ASHG honors Milewicz with Advocacy Award
The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) has named Dianna Milewicz, MD, PhD, professor and President George Bush Chair in Cardiovascular Medicine, as the 2023 recipient of its Advocacy Award. The Advocacy Award is bestowed upon individuals or a group of individuals…
Flu season is here: Get vaccinated
If the long, hot summer wasn’t enough of a challenge – flu season is right around the corner. While getting vaccinated should remain a priority, there is now a compounding concern of COVID-19 returning with a recent rise in cases…
Woman with gastroparesis finds sound care and a new sense of hope
When LaKisha Williams discusses the challenge of managing chronic gastroparesis, she looks at each day as a journey. “It is not easy. While I may be able to eat one minute, the next I may be nauseous or running to…
How hot is too hot for the human body? Study offers new insights
John Higgins, MD, was quoted in a Medical News Today (external link) article about how much heat our body can handle.
Once-weekly insulin vs. daily injection: Study finds one is more effective than the other
Absalon Gutierrez, MD, was quoted in a Medical News Today (external link) article about a study that compared the efficacy of once-weekly and once-daily insulin injections.
Lung Disease
As part of a series on lung diseases, HealthCentral interviewed Bindu Akkanti, MD, about corticosteroids for COPD (external link) treatment; Pushan Jani, MD, about how allergies (external link) can worsen COPD; and Guatam Sikka, MD, about the differences in lungs…
Ft. Bend County health department investigating after localized outbreak of Legionellosis
Luis Ostrosky, MD, spoke to KHOU-TV Channel 11 (external link) about the legionellosis outbreak in Fort Bend County and what residents should be aware of. The story also appeared online (external link).
COPD Hypoxia: What You Need to Know
HealthCentral interviewed Bindu Akkanti, MD, about complications patients experience with COPD (external link); Sami Hossri, MD, about why asthma causes wheezing (external link); and John Higgins, MD, about the connection between asthma and high blood pressure (external link).
Increase in Cases of Streptococcus Infections
Rodrigo Hasbun, MD, talked to Univision Houston Channel 45 (external link) about strep A cases.
Local Malaria Infection Reported in Texas
Luis Ostrosky, MD, spoke to Telemundo Houston Channel 47 about the first locally acquired case of malaria in the state. The interview appeared in the 4:30 (external link), 5 (external link), and 10 p.m (external link). shows.