This approach, which enhances patient experiences by enabling more comfortable, home-based recoveries, is offered by Dr. Paul Dicpinigaitis and Dr. Bardia Barimani, board-certified orthopedic surgeons who both specialize in joint replacement and reconstruction surgeries.

“Chickpeas are packed full of nutrients and are an incredibly healthy food source,” says UTMB’s Dr. Samuel Mathis. Experts agree one of the standout benefits of chickpeas is their protein and fiber content. Protein is essential for building and repairing tissues, while fiber helps keep your digestive system running smoothly and can help in maintaining a healthy weight.

Researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch recently made a breakthrough in understanding how aging contributes to glaucoma, the second leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. Their latest study published in Molecular Therapy highlights the crucial role of the anti-aging protein, Sirt6, for preventing vision loss in millions affected by the disease.

All pregnant mothers hope for the healthy, full-term delivery of their baby. But for many mothers, that's not how things go.

A new study has linked moderate caffeine consumption with a lower risk of developing multiple cardiometabolic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, stroke, or coronary heart disease. Researchers have traditionally linked coffee’s benefits to polyphenols, UTMB’s Dr. Samuel Mathis said, but the “interesting aspect of the study is that they have now linked lower cardiometabolic disease risk to the caffeine found in drinks like coffee or tea.”

The NIH has established a pandemic preparedness research network for research on pathogens that are the most likely to threaten human health. UTMB is one of the institutions selected to participate in the initiative and will receive a grant of approximately $46 million. Find out more about UTMB’s role on the UTMB News page.

UTMB was one of 12 health systems recognized by the Emergency Care Research Institute for their exemplary supply chain management.

“In general, my top choice for patients is the one they like the most,” Dr. Samuel Mathis tells The Healthy for a story on protein in meat.

UTMB’s Dr. Hasan Yasin takes a deep dive into iodine, an essential mineral that plays a crucial role in human health.

Paula Villarreal is only the second University of Texas Medical Branch doctoral student to be awarded the F99/K00 Grant, and the first to receive it specifically under the National Cancer Institute’s Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Fellow Transition grant.

Drs. Norbert Herzog and David Niesel write about how scientists at Rice University discovered they can shine near-infrared light on a small molecule to make it vibrate and kill cancer cells like a jackhammer.

The University of Texas Medical Branch recently received a three-year award of $15.6 million per year from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to conduct cutting-edge research aimed at developing vaccines and monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) to combat high-priority viral pathogens.

UTMB’s Dr. Samuel Mathis spoke to Glam about the short and long-term side effects of biting your nails and provided tips on how to stop.

“Lead can cause effects on all organs throughout the body: skin, blood, bone, nervous system, kidneys, heart and lungs. Really any organ can be poisoned by lead,” UTMB’s Dr. Mark Winter tells the Daily News after small traces of lead contamination were found at a Texas City ISD water fountain.

Some astronauts experience vision changes while in space, a condition called Spaceflight-Associated Neuro-ocular Syndrome. “We still do not know exactly what causes this syndrome, and not everyone gets it,” said UTMB’s Dr. Sara Zwart but her research study, which is making its way to the International Space Station, will test whether a daily B vitamin supplement can prevent or mitigate the problem.

“All of the wonderful qualities of human milk, particularly mother’s own milk, is just incredibly beneficial for these newborns,” UTMB’s Dr. Lisa Cleveland tells radio station WVTF. While not all medical providers are up to date on the latest recommendations, it is safe for mothers to breast feed their babies when they are in medically assisted treatment for addiction.

UTMB’s Jamie Bailey participated in a panel discussion at the Invest: Houston 2023-2024 Launch Conference. “We’ve introduced ambient documentation technologies that allow physicians to focus more on patient care rather than paperwork,” Bailey said while discussing the impact of artificial intelligence on clinical documentation.

During a panel discussion at the 16th annual Galveston Women's Conference, three female UTMB faculty members shared their passions outside of work and how they help them find balance in life.

Drs. Norbert Herzog and David Niesel discuss the origins of coffee in their latest Medical Discovery News column.

Dr. Stan Watowich penned a piece for The Academic about NNMT inhibitors, a new class of drugs that could change how people age. “Imagine a world where ageing doesn’t mean losing strength but gaining a new lease on life,” Watowich writes. “That’s the promise of NNMT inhibitors, and it’s an exciting future that could soon become a reality.”