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Spotlight on Scottie Wahlstrom!
When did you join UTHealth? What brought you here? I began working at UTHealth in April 2003. I worked in...
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First patient enrolled in stem cell therapy trial for traumatic injury
First patient enrolled in stem cell therapy trial for traumatic injury
The first patient has enrolled in a Phase II clinical trial evaluating a stem cell therapy for the potential early...
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Daughter’s diagnosis leads mom to become a spina bifida champion
Daughter’s diagnosis leads mom to become a spina bifida champion
Written by: Kim Kham, UT Physicians Lisa Laurenzo’s first trimester started off normal, just like any other pregnancy. However in 2010,...
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Preserving Brain Tissue with Stem Cells
UT Health physicians use supercomputers to interpret results of traumatic brain injury clinical trial Published on September 3, 2020 by...
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Understanding the age divide in COVID-19: why are children overwhelmingly spared?
Understanding the age divide in COVID-19: why are children overwhelmingly spared?
The American Journal of Physiology recently published an abstract by Dr. Harting, Dr. Lingappan, Dr. Karmouty-Quintana, Dr. Davies and Dr....
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Benjy F. Brooks, MD, Outstanding Clinical Faculty Award: Manish N. Shah, MD, FAANS
Benjy F. Brooks, MD, Outstanding Clinical Faculty Award: Manish N. Shah, MD, FAANS
Manish N. Shah, MD, FAANS, assistant professor of pediatric neurosurgery, is the 2020 recipient of the Benjy F. Brooks, MD, Outstanding...
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May 11: Pediatric Surgery Newsletter
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Dr. Manish Shah in the Department of Pediatric Surgery, Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery worked with Dr. Eva Sevick and Dr.Banghe Zhu at the UT Center for Molecular Imaging to develop a novel imaging device for babies with brain disorders
Using night-vision goggle technology, near-infrared light, and high-resolution detectors, a wearable imaging device for awake infants with brain disorders was...
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Blue Angels Flyover Houston!
The Blue Angels flew over Houston to salute our frontline COVID-19 healthcare providers. The flyover started in the Woodlands at...
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May 4: Pediatric Surgery Newsletter
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Our clinic is open!
Our clinic is open!
UT Physicians has announced that all clinics are open with expanded safety measures! Click here to watch the video shared...
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April 27: Pediatric Surgery Newsletter
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April 20: Pediatric Surgery Newsletter
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Introducing the Pediatric Surgery Newsletter!
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“Stay at Home, Help the Doctor”
“Stay at Home, Help the Doctor”
Did you know our doctors are not only skilled clinicians and compassionate people but also very talented and creative? Our...
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Open to being different: Family shares their journey during National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month
Open to being different: Family shares their journey during National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month
After in vitro fertilization treatments to have their second child, Erin and Kyle Tweed learned they were pregnant with their...
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“Brave and Determined”: Child Overcomes Spina Bifida to Take Her First Steps
“Brave and Determined”: Child Overcomes Spina Bifida to Take Her First Steps
By Jade Waddy Fanny Mendez’s excitement about becoming a first-time mother quickly turned to anxiety when her 21-week ultrasound revealed...
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Perfectly imperfect
Perfectly imperfect
A miraculous heart procedure opens a new world for a teenager and her family Written by: John Kriescher Eve and...
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Thank you, Dr. T!
Thank you, Dr. T!
Dr. Teichgraeber will be retiring later this summer. Check out this video for Dr. T from his patients.
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Sandberg wins AANS Humanitarian Award
Sandberg wins AANS Humanitarian Award
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons Executive Committee has selected David I. Sandberg, MD, FAANS, FACS, FAAP, as the 2019 recipient...
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Pre-Clinical and Clinical Methods in Brain Trauma Research has been published!
Pre-Clinical and Clinical Methods in Brain Trauma Research has been published!
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Salazar named McGovern Distinguished Chair
Salazar named McGovern Distinguished Chair
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UT Physicians nurse honored by Houston Chronicle
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Houston Business Journal names 2018 Health Care Heroes
Houston Business Journal names 2018 Health Care Heroes
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Variability of child access prevention laws and pediatric firearm injuries.
Variability of child access prevention laws and pediatric firearm injuries.
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Elliston’s Intestinal Malrotation Story
Elliston’s Intestinal Malrotation Story
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Tiger of the Week: Surgeon Manish Shah ’02 Serves Children in Need on Trips to Haiti
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Camden’s Story: Surgical Correction for Pectus
Camden’s Story: Surgical Correction for Pectus
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New cancer treatment involves chemo shot to the brain
New cancer treatment involves chemo shot to the brain
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Alumni Profile: Mary Austin, MD – Surgeon’s career shaped by childhood diagnosis
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Dartmouth Alumni Magazine: Lifesaver
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Dr. Allison Speer – Intestinal Failure and Rehabilitation
Dr. Allison Speer – Intestinal Failure and Rehabilitation
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Born with a Broken Heart
Born with a Broken Heart
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Texas mom drives into Hurricane Harvey to get son to hospital for brain surgery
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Lally receives Pacific Association award
Lally receives Pacific Association award
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A surgeon’s secret: As she operated on babies’ birth defects, a doctor hid her own diagnosis
A surgeon’s secret: As she operated on babies’ birth defects, a doctor hid her own diagnosis
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March of Dimes, UTHealth, Children’s Memorial Hermann team up for new mother-baby safety center
March of Dimes, UTHealth, Children’s Memorial Hermann team up for new mother-baby safety center
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Stem Cell Technologies in Neuroscience has been published!
Stem Cell Technologies in Neuroscience has been published!
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New Treatment Option for Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy
New Treatment Option for Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy
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Siblings with same rare birth defect like being ‘struck twice by lightning’
Siblings with same rare birth defect like being ‘struck twice by lightning’
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New pediatric brain cancer trials open at UTHealth/Children’s Memorial Hermann
New pediatric brain cancer trials open at UTHealth/Children’s Memorial Hermann
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Thea’s Story: Hemangioma, an Angel’s Kiss
Thea’s Story: Hemangioma, an Angel’s Kiss
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Study Break: Spotlight on Pediatric Surgery
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Pediatric Brain Tumor Trial
Pediatric Brain Tumor Trial
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Cox, research team: Stem cell therapy appears to have TBI treatment effect
Cox, research team: Stem cell therapy appears to have TBI treatment effect
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The Q&A Charles Cox
The Q&A Charles Cox
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UTHealth receives $6.8 million from DOD to study stem cell therapy for TBI
UTHealth receives $6.8 million from DOD to study stem cell therapy for TBI
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Cellular Therapies for Neurological Injury has been published!
Cellular Therapies for Neurological Injury has been published!
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March of Dimes 2016 Walk
March of Dimes 2016 Walk
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Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital Announce 2015 Physicians of the Year
Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital Announce 2015 Physicians of the Year
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Distinguished Physicians honored at annual meeting
Distinguished Physicians honored at annual meeting
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Many Faces of UTHealth: Cox discusses growth in pediatrics
Many Faces of UTHealth: Cox discusses growth in pediatrics
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Propranolol and Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Combine to Treat TBI
Propranolol and Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Combine to Treat TBI
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Immatics and UTHealth to collaborate on cellular manufacturing for Phase 1 clinical trials
Immatics and UTHealth to collaborate on cellular manufacturing for Phase 1 clinical trials
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The Inside Scoop: A medical mission hits close to home
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John’s Story: Parents stop at nothing to find cure for son
John’s Story: Parents stop at nothing to find cure for son
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Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital officially designated a Baby-Friendly® Hospital!
Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital officially designated a Baby-Friendly® Hospital!
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March of Dimes Walk
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CLEFT SMILES 5k Family Fun Run/Walk
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Mallory’s Story: Stem Cell Research from Bench to Bedside
Mallory’s Story: Stem Cell Research from Bench to Bedside
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Three Kids Inspire a City – The Berry Family Story
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Italian Cultural Association Honors Faculty
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Finding a Better Way to Target Children’s Cancer
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Houstonia magazine recognizes Pediatric Surgery faculty members in exclusive guide of top doctors
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Spina Bifida Patient Celebrates 3rd Birthday
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Dr. Charles Cox Receives $30,000 Gift from Men of Distinction
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Dr. Lally Interviewed for People Magazine on Once-Conjoined Copeland Twins
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Dr. Fabio Triolo was recently featured in an Italian Documentary, “Texan Italian Innovation”
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What do Pediatric Surgeons do in their spare time? They bake!!
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Saving the Best…For Later: For health, full-term pregnancies, 39 weeks is the magic number
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Join Team Pediatric Surgery in the March for Babies Walk
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Hope for Faith
A delicate fetal surgery gives babies a chance to improve outcomes. Read the story in Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital, Patient Stories.
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Pediatric Brain Tumor (webinar)
Pediatric Brain Tumor (webinar)
Pediatric Brain Tumor webinar
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Hydrocephalus Q&A
An interview with Dr. David I. Sandberg, Pediatric Neurosurgeon at Houston’s Children’s Memorial Hospital, about the symptoms, causes, outcomes, and treatments for kids with hydrocephalus, commonly known as “water on the brain.”
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Baby’s Skull Rebuilt ‘Like a Jigsaw Puzzle’ to Fix Fused Bones
Baby’s Skull Rebuilt ‘Like a Jigsaw Puzzle’ to Fix Fused Bones
Ryan Burke was born with a misshapen head – a common consequence of natural birth. But when the lopsidedness lingered for three months, his parents got worried.
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Neurosurgeons remove hypothalamic hamartoma to combat hyperphagia, unhealthy weight gain
Neurosurgeons remove hypothalamic hamartoma to combat hyperphagia, unhealthy weight gain
Neurosurgeons at the University of Texas-Houston and Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital (Houston, Texas) report on the success they achieved when they removed a hypothalamic hamartoma (HH) from a 10-year-old girl to combat hyperphagia (excessive appetite and compulsive overeating) and consequent unhealthy weight gain.
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Stem cell trial a first for pediatric traumatic brain injury
Stem cell trial a first for pediatric traumatic brain injury
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