The Q&A: Daniel Ostermayer
In this week's Q&A, we interview Daniel Ostermayer, an assistant professor of emergency medicine at the UTHealth McGovern Medical School. Full Story
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Sarah Schroeder
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Sarah Schroeder wrote about medicine and science for The Texas Tribune in 2016 while completing a master's in public health UT-Austin, where she studied health promotion, health communication, and health disparities.
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New report aims to change public perception of addiction
A new report from the surgeon general lays out the aim of taking away the "burden of shame" that made a barrier for those seeking help with their addiction. Full Story
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The Q&A: Robert Lapus
In this week's Q&A, we interview Robert Lapus, an emergency medicine physician with McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, about toy safety and how to protect kids from injury. Full Story
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![Robert Lapus, M.D. is an emergency medicine physician with McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital.]()
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Dallas grand jury indicts 21 people in Forest Park case
Forest Park Medical Center’s luxury hospitals operated a $40 million kickback scheme involving more than half a billion dollars in fraudulent claims, according to a grand jury that indicted 21 people, including several physicians. Full Story
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Some hospitals open urgent care centers for cancer patients
Some large academic hospitals have opened separate urgent care centers for people with cancer after finding that many patients were calling after hours and being sent to emergency rooms. Full Story
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![Eighth-grader Montanique DeShay waits as Ashlyn Brooks, medical assistant at MedSpring Urgent Care in Austin, comes to check on her on Wednesday.]()
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The Bookshelf: Dec. 6, 2016
In this week's Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights Attending. Full Story
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Dementia rates might be decreasing
Another study found that dementia is less prevalent than in the past, mirroring smaller studies which showed the same thing. But none have determined what caused the shift or whether it will continue. Full Story
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Hospitals outline preferences in letter to Trump
The American Hospital Association wrote a letter to President-elect Donald Trump asking him not to abruptly repeal or change the Affordable Care Act, and requesting other reforms. Full Story
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Researchers find gene linked to alcohol consumption
Scientists believe they have pinpointed a specific gene that determines why some people drink alcohol to excess, while others are content with one or two drinks, according to a new study. Full Story
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The Q&A: Melissa Peskin
In this week's Q&A, we interview Melissa Peskin, an associate professor at UTHealth School of Public Health in Houston, about her research on cyber dating abuse among middle schoolers. Full Story
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