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UT Medical Branch in Galveston develops nasal spray treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease
Read full article: UT Medical Branch in Galveston develops nasal spray treatment for Alzheimer’s DiseaseThe University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston has made a groundbreaking discovery that could lead to the ultimate end of Alzheimer’s disease.
PHOTOS: Serial thief posing as medical worker is stealing from people at hospitals in Galveston-Houston area
Read full article: PHOTOS: Serial thief posing as medical worker is stealing from people at hospitals in Galveston-Houston areaThe thief is going into waiting rooms, lounges and other public areas to steal people’s wallets, credit cards, money and personal belongings.
Research suggests fewer doses of vaccine needed for HPV protection
Read full article: Research suggests fewer doses of vaccine needed for HPV protectionFewer doses of a vaccine than currently recommended are needed to protect against human papillomavirus-related cancers in young women, research by doctors at the University of Texas Medical Branch has confirmed.
Former UTMB Health contractor accused of sexually assaulting cancer patient
Read full article: Former UTMB Health contractor accused of sexually assaulting cancer patientA former cafeteria worker at UTMB Health’s Clear Lake Campus has been charged after a patient accused him of sexually assaulting her in her hospital bed in late October.
UTMB Clear Lake identifies woman admitted nearly 2 weeks ago
Read full article: UTMB Clear Lake identifies woman admitted nearly 2 weeks agoThe University of Texas Medical Branch Clear Lake Campus Hospital is asking for the public’s help in identifying a young woman admitted to the UTMB Clear Lake Campus Hospital in Webster on Friday, Sept. 15.
Texas A&M suspends professor accused of criticizing Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick in lecture
Read full article: Texas A&M suspends professor accused of criticizing Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick in lectureThe professor, an expert on the opioids crisis, was placed on paid administrative leave and investigated, raising questions about the extent of political interference in higher education, particularly in health-related matters.
Man accused of supplying fentanyl-laced cocaine linked to 2 fatal overdoses on Christmas Day in Galveston County, police say
Read full article: Man accused of supplying fentanyl-laced cocaine linked to 2 fatal overdoses on Christmas Day in Galveston County, police sayThe Galveston Police Department and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration announced the arrest of a man tied to two fatal overdoses that happened on Christmas Day in Galveston County.
UTMB awarded nearly $25M by US Dept. of Defense to develop vaccines in collaboration with Moderna
Read full article: UTMB awarded nearly $25M by US Dept. of Defense to develop vaccines in collaboration with ModernaThe University of Texas Medical Branch was awarded an agreement of nearly $25 million dollars from the U.S. Department of Defense to develop prototype vaccines against multiple diseases in collaboration with Moderna on Monday.
Man mistaken for inmate files lawsuit after attack by K9 officer
Read full article: Man mistaken for inmate files lawsuit after attack by K9 officerIt’s been six months since Jeremie Cummins says he was wrongfully identified as an escaped inmate and arrested by University of Texas Medical Branch-Galveston (UTMB) police.
‘I tried everything that I could‘: Mother, 3-year-old girl drown in pool at Galveston motel, police say
Read full article: ‘I tried everything that I could‘: Mother, 3-year-old girl drown in pool at Galveston motel, police sayAn investigation is underway after a mother and her small child were found in a pool at a motel in Galveston Wednesday.
UTMB renames medical school in recognition of $1`billion dollar donor
Read full article: UTMB renames medical school in recognition of $1`billion dollar donorThe University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) is renaming their school of medicine as a result of one of the largest cumulative contributions in history to an American institution.
Vaccination slots filling up as Texas children ages 5-11 receive first COVID-19 vaccines
Read full article: Vaccination slots filling up as Texas children ages 5-11 receive first COVID-19 vaccinesAppointment slots filled up quickly for the first pediatric doses. More kid-friendly shot sites come with therapy dogs, toys and snacks.
Galveston County hopes to vaccinate 1,000 people per day as distribution ramps up
Read full article: Galveston County hopes to vaccinate 1,000 people per day as distribution ramps upGALVESTON COUNTY, Texas – Galveston County Judge Mark Henry, Galveston County Local Health Authority Dr. Philip Keiser, and Dr. Janak Patel with the University of Texas Medical Branch held a news conference on Wednesday to discuss mass vaccination efforts in Galveston County. The first mass vaccination site in Galveston County will be at the Walter Hall Park. We are going to -- we think -- be doing 1,000 (doses) a day hopefully starting next week.”The vaccination site will be in Galveston County, but per state rules, will not be limited to residents of Galveston County. The sign-up is currently through UTMB and the Galveston County Health District. pic.twitter.com/dwO0XXIjwb — Galveston County TX (@GalvCoTx) January 19, 2021Be sure to watch the video to be published at the bottom of this article for a full recording of this event.
Texas hasn’t said when or how inmates will receive the coronavirus vaccine
Read full article: Texas hasn’t said when or how inmates will receive the coronavirus vaccineTexas’ prisons and jails have been coronavirus hot spots throughout the pandemic. At least about 200 Texas inmates have died with COVID-19. But it’s unclear when the still-limited doses of virus vaccines will be made available to the more than 186,000 people detained in Texas prisons and jails. In Texas, health care workers and people in long-term care facilities like nursing homes are at the front of the line to receive the vaccine. She faults the eroded relationships between prison medical staff and inmates and the rumor mill that can spread misinformation as quickly as the virus.
Peek inside: Historic Galveston home known as the 1916 Runge House hits the market for $1.2 million
Read full article: Peek inside: Historic Galveston home known as the 1916 Runge House hits the market for $1.2 millionSay hello to The 1916 Runge House, an architectural gem located in the Island’s East End Historical District. Architect Anton F. Korn, a representative of New York architects Crow, Lewis & Wickenhoefer, designed the Italian Renaissance-style estate for prominent German businessman, Louis H. Runge and his wife, Anita, according to the Galveston Island Tourist Information Center. From 1922 to 1968, Elisabeth worked at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) where she managed the medical library, according to the Galveston Island Tourist Information Center. The house was restored and served as the residence for the university’s presidents from 1989 until 2004, according to the Galveston Island Tourist Information Center. The 1916 Runge House (HAR)The 1916 Runge House (HAR)The 1916 Runge House (HAR)The 1916 Runge House (HAR)The 1916 Runge House (HAR)The 1916 Runge House (HAR)The 1916 Runge House (HAR)The 1916 Runge House (HAR)The 1916 Runge House (HAR)The 1916 Runge House (HAR)The 1916 Runge House (HAR)The 1916 Runge House (HAR)The 1916 Runge House (HAR)The 1916 Runge House (HAR)The 1916 Runge House (HAR)The 1916 Runge House (HAR)The 1916 Runge House (HAR)The 1916 Runge House (HAR)The 1916 Runge House (HAR)The 1916 Runge House (HAR)The 1916 Runge House (HAR)The 1916 Runge House (HAR)The 1916 Runge House (HAR)The 1916 Runge House (HAR)The 1916 Runge House (HAR)The 1916 Runge House (HAR)The 1916 Runge House (HAR)The 1916 Runge House (HAR)The 1916 Runge House (HAR)The 1916 Runge House (HAR)The 1916 Runge House (HAR)The 1916 Runge House (HAR)The 1916 Runge House (HAR)The 1916 Runge House (HAR)The 1916 Runge House (HAR)The 1916 Runge House (HAR)The 1916 Runge House (HAR)The 1916 Runge House (HAR)The 1916 Runge House (HAR)The 1916 Runge House (HAR)The 1916 Runge House (HAR)The 1916 Runge House (HAR)The 1916 Runge House (HAR)The 1916 Runge House (HAR)The 1916 Runge House (HAR)The 1916 Runge House (HAR)The 1916 Runge House (HAR)The 1916 Runge House (HAR)
Houston vaccine developments and when one could be available
Read full article: Houston vaccine developments and when one could be availableHOUSTON – Right now, the University of Houston calls it the greatest unmet medical need before all humankind -- a vaccine for COVID-19. There are some vaccine candidates saying they can begin the final stage of development soon. “That covers more than one platform so hopefully we can have a more unique advantage.”So far, Zhang says the results look good in mice and he believes his vaccine will be approved at a later stage. Hotez said so far, the vaccine he worked on lacks funding to progress to human trials. There are other treatments that could be available sooner than a vaccine.