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 |…
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…
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
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Dr. Nathaniel Barnes and Dr. Steven Canfield discuss Memorial Hermann’s Prostate Center of Excellence and Prostate Cancer Awareness Month on Great Day Houston – KHOU11. September 22, 2021
Cutting Edge Advances in Urology
The mission of the Division of Urology at the UT McGovern Medical School is to integrate current evidence based, patient centered care, cutting edge advances in Urology, and research science into the daily care of their patients. Their faculty work…
Are Robotic Surgeries Really Better?
Robot-assisted surgeries have only modest advantages over other approaches, a large analysis found. Naila Dhanani, MD, was interviewed by The New York Times about her research revealing that robot-assisted surgeries were not superior to conventional methods for abdominal or pelvic…
Researchers assess whether cold-stored platelets are safe and effective in treating severely bleeding trauma patients
The early use of cold-stored platelets as an early intervention for patients with injury and hemorrhagic shock is being studied by researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) as part of a national trial. The…
Weight loss journey strengthens confidence and completely changes lifestyle
College life is supposed to be a fun, exciting time filled with adventure and new experiences. In the summer of 1996, this was not the case for Susan Bell. The stress of college, late nights, bad diets, and dorm food…