Some Cancer Researchers Recruit Patients with Social Media
In an effort to broaden the pool of research subjects, some doctors are using Facebook and Twitter to reach patients with a specific illness. Full Story
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Jacob Sanchez
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Jacob Sanchez was a newsletters fellow for the Tribune in 2016. At St. Edward’s University, he studied political science and journalism. Previously, Sanchez was an editorial intern at The Texas Observer, and an intern for The Quay County Sun and Clovis News Journal. Sanchez was the print editor-in-chief at Hilltop Views, the student newspaper at St. Edward’s. Sanchez is from the small West Texas town of Fort Stockton.
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The Q&A: David Earnest
In this week's Q&A, we interview David Earnest, a professor at Texas A&M University whose most recent research has shown that saturated fats can reset people’s internal body clocks. Full Story
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Prices Spike for Popular Drugs
Prices for four of the country’s top 10 drugs have increased more than 100 percent since 2011 and six others went up more than 50 percent, Reuters reported. Full Story
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More Demand for Docs for Adults With Congenital Heart Disease
The demand for cardiologists who specialize in adults with congenital heart disease has increased. Full Story
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Survival Rates Improve for Liver Failure
The chances of surviving acute liver failure have improved dramatically in the past 16 years, according to a new study. Full Story
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The Bookshelf: April 12, 2016
In this week's Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights Devoured. Full Story
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FDA Panel Approves New Liver Drug
An FDA panel has recommended approval of a new drug aimed at treating a rare liver condition, the latest in a burgeoning field of liver-disease treatments. Full Story
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Event: Mental Health Matters
The Texas Tribune, KLRU and the Mental Health Channel are hosting a discussion about mental health policy in Texas on May 10. Full Story
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The Brief: CPS Problems Under the Microscope
The operations of Texas’ Child Protective Services agency — including the oversight of the state’s foster care system and the investigation of reports of abuse — are facing increased scrutiny. Full Story
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The Brief: Foster Care Pressures Mean Longer Psych Stays
Time spent in psychiatric facilities by abused children is up from six years ago, an effect of increased federal scrutiny of the foster care program and new restrictions on placing abused children in the care of relatives. Full Story
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