Bioethicist to speak on the ethics of physician-assisted suicide

October 24, 2018

Dr. Emanuel is chair of the Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policies at the University of Pennsylvania.

UT Health Physicians honor providers for exceptional patient care

October 23, 2018

Leaders of UT Health Physicians at the Medical Arts & Research Center presented the 2018 WOW! of the Year award and the 2018 Patient Experience Practice Champion of the Year Award on Oct. 22. These awards recognize practices, providers and employees who go above and beyond to ensure that every patient has the best experience […]

Preventing kidney disease in patients with diabetes

October 15, 2018

Both type 2 and type 1 diabetes patients are at increased risk for the development of kidney disease. Most people with kidney disease have no symptoms, but your primary care doctor can perform two simple tests to check how your kidneys are working. One is a blood test (measurement of the creatinine) and the other is a […]

Fertility: innovations lower costs and open opportunities

October 15, 2018

National Infertility Awareness Week (April 22-28, 2018), founded by the fertility support group RESOLVE, is intended to increase awareness of how infertility affects men and women. It also encourages the public to understand reproductive health.  This year, take the pledge to #flipthescript to encourage dialogues about barriers to care and opportunities for those who cannot conceive naturally. The […]

Men’s health update: heart disease

October 15, 2018

Heart disease is a condition that negatively impacts the way your heart works. The most common type of heart disease is coronary artery disease. This disease is caused by the presence of blockages (or “plaques”) in blood vessels of the heart. Blockages are due to the build-up of cholesterol, fat and other substances in the […]