Texas A&M researcher looks to develop test strip to predict preeclampsia early in gestation
Mahua Choudhury, Ph.D., assistant professor at the Texas A&M Health Science Center Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy, is working to create a tool to test whether a pregnant woman at a very early stage of gestation could be at risk of preeclampsia.
Assessing needs of adult cleft lip and palate patients
Dr. Maureen Libby, a resident in graduate prosthodontics at Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry, hopes her master’s thesis research will lead to a greater understanding of the health needs of adults with cleft lip and cleft palate in North Texas.
Holiday Driving Tips
The holiday season is a wonderful time to visit with family and friends. Adam Pickens, Ph.D., assistant professor and safety expert at the School of Rural Public Health offers travel tips for you to keep in mind to ensure a safe trip.
Public Health Educational Affiliation renewed between School of Rural Public Health and U.S. Army Medical Department Center & School
The U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School (AMEDDC&S), based at Fort Sam Houston near San Antonio, has developed an educational public health affiliation with the Texas A&M Health Science Center School of Rural Public Health.
Texas A&M drives innovative collaborations for public health preparedness
Dr. Gerald Parker, veterinarian, scientist, Aggie, U.S. Army veteran and former deputy assistant secretary of defense, has added a new notch to his belt: vice president for public health preparedness and response at Texas A&M Health Science Center (TAMHSC).
Flu season now in full swing: How to protect yourself
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is already seeing an influx of flu activity, especially in the southern portion of the United States. Luckily, it’s not too late to take a few preventative measures to ensure you and your loved ones don’t become another flu-related statistic.
Emergency Room: How to Know If You Should Go
The busy holiday season brings cheer, joy and, unfortunately, a greater possibility of illness and accident. In a time when the emergency room is overly crowded with holiday fiascos, it’s important to know when a household first aid kit can suffice.
TB or not TB: New test aims to have tuberculosis patients diagnosed in real time
For the past six years, Dr. Jeffery Cirillo and his team of researchers at the Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine have been chasing a dream: To shorten the diagnosis timeline for tuberculosis (TB), one of the world’s deadliest diseases, from several weeks down to just a few hours.
Texas lawmakers, academia and community groups partner to fight obesity
Partnerships between Texas state lawmakers, academia and local community groups have completely changed the way obesity prevention is addressed in the state of Texas, according to a recently published article.
Texas A&M researchers discover protein to prevent DNA damage during liver regeneration
Researchers at the Texas A&M Health Science Center (TAMHSC) Institute of Biosciences and Technology in Houston’s Texas Medical Center have uncovered a new mechanism for protecting the genetic integrity of actively dividing cells in the liver.
