How hot is too hot for the human body? Study offers new insights
John Higgins, MD, was quoted in a Medical News Today article about how much heat our body can handle.
Researchers uncover how a genetic mutation can cause individuals with normal cholesterol levels to develop coronary artery disease at a young age
A novel molecular pathway to explain how a mutation in the gene ACTA2 can cause individuals in their 30s – with normal cholesterol levels and no other risk factors — to develop coronary artery disease has been identified, according to…
Q&A: Early detection of rheumatoid arthritis is vital in young adults
Katherine Terracina, MD, spoke to Healio about how early detection of rheumatoid arthritis is vital in young adults.
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 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 treatment; Pushan Jani, MD, about how allergies can worsen COPD; and Guatam Sikka, MD, about the differences in lungs with COPD, and why…
Ft. Bend County health department investigating after localized outbreak of Legionellosis
Luis Ostrosky, MD, spoke to KHOU-TV Channel 11 about the legionellosis outbreak in Fort Bend County and what residents should be aware of. The story also appeared online.
COPD Hypoxia: What You Need to Know
HealthCentral interviewed Bindu Akkanti, MD, about complications patients experience with COPD; Sami Hossri, MD, about why asthma causes wheezing; and John Higgins, MD, about the connection between asthma and high blood pressure.
Increase in Cases of Streptococcus Infections
Rodrigo Hasbun, MD, talked to Univision Houston Channel 45 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, 5, and 10 p.m. shows.
Parent to Parent: Keeping parents safe in the extreme heat
John Higgins, MD, was quoted in a FOX 26 News article about how to beat the heat this summer.