Brain tumor myths and truths
February 28, 2011
The way people’s cell phones are glued to their ears these days, one might expect the brain tumor rate to soar.
Scientists find a new way insulin-producing cells die
February 25, 2011
The death of insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas is a core defect in diabetes. Scientists in Italy and Texas now have discovered a new way that these cells die — by toxic imbalance of a molecule secreted by other pancreatic cells.
Healthy living tips – with lunch – to cut breast cancer risk
February 24, 2011
Healthy living in general is good preventive medicine, but it is possible to fine-tune that philosophy to lower one’s risk for developing breast cancer, which will affect one in eight women.
Serotonin plays role in many autism cases, studies confirm
February 24, 2011
Mouse models are yielding important clues about the nature of autism spectrum disorders, which impact an estimated one in 110 children in the U.S.
PSA velocity test a poor predictor of prostate cancer
February 24, 2011
Over-reliance on test could result in unnecessary biopsies
UT System Academy of Health Science Education elects 3 from San Antonio
February 24, 2011
Three outstanding faculty members of The University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio were elected this month to the UT System Academy of Health Science Education.