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- May 23 UT Physicians Bariatric Surgery Information Session
UT Physicians Minimally Invasive Surgeons of Texas answer all of your questions about bariatric surgery. Meet our UT Physicians at our Bellaire location, 6700 West Loop South, Suite 500..
RSVP: 713.892.5500- Jun 5 UT Physicians Reflux Surgery Information Session
UT Physicians Minimally Invasive Surgeons of Texas answer all of your questions about reflux surgery. Meet our UT Physicians at our Bellaire location, 6700 West Loop South, Suite 500.
RSVP: 713.892.5500- Jun 6 UT Physicians Revision Surgery Information Session
UT Physicians Minimally Invasive Surgeons of Texas answer all of your questions about revision surgery. Meet our UT Physicians at our Bellaire location, 6700 West Loop South, Suite 500..
RSVP: 713.892.5500- Jun 12 UT Physicians Bariatric Surgery Information Session
UT Physicians Minimally Invasive Surgeons of Texas answer all of your questions about bariatric surgery. Meet our UT Physicians at our Bellaire location, 6700 West Loop South, Suite 500..
RSVP: 713.892.5500- Jun 19 UT Physicians Reflux Surgery Information Session
UT Physicians Minimally Invasive Surgeons of Texas answer all of your questions about reflux surgery. Meet our UT Physicians at our Bellaire location, 6700 West Loop South, Suite 500.
RSVP: 713.892.5500- Jun 27 UT Physicians Bariatric Surgery Information Session
UT Physicians Minimally Invasive Surgeons of Texas answer all of your questions about bariatric surgery. Meet our UT Physicians at our Bellaire location, 6700 West Loop South, Suite 500..
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News and Events
Research participants needed for metabolic syndrome study
It is estimated that more than 50 million Americans have metabolic syndrome, which is marked primarily by abdominal obesity, increased blood pressure, and insulin resistance or glucose intolerance. Medical School researchers are studying whether a diet of rice improves symptoms associated with this condition. Led by Drs. Anil Kulkarni and Erik Wilson, faculty in the Department [...]
$2.4M grant to examine obesity, high-risk pregnancy
The link between obesity and high-risk pregnancies caused by preeclampsia and diabetes will be the focus of a $2.4 million National Institutes of Health research grant received by Dr. Sean Blackwell, associate professor of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive sciences. Researchers hope the observational study will provide them with a better understanding of the cause, diagnosis, and [...]
Grant supports bone graft research to treat battlefield injuries
The Airlift Research Foundation has awarded $200,000 to a Dental Branch researcher to work collaboratively with Medical School faculty on developing infection-resistant bone grafts to treat battlefield injuries. Dr. Yunzhi “Peter” Yang, of the Dental Branch’s Houston Biomaterials Research Center, will work with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Milan Sen, trauma surgeon Dr. John Holcomb, and bioengineer Dr. Jodie Conyers. [...]
Goldman receives Texas Radiological Society gold medal
Dr. Stanford Goldman, professor of diagnostic and interventional imaging and urology, is this year’s recipient of the Texas Radiological Society’s Gold Medal award for Outstanding Service to Radiology and Radiologists in Texas. The Texas Radiological Society is the oldest state radiological society in the United States and the second largest chapter in the American College [...]
UT cardiologist honored on 20th anniversary of Preventive Cardiology Forum
Twenty years ago, Dr. Francisco Fuentes created a forum to provide the most current information about cardiovascular disease prevention to those who are on the front lines of fighting heart disease. Made possible by a five-year award from the National Institutes of Health, it started as a free event with about 50 attendees. Two decades [...]
New Center of Excellence on Mood Disorders aims to unmask mysteries of mood disturbances
Mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder, are among the most frequent mental illnesses. Scientific findings suggest that as many as 20.9 million American adults suffer from mood disorders, which are leading causes of disability. Further, the impact of depression on people’s well-being seems to be comparable to the effects of the most disabling [...]
Hancock secures $1.4M in new cancer funds from state
Texas plans to invest $3 billion in cancer research over the next 10 years, and researchers at the Medical School are among the first to receive grants. Texas voters approved a constitutional amendment in 2007 establishing the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) and authorizing the state to issue $3 billion in bonds [...]
Study on vaccine to prevent cytomegalovirus seeks volunteers
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is currently conducting a study about cytomegalovirus (CMV) in adolescent girls. CMV is a common cause of mild upper respiratory illness, sometimes with fever and enlarged lymph nodes, in children of all ages. CMV can be passed from a mother to her unborn infant during pregnancy [...]
Thoracic aortic disease focus of UT Talks
How many of you have family members who have suffered a heart attack? How many of you have someone in your family who has had a stroke? What about aortic aneurysm? All around the room, people raised their hands as Dr. Dianna Milewicz demonstrated the prevalence of vascular diseases to the audience at UT Talks [...]
Rheumatologists advance genetic research related to disabling form of arthritis
Work done in part by Medical School researchers has led to the discovery of two new genes that are implicated in ankylosing spondylitis (AS), an inflammatory and potentially disabling disease. In addition, the international research team has pinpointed two areas along stretches of DNA that play an important role in regulating gene activity associated with [...]
Gasko appointed chair of education council
Dr. John Gasko, director of state initiatives for the Children’s Learning Institute (CLI), has been appointed chair of the Texas State Advisory Council on Early Childhood Education and Care. The council is required by the federal Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007. Initiatives of the Council will be supported by a pending [...]
Noblin named Outstanding Volunteer
Sarah Jane Noblin, genetic counselor in the Department of Pediatrics, recently was named the 2009 National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) Outstanding Volunteer at the group’s Annual Education Conference in Atlanta. The Outstanding Volunteer Award is presented annually to those who have made significant contributions to the NSGC over an extended period of time. This [...]
Researchers launch second phase of stem cell study
Medical School researchers have launched the second phase of a clinical trial testing a new stem cell-based therapy on injured heart muscle. Results from Phase I of the trial were published in the Dec. 8 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Researchers reported that patients were treated safely with intravenous adult [...]
Hematology
The physician faculty members of The University of Texas Medical School at Houston’s Division of Hematology provide both outpatient and inpatient consult services. Outpatients are seen at the Memorial Hermann Cancer Center/Hematology Services Clinic. Representing the best in their field, our physicians specialize in malignant and non-malignant disorders of red cells, white blood cells and [...]
Gulf States Hemophilia and Thrombophilia Center
The UT Gulf States Hemophilia and Thrombophilia Center serves patients with bleeding and clotting disorders including factor deficiencies, Von Willerbrand’s disease, platelet abnormalities, venous thromboembolism and thrombosis related to pregnancy and autoimmune disorders. Important numbers: Appointments: (713) 500-8360 Billing: (713) 500-8630 Medical Records: (713) 500-8360
Geriatric Medicine/Center for Healthy Aging
UT Geriatrics physicians specialize in managing patients with complicated medical diagnoses to help them maintain their health and quality of life as they age. Our physicians are faculty members of The University of Texas Medical School at Houston. This unique affiliation allows our physician specialists to offer comprehensive care for older patients in an environment [...]
Varicose Vein Treatment Program
Half of all Americans over age 50, and two-thirds of women over age 60, suffer from varicose veins. The problem is far more than cosmetic. The pain, swelling and leg fatigue can really discourage an active lifestyle. Severe varicose veins can even cause chronic infections and skin ulcerations. Varicose veins generally occur when the valves [...]
Herbert L. and Margaret W. DuPont Master Clinical Teaching Award: Dr. Francisco Fuentes
The young women and men that we train are our more important legacy.
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