Genetic mutation can lead to coronary artery disease at 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…
What to Know About Small Bowel Obstruction, a Rare Complication of Bariatric Surgery
Brooks Cash, MD, was interviewed by Health about small bowel obstruction, a rare complication of bariatric surgery, in light of Lisa Marie Presley’s death.
Cardiologist raises concerns over Prime energy drink with children
John Higgins, MD, talked to KPRC-TV Channel 2 and FOX 26 News about the dangers of PRIME energy drinks.
Cash Named Outstanding Subspecialty Attending
Congratulations to Brooks Cash, MD, FACP, AGAF, FACG, FASGE, on being named the Outstanding Subspecialty Attending of the Year for 2022-23 by the Internal Medicine Residency Training Program. Cash is the chief of the UTHealth Houston Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition…
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.