New CLL meds: Improved survival rates, 1990-2018
Binsah George, MD, was quoted in an MDEdge (external link) article about how medications to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia are improving the survival rate of patients.
Human Metapneumovirus: Its Symptoms and Medical Treatment
Rodrigo Hasbun, MD, appeared on Univision Houston Channel 45 (external link) to talk about human metapneumovirus.
Primary TAVR may be best strategy for aortic stenosis causing cardiogenic shock
Abhijeet Dhoble, MD, was quoted in a Healio (external link) article about transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
Nurse, 52, diagnosed with cancer after fall led to brain bleed
Adan Rios, MD, and his patient were interviewed by TODAY (external link) about a minimally invasive surgery to treat middle meningeal artery embolization.
Warning for Patients Operated on in Matamoros, Mexico
Luis Ostrosky, MD, appeared on Telemundo Houston Channel 47 (external link) to talk about a fungal infection that could be linked to surgery.
Mental and Heart Health – Fifty Plus
John Higgins, MD, appeared on Doug Pike’s Fifty+ show (external link) on KPRC Radio to talk about how mental health affects your heart health (10:00 mark).
Fruits should be part of a healthy diet
John Higgins, MD, spoke to Medical News Today (external link) about the benefits of adding fruit to your everyday diet.
Coronavirus FAQ: ‘Emergency’ over! Do we unmask and grin? Or adjust our worries?
Luis Ostrosky, MD, spoke to NPR (external link) about safety precautions now that the COVID-19 public health emergency has ended.
Should You Avoid the Sugar Substitute Erythritol?
John Higgins, MD, was quoted in a Newsmax (external link) article about a new study which found that the sweetener, erythritol, is linked to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
New Recommendations for Vaccination Against Covid-19
Luis Ostrosky, MD, spoke to Univision Houston Channel 45 (external link) about COVID-19 vaccination recommendations.