Professor’s study backs FDA approval of fish oil to save critically ill babies
October 24, 2018
Omegaven is a lifesaving fish oil treatment for babies with gastrointestinal complications.
Study associates stress with impaired memory, reduced brain size in middle age
October 24, 2018
Adults in their 40s and 50s with higher levels of cortisol—a hormone linked to stress—performed worse on memory and other cognitive tasks than peers of the same age with average cortisol levels, research found.
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 […]
Nominate your colleagues for the 2019 Presidential Awards
October 17, 2018
The nomination process for the 2019 Presidential Excellence Awards is now open with a submission deadline of Nov. 16.
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 […]