The University of Texas Medical School at Houston
Established by the Texas Legislature in 1969, The University of Texas Medical School at Houston aims for excellence in education, research, and patient care.
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In my last post, I argued that the current tort system neither helps to eliminate medical error nor reliably identifies “problem” practitioners. I believe that it is a failed system which benefits no one except the lawyers. So if that is true; is there a better alternative? Yes, I think there are...
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The University of Texas Medical School at Houston

The University of Texas Medical School at Houston Fishing for Fun: Ida Gordon, right, and Elizabeth Green prepare to take third and second, respectively, during the Employee Relations Committee Halloween Costume Contest Oct. 30.
— Chris Matula, Office of Communications, Medical School

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The University of Texas Medical School at Houston This week in Scoop: http://bit.ly/3h9SsT

* UT leads collaborative initiative for innovative cancer research
* Medical School researchers honored as young investigators
* American Academy of Pediatrics honors Dr. Richard Andrassy
* Study on vaccine to prevent cytomegalovirus seeks volunteers

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A consortium led by the Health Science Center has been awarded a major grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to establish a center to conduct innovative cancer research. The center will receive ...
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The University of Texas Medical School at Houston Carol Wolin-Riklin of the Medical School is quoted in a Houston Chronicle story about relationships and weight gain: http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headline/features/6701363.html

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Some tips for avoiding weight gain during a relationship, from registered dietitians Catherine Kruppa and Sue Cunningham:
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The University of Texas Medical School at Houston Dr. Eric Boerwinkle and Dr. Peter Davies are quoted in a Houston Chronicle story about federal stimulus funding and research: http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/nb/bellaire/news/6701236.html

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A team of researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center and Baylor College of Medicine has received more than $49 million in grants from the National Institutes of Health.
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The University of Texas Medical School at Houston Dr. Gazala Siddiqui, assistant professor, urogynecologist, and surgeon discusses The Battle of a Different Bulge: Pelvic Organ Prolapse in this week's UT Health Leader http://www.uthealthleader.org/archive/Womens_Health/2009/pop-1104.htm

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For Rosa Mitchell, 79, the moment of decision came when she could no longer push her bulging bladder back up into her body. For Palma Beckett, 72, it was a slow realization that there had to be a better way to live. ...
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The University of Texas Medical School at Houston
Mark your calendars for the 2009 Advanced
Rhinology Concepts (ARC) CME event, scheduled for Nov. 6–8, at Memorial
Hermann-Texas Medical Center and the Medical School. The continuing
medical education course will focus on the comprehensive medical and
surgical management of diseases of the nose and paranasal sinuses.
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For more information about 2009 ARC, call 713.500.5410, or visit www.sinuscourse.com.
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The Advanced Rhinology CME course will present a state-of-the-art instructional program about medical and surgical treatment of diseases of the nose and sinuses for practicing otorhinolaryngologists (ENTs), allergists and other healthcare professionals, as well as trainees.
The University of Texas Medical School at Houston
The University of Texas Medical School at Houston

The University of Texas Medical School at Houston Fun Fest 2009: With a rodeo carnival theme, Fun Fest 2009 delighted faculty, staff, employees, and students throughout the entire Health Science Center.
— Dwight C. Andrews, Office of Communications, Medical School

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The University of Texas Medical School at Houston Scoop for the week of Oct. 29:
* First Friends event focuses on health care reform
* Behind the scenes with Dr. Oz
* 2009 Research Forum & C. Frank Webber Prize Competition Nov. 5
* Neuroscience Poster Session set for Dec. 5
* RsVP lecture on geriatrics set for Nov. 12
* Fun Fest 2009 Slideshow

http://med.uth.tmc.edu/comm/Scoop/archive/2009/10/scoop-2009-10-29.html

Source: med.uth.tmc.edu
Health care reform was the topic of the newly revitalized Friends of the Medical School’s first event, Lecture & Luncheon, which was held Tuesday, Oct. 20 at Palmer Episcopal Church.
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The University of Texas Medical School at Houston Medical School physicians share their thoughts about H1N1: Dr. Luis Ostrosky is quoted in a Houston Chronicle story: http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/6683589.html Dr. Amalia Guardiola participated in a live chat last week with KTRK-TV Ch. 13 viewers: http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/feature?section=news/health&id=7078831

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The University of Texas Medical School at Houston Andrew Casas of UT
Physicians is quoted in a Houston Chronicle story about plans to open a clinic
in Sienna Village: http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/business/6685706.html

How do you feel about UT Physicians expanding to the Fort Bend area? Chime in, we'd like to hear from you!

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UT Physicians, the medical group practice of The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, has signed on to anchor the Sienna Village shopping center to serve the Missouri City and Sugar Land areas.
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The University of Texas Medical School at Houston Interview day: Anthony Burton, a second-year student at the Medical School (far right), leads a tour group of Medical School applicants through Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center.
— Dwight C. Andrews, Office of Communications, Medical School

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The University of Texas Medical School at Houston UT Med School Retiree turns Gold Medal Survivor as she tackles cancer with buoyant attitude in this week's Health Leader - http://bit.ly/47qCsU

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The day before Frances Poole Knight, 73, flew to California to swim in the National Senior Olympics in August, she got bad news. A recent mammogram had shown some calcification in her breast—“little crystals,” as she puts it—and she had to return for a biopsy. ...
Kathy
Kathy
that was very candid and inspiring ... thanks !
October 27 at 2:37am