study suggests May 16, 2023 • 7:25 a.m. Some people who have Alzheimer’s disease pathology never get dementia because they have a protective biological mechanism working in their favor, a new study suggests. Cooking Safety for all May 8, 2023 • 9:00 a.m. Cooking is the number one cause of home fires. Have a plan before you turn on the heat. Search Categories Awards & Accolades Education Faculty/Staff News Health Care In The News Innovations News Releases Top News UTMB Research Contact Media Team UTMB Experts
New research sheds light on the potential cause of diabetic kidney disease September 20, 2023 • 1:13 p.m. For years, researchers have worked to understand why some people with diabetes get kidney disease while others do not. A paper published in today’s edition of Science Translational Medicine may have uncovered the reason: the existence of a new type of diabetes.
‘Secret shopper’ study finds errors, discrepancies in inquiries about hospital prices September 18, 2023 • 10:19 a.m. Although hospitals are required by law to publicly post prices for their services, it remains difficult for the public to get reliable information on what those services will cost. That’s the overall finding of a paper published Sept. 18 in in the Journal of the American Medical Association: Internal Medicine based on research out of the University of Texas Medical Branch.
COPD-specific clinics might mean fewer ER visits August 10, 2023 • 9:48 a.m. A clinic specifically designed to educate, manage and treat patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease means fewer emergency room visits for patients, according to a new study.
Campfire Safety: Cool the Coals July 17, 2023 • 12:02 p.m. Learn about campfire safety prevention, facts, and what you should do if a burn injury occurs
Five warning signs of cataracts: UTMB Health ophthalmologists discuss causes, symptoms and solutions June 19, 2023 • 7:55 a.m. by Holly Galvan Posey with Community Impact's Storytelling team Cataracts can cause reduced clarity and vision impairment—sometimes akin to seeing through a frosted window—and they affect a staggering 70% of Americans by the age of 75. Learn the five warning signs they might be developing.
Pediatric Scalds: A Burning Issue June 13, 2023 • 9:00 a.m. Learn about pediatric scald prevention, facts, and what you should do if a burn injury occurs
PCOS—a complicated but common, treatable condition May 22, 2023 • 12:02 p.m. by Margaret Battistelli Affecting 6% to 12% (as many as 5 million) of U.S. women of reproductive age, polycystic ovarian syndrome is one of the most common hormonal endocrine disorders.
Support – The secret weapon 3 busy UTMB Health women use for mental well-being May 18, 2023 • 12:47 p.m. by Holly Galvan Posey with Community Impact's Storytelling team In a recent story with Community Impact, Drs. Shawn Nishi, Tammy Cupit and Leila Wood shared the ways they manage their mental health amid a busy, full schedule and discussed potential ways for others to do the same.
Brain has natural way to fight dementia, UTMB study suggests May 16, 2023 • 7:25 a.m. Some people who have Alzheimer’s disease pathology never get dementia because they have a protective biological mechanism working in their favor, a new study suggests.
Cooking Safety for all May 8, 2023 • 9:00 a.m. Cooking is the number one cause of home fires. Have a plan before you turn on the heat.