One diagnosis, nine lives saved: Genetic testing alerts family to lurking danger
When Matt Herlevic’s infant son was rushed to the hospital with a life-threatening aortic aneurysm, it set off a chain of genetic testing that revealed a hidden danger running through their family. Thanks to the expertise of Dr. Dianna Milewicz…
ACGME accredits Allergy and Immunology Fellowship
The Department of Internal Medicine has received accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) for its Allergy and Immunology Fellowship – only the second such fellowship program in Houston. The fellowship received ACGME accreditation last month for a maximum…
Publications and Presentations – Allergy and Immunology (as of April 2025)
Faculty and trainees in the Division of Allergy and Immunology continue to advance the field through recent peer-reviewed publications focused on food allergy, chronic rhinosinusitis, and asthma. Kylie Jungles, MD, Mahboobeh Mahdavinia, MD, PhD; et al.: Prevalence of food allergy…
At the Bedside: Seconds away from death, heart attack patient decides to fight, survives with help from UTHealth Houston cardiologist
That Thursday morning in January started like any other as Christopher Blankenship, 47, headed into work feeling just fine. However, just a few hours into his eight-hour shift, he felt a slight discomfort between his shoulder blades. He shrugged the…
McGovern Medical Minutes with Dr. John Higgins
In the latest episode of McGovern Medical Minutes, Dr. John Higgins lays out some facts and myths about heart disease.
New Residency Program Directors Finalize Rank Lists Ahead of Match Day
Last week, ahead of the on-site second look for resident recruitment season, the Department of Internal Medicine’s new Residency Program Directors reached an exciting milestone—certifying their rank lists in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). We are thrilled to support…
At the Bedside: After loss, Myron Loop reconnects with art and his health
Myron Loop spent years of his life in a lonely, isolated state of mind after the loss of his wife. Now, he is reconnecting with his art and making his health a priority again after seeking help from a geriatric…
UT Physicians brings clear vision to allergy care with new clinic
UT Physicians’ new allergy and immunology clinic provides a beacon of hope for Houston’s sneezing and wheezing masses. This progressive practice promises to do more than treat symptoms. It aims to educate Houstonians and develop effective prevention strategies for them….
Champions of the Clinical Learning Environment
As a continual acknowledgment of the work it takes to foster a positive and professional learning atmosphere, the Directors of Learning Environment at McGovern Medical School announced 28 faculty members who have earned the title of 2024 Champions of the…
At the Bedside: Houston attorney shares her story of living with sickle cell anemia
From the outside, there is nothing about successful, busy attorney Brenda Adimora that hints at a disease she has fought all of her life. She maintains an active practice as a labor and employment attorney and was chair of the…