Stories from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston)
December 3, 2024
A new UTHealth Houston study focused on finding the best surgical technique for reconstruction of the acromioclavicular joint (ACJ), where the collarbone meets the shoulder blade, has the potential to enhance recovery and long-term shoulder health for young athletes.
November 27, 2024
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more prevalent in health care, organizations and clinicians must take steps to ensure its safe implementation and use in real-world clinical settings, according to an article co-written by Dean Sittig, PhD, professor with McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston and Hardeep Singh, MD, MPH, professor at Baylor College of Medicine.
November 25, 2024
After graduating EMT school in 2014, Luke was fully prepared to take the call to help people and families in need. But one thing he didn’t prepare for was to be the one on the other end of the line asking for help.
November 19, 2024
No two people look at a painting or watch a performance the same way. One might pick up color, brushstrokes, the resonance of a voice. Another might see a hidden figure, the shape of a smile, or the lightness in the footsteps as an actor crosses the stage.
November 18, 2024
In 2015, Orlando Rosales was washing his truck. Suddenly, a man approached him with a gun. Minutes later, a bullet shattered Rosales' right femur. With the help of a UTHealth Houston orthopedic surgeon, Rosales was able to walk again and the recovered bullet led to the identity of the man who shot him.
November 18, 2024
UTHealth Houston and its community members received three prestigious 2024 National Philanthropy Day Awards from the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Greater Houston Chapter during its annual luncheon held Wednesday, Nov. 13.
November 1, 2024
Medicare-certified home health agencies, which are key to allowing older adults to age in place, are increasingly going through ownership changes, raising concerns about health care spending, workforce, and quality of care, according to a study by UTHealth Houston.
October 21, 2024
A device that delivers direct stimulation to the brain was found to be a safe and effective means of treating depression at home, according to a new study by researchers at UTHealth Houston; the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at King’s College London; and the University of East London.
October 16, 2024
Nurses from UTHealth Houston’s Behavioral Sciences Campus, UT Physicians, and Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston have been selected by The Good Samaritan Foundation of Texas for its 20th annual Excellence in Nursing Awards.
October 10, 2024
Ashley Hallock, 35, describes the day she joined a clinical trial studying stem cells for bipolar disorder as the most important day of her life.
“For me, it was a godsend,” she said.
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