Past Contributions

• The Q&A: Jean Madsen and Mario Torres

  By Christine Ayala Feb. 18, 2015

  In this week's Q&A, we interview Jean Madsen and Mario Torres, professors of educational administration at Texas A&M University. Full Story 

• The Bookshelf: Feb. 17, 2015

  By Christine Ayala Feb. 16, 2015

  In this week's Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights The Conversation. Full Story 

• First Heavy Ion Research Center in U.S. to Be Established

  By Christine Ayala Feb. 16, 2015

  A Texas consortium of researchers led by UT Southwestern Medical Center has received a $1 million planning grant to establish the country’s first National Center for Heavy Ion Radiation Therapy. Full Story 

• KHN: Nursing Homes Under Harsher Government Standard

  By Christine Ayala Feb. 16, 2015

  The star rating doled out by the federal government to nursing homes will be harder to score as scrutiny is increased based on quality measurements. Full Story 

• Breast Cancer Research Offers Hope for Hard-to-Treat Cases

  By Christine Ayala Feb. 16, 2015

  Researchers are exploring a connection between aggressive breast cancer and a gene involved in regulating a natural cell process of recycling unneeded components. Full Story 

• Measles Vaccinations: Separating Fact From Myth

  By Christine Ayala Feb. 16, 2015

  As a measles outbreak spread from California to at least 18 jurisdictions across the country, the role of vaccinations was a hot topic in politics and medicine, prompting doctors to weigh in on best practices. Full Story 

• New Device Helps Measure Parkinson’s Disease Progression

  By Christine Ayala Feb. 16, 2015

  A new device that measures movement and balance can aid in detecting the progression of Parkinson’s cases, even when a patient is on medication for the disease. Full Story 

• The Q&A: Randy Strong

  By Christine Ayala Feb. 16, 2015

  In this week's Q&A, we interview Randy Strong, professor of pharmacology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Full Story 

• Healthy Diet Could Lower Lung Cancer Risk

  By Christine Ayala Feb. 16, 2015

  New research suggests that diets low in red meat and high in whole grains may decrease the likelihood of developing chronic lung diseases. Full Story 

• North Texas Experiencing Hospital Building Boom

  By Christine Ayala Feb. 16, 2015

  Hospital construction has reached unprecedented levels in North Texas. While the growth is part of a national trend, Texas is among the states making the biggest investments in new facilities. Full Story