Nurse, 52, diagnosed with cancer after fall led to brain bleed
Adan Rios, MD, and his patient were interviewed by TODAY 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 to talk about a fungal infection that could be linked to surgery.
UTHealth Houston establishes Institute on Aging
Nearly 4 million people in Texas are over the age of 65, making up nearly 15% of the state’s population, according to a 2019 report. By the year 2050, 1 in 4 adults in the United States will be older than…
Mental and Heart Health – Fifty Plus
John Higgins, MD, appeared on Doug Pike’s Fifty+ show 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 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 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 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 about COVID-19 vaccination recommendations.
The 7 Best ECG at Home Monitors of 2023
John Higgins, MD, was quoted in a Health article about at-home ECG monitors. The story also appeared on Yahoo! Sports.
Higgins’ paper discusses how to be great physicians
A recent paper from John P. Higgins, MD, MBA, MPhil, professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, on the “Ten Traits of Great Physicians,” has been published in the American Journal of Medicine. In the article, Higgins shares tips gathered from experiences throughout…