‘We pretty much had a mass casualty response,’ says trauma surgeon working the day of Astroworld Tragedy
Bryan Cotton, MD, was interviewed by FOX 26 News about the mechanics of compression asphyxia. The interview was posted online. December 16, 2021
Deaths at Travis Scott concert due to accidental suffocation, medical examiner says
Ron Albarado, MD, spoke to Reuters about what causes compression asphyxia and how long it can take to kill someone in a crowd surging back and forth. December 16, 2021
Happy Holidays
The Department of Surgery shared holiday fun together as they counted down the days to the upcoming holiday. Warm wishes of holiday cheer shared with hot cocoa, decorated sugar cookies and the annual trimming of the tree.
Brother and sister benefit from expert cleft care team
As a mom to two wonderful children who each have their own cleft journey, Abby Freking is thankful for the help and guidance of the Texas Cleft-Craniofacial Team at UT Physicians. Read more… Written By: Simone Sonnier, UT Physicians |…
Woman Dies from Silicone Injections – Unlicensed Houston Woman Charged
Matthew Greives, MD, spoke to KHOU-TV Channel 11 about why it’s important to go to a licensed professional for cosmetic procedures. The interview aired at 5 and 10 p.m., and was shared online. November 18, 2021
Astroworld left behind trauma and grief for attendees and beyond
Michelle McNutt, MD, spoke to listeners of Houston Public Media’s Town Square show about traumatic injuries caused by crowd surges and how to stay upright if you are caught in one. November 10, 2021
The Webber Prize Competition
We are happy to report that our summer student Rachel Tindall won the 1st place for Summer Research Program Webber Prize this year. The surgery department has 4 medical students from our lab winning this award since we have started…
Prostate Cancer & The Importance of Early Screening
Steven Canfield, MD, spoke to FOX 26 News about the importance of routine health screenings for diagnosing prostate cancer early. October 28, 2021
Searching for the positive in a sea of uncertainty
How one team makes a difference in the lives of many October and the color pink—it has become a sign of struggle, strength and hope. Breast cancer strikes all races, cultures and genders. The stories of survival are shared to…
Clinical Challenges: Surgery for De Novo Metastatic Breast Cancer?
Emily K. Robinson, MD, was quoted in a MedPage Today article about the nuances of recommending surgery for a patient with de novo metastatic breast cancer. October 7, 2021