Ask the Expert: World Cup travel and Ebola risk
Welcome to Ask the Expert, a UTHealth Houston newsroom series in which leading physicians examine pressing health challenges. In this edition, we address the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda and how the United States could be affected through travel….
UTHealth Houston report in NEJM: Deadly fungal infection acquired during surgery in Mexico led to death and brainstem, blood supply injuries
A life-threatening mold infection known as health care-associated Fusarium solani meningitis can be associated with a delayed, but devastating, injury to the brainstem and its blood supply among those infected, according to physicians from UTHealth Houston (external link). A report,…
Flu season is here: Get vaccinated
If the long, hot summer wasn’t enough of a challenge – flu season is right around the corner. While getting vaccinated should remain a priority, there is now a compounding concern of COVID-19 returning with a recent rise in cases…
UTHealth Houston set to enroll patients for long COVID clinical trials
Two clinical trials that will evaluate drugs, biologics, medical devices, and other therapies for long COVID that are sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will launch at UTHealth Houston. The trials are part of the NIH Researching COVID to…
Ft. Bend County health department investigating after localized outbreak of Legionellosis
Luis Ostrosky, MD, spoke to KHOU-TV Channel 11 (external link) about the legionellosis outbreak in Fort Bend County and what residents should be aware of. The story also appeared online (external link).
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 (external link), 5 (external link), and 10 p.m (external link). shows.
Interim Recommendations for Diagnosing and Managing Suspected Fungal Meningitis Associated with Epidural Anesthesia Administered in Matamoros, Mexico
Luis Ostrosky, MD, was a part of the CDC’s Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity webinar (external link) to talk about recommendations for diagnosing and managing suspected fungal meningitis associated with epidural anesthesia administered in Matamoros, Mexico. His presentation starts at…
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.
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.
New Recommendations for Vaccination Against Covid-19
Luis Ostrosky, MD, spoke to Univision Houston Channel 45 (external link) about COVID-19 vaccination recommendations.