COPD readmissions reduction program decreases 30-day hospital readmission, may increase mortality
September 10, 2020
The 30-day readmission rate for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease has decreased but the mortality rate has increased. Hospitals, in... more »
COPD readmissions reduction program decreases 30-day hospital readmission, may increase mortality
September 10, 2020
The 30-day readmission rate for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease has decreased but the mortality rate has increased. Hospitals, in... more »
UTMB Wins Award for Health Education Center
September 10, 2020
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Coronavirus reinfections: three questions scientists are asking
NatureSeptember 4, 2020
Nature, Sept. 4, 2020
UTMB’s Thomas Geisbert is included in this story about second infections and long-term immunity to covid-19. So far,... more »
In Galveston County, hundreds volunteer for COVID-19 vaccine trials
Galveston County Daily NewsSeptember 4, 2020
Galveston County Daily News, Sept. 4, 2020
UTMB’s Richard Rupp tells The Daily News that covid-19 vaccine trial volunteers in Galveston County... more »
COVID-19 may be more dangerous for drug abusers, UTMB study shows
Galveston County Daily NewsSeptember 2, 2020
The Galveston County Daily News, Sept. 2, 2020
The Daily News reported on a UTMB study that found that people who have substance abuse disorders... more »
COVID-19 Might Just Be The First Big Pandemic Of Many This Century
Buzzfeed September 1, 2020
Buzzfeed, Sept. 1, 2020
“I don’t think it is avoidable. But it is preventable,” UTMB’s Nikos Vasilakis told Buzzfeed of... more »
People with substance-use disorder are at higher risk of contracting COVID-19, becoming seriously ill
September 1, 2020
A new study by researchers from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
suggests that people with substance use disorders may be... more »
America Is Facing a Monkey Shortage
The AtlanticAugust 31, 2020
The Atlantic, Aug. 31, 2020
With more than more than 100 COVID-19 vaccines, therapies, and drugs in development, there is a national shortage of... more »
'Really heartbreaking': Social isolation can have harmful effects on seniors
Galveston County Daily NewsAugust 28, 2020
Galveston County Daily News, Aug. 28, 2020
“People just aren’t aware that when someone has congestive heart failure and they have high... more »