Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Insurance reform passes in procedural Senate vote http://bit.ly/56vMpF

Monday, December 21, 2009

Health care: What happened and what's next http://bit.ly/6AHzVq

Friday, December 18, 2009

RT @RiceUniversity: Here's wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday. The Rice holiday card http://bit.ly/8A9fIm
The Office of Communications will be closed for the Holidays, Dec 24 - Jan 1, we wish you all a happy holiday season http://bit.ly/gfbi
Losing weight by Photoshop: What is the fastest way to lose weight? Try getting a cover shoot for a magazine. http://bit.ly/8X4Bcw
Assessment and thanks as flu wave ebbs in U.S. http://bit.ly/4KIYR1
Holding doctors accountable for medical errors http://bit.ly/4Kpo2G
11 baby deaths now linked to Simplicity cribs http://bit.ly/4s1Pbk

Thursday, December 17, 2009

RT @MethodistHosp: Astros slugger Lance Berkman visits patients 12/17 at The Methodist Hospital. http://bit.ly/62dKCS
A flexible mouth guard to de-stress your workout http://bit.ly/7tYFfI
A local developer is partnering with a growing medical practice to build a surgical hospital on 4.5 acres in Humble. http://bit.ly/7EjiOO
What to eat: Some wheat breads are a bit too sweet http://bit.ly/5esalm
Getting a ‘new' body after mastectomy http://bit.ly/54D9RX

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

RT @KidsAndCancer: Sitting in the studio audience waiting for Great Day Hous. show to start. Children's Art Project featured in quick promo.
In 2025, India to pass China in population, U.S. estimates http://bit.ly/7s21zT
Nearly 150,000 swine flu vaccines for Texas kids recalled http://bit.ly/7zWBvN
Rice faculty divided on whether to unite with Baylor http://bit.ly/6IKpXL
In-state rates for illegal immigrants attacked http://bit.ly/4FTmMl

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Check out the holiday message from The University of Texas Medical School at Houston http://bit.ly/6hpXLZ
President Barack Obama to work to solidify support for health bill http://bit.ly/7ZpFTt
Sports medicine pioneer Dr. Anthony Galea subject of doping inquiry http://bit.ly/6IxWF6
Professor Simon Bott sees involvement as key to students getting a diploma http://bit.ly/7REeYr
Before a packed auditorium, Drs. Denton Cooley, Edward Singleton & Charles Mullins talked w/ TCH's doctors-in-training http://bit.ly/5peHN8

Monday, December 14, 2009

Menopause, as brought to you by big pharma http://bit.ly/7eVLKB
Long-term care stirs health care debate http://bit.ly/4q9ETC
Proposed 5% levy on cosmetic procedures decried as discriminatory in Houston http://bit.ly/8YiquO
RT @MDAndersonNews: Novel Detection Method Unmasks Circulating Breast Cancer Cells http://is.gd/5mYKz

Friday, December 11, 2009

SCOOP: Dr. L. Maximilian Buja has been named exe director of the Houston Academy of Medicine(HAM-TMC) http://bit.ly/69IaGn
SCOOP: Drug shows promise in treating dangerous complication of erectile disorder http://bit.ly/7ILoHB

Thursday, December 10, 2009

RT @houstonhospital: Now’s the time for healthy living — united we stand, divided we fall - http://ping.fm/H5tIE
Study suggests methods and timing to treat fears http://bit.ly/58HwLg
Senate democrats see hope on health bill http://bit.ly/4wqDpL
Bodybuilders see kidney damage with steroids http://bit.ly/5axvM2

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

RT @RiceUniversity: Jewish Studies launched a new Web site. Go check it out! http://bit.ly/7qWenz
Sen.Charles Grassley seeks financials from medical groups about the amount of money they receive from drug makers http://bit.ly/4n7af1
Symptoms: Infections lead to more deaths in I.C.U. http://bit.ly/8gXNVW
Postpartum depression strikes fathers, too http://bit.ly/6vGfkB
Experts say flu pandemic could be mildest on record http://bit.ly/7YE7Ll

Monday, December 7, 2009

RT @houstonhospital: join Memorial Hermann Experts Dec 8. for a FREE CHAT about surgical weight loss, http://bit.ly/7UGdNb #askdocs
RT @UTHSCShuttle: METRO doing work on the lightrail. This is causing congestion. Sorry, but expect delays.
RT @RiceUniversity: Rice's Paul Padley is featured in a Houston Chronicle article on the Large Hadron Collider. http://bit.ly/6adRsf
White House is urged to help states with nuclear plants stockpile thyroid Drug http://bit.ly/6596y5
Medicare fraud, like the flu, can be communicable http://bit.ly/68Rz0p
Hepatitis C drug tested on chimps shows promise http://bit.ly/7YLz6V

Friday, December 4, 2009

RT @bcmhouston: Interested in seeing butterflies in space? View photos on BioEd Online. http://bit.ly/36hTAD
RT @dsilverman: If you're tweeting about today's winter weather in Houston, please use the #storm09 hashtag. thanks!
RT @MethodistHosp: Give the gift of life today and meet a Houston Texans cheerleader, Methodist Hospital 10 am - 5 pm http://bit.ly/5XEoaG
Glaxo's swine flu shot may give kids fever http://bit.ly/5v3oCW
County delays action on The Harris County Hospital District offer to purchase struggling Spring Branch Medical Center http://bit.ly/67Hktj
It's unlikely tuition at Texas A&M will go up http://bit.ly/7rHNEO

Thursday, December 3, 2009

RT @bcmhouston: Get involved with Butterflies in Space project. Free teacher’s guide available at http://bit.ly/36hTAD (www.bioedonline.org)
The National Institutes of Health approved 13 new human embryonic stem cell lines for research http://bit.ly/4YQr6q
Senate breaks health stalemate; First votes today http://bit.ly/5j8504
More Ike repairs in January at UTMB http://bit.ly/59pCu8
Research at TSU is taking flight thanks to NASA funds http://bit.ly/6dVA8b

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Pfizer said Tuesday that it had licensed the worldwide rights to a treatment for Gaucher disease http://bit.ly/7KVP9r
Breaking with past, South Africa issues broad AIDS policy http://bit.ly/5GXoMh
After menacing the area for eight months - Swine flu burns out in Houston: http://bit.ly/7K9qYd
WORLD AIDS DAY: For 20 years, a dose of hope: http://bit.ly/68GB7t

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

RT @houstonhospital: The chat's going on now! JOIN Memorial Hermann to CHAT about high-risk pregnancies, http://bit.ly/73F33D
RT @houstonhospital: FREE LIVE chat on high-risk pregnancies, TODAY AT NOON http://bit.ly/8V8iFy
No big cost rise in U.S. premiums is seen in study by the Congressional Budget Office http://bit.ly/6mYSuy
Stressed-out workers are calling in sick more often in greater numbers in the wake of layoffs http://bit.ly/7yG9v0
$250M medical mart to be built in Nashville http://bit.ly/5Ps8x5

Monday, November 30, 2009

RT @shamsha: Surgical mask vs N95 respirator for preventing influenza among health care workers http://j.mp/6aiM22 http://j.mp/8bjG8U
Experts say Swine Flu mutations do not warrant new alarm http://bit.ly/7CEenf
Employers play Dr. Mom to limit swine flu impact http://bit.ly/92OAcc
CDC: Swine flu vaccine safe; no big problems seen http://bit.ly/4MO3Rk

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Paid sick leave could help deter spread of swine flu: http://bit.ly/5uBLxe
Thanksgiving holiday travelers in Texas should buckle up this year no matter where they are seated in a vehicle. http://bit.ly/6oYQeZ
Heat may curb munchies for fitness buffs — OR NOT: http://bit.ly/6YbaPm
Methodist Researcher Stephen Wong seeks new treatments in old drugs http://bit.ly/5cSk0s
RT @MethodistHosp: From the Chron: Methodist's Dr. Stephen Wong seeking to find new treatments in old drugs. http://tinyurl.com/y9wbhk2

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

RT @bcmhouston: Liquid calories add up over the holidays. View the BCM beverage calories list. http://ping.fm/KPQsz
Artery disease in some very old patients http://bit.ly/85utSM
Federal health officials are trying to shift supplies of the seasonal flu vaccine to the elderly http://bit.ly/5aXqFZ
UT Public Health dean is selected to join the Institute of Medicine http://bit.ly/9245EG
Recall of 2.1 million is biggest for cribs yet http://bit.ly/4vbvTI

Monday, November 23, 2009

Michael Jackson's Dr. Conrad Murray is back practicing in Houston, reopens his clinic in Acres Homes http://bit.ly/6yqA2H
M.D. Anderson Dr. Robert L. Satcher, Jr. tweeting from space http://bit.ly/5aLWWD
Houston doctors protest health care bill as part of the nationwide Million Med March http://bit.ly/7xXA5r

Friday, November 20, 2009

RT @PhysRelations: M.D. Anderson doc tweeting from space @Astro_Bones - http://bit.ly/6U1Vvu #NASA #Healthcare #hcsm
Mammogram debate took The federal Preventive Services Task Force by surprise http://bit.ly/6ffkiJ
Screening debate reveals culture clash in medicine http://bit.ly/7y6R5Z
College endowment fund managers get big bonuses http://bit.ly/4Mplo9
Doctors' group: Cervical cancer screenings should start at 21 http://bit.ly/8sznYu
RT @EMNews: Have a clinical question? Need advice on a tough case? Write to EMN’s new online column, Ask the Expert! emn@lww.com
Have you signed up for the March for Babies 2010 walk? http://bit.ly/GAnFi

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Are you a medical student working on a poster? We can answer your questions!
RT @houstonhospital: Worried about your child's health (cough, cold, H1N1)? GET FREE ADVICE, TODAY AT NOON. LIVE CHAT! http://bit.ly/IlHEf
Senate health plan seeks to add coverage to 31 million http://bit.ly/Qco7e
Rising prices of drugs lead to call for inquiry http://bit.ly/1XhGvg
The 5 other nutrients your bones need http://bit.ly/3O9F56
The first UT-Austin graduate to get an Oscar, Marcia Gay Harden, to speak to graduates http://bit.ly/2UjPwz
RT @MethodistHosp: Docs testing neurostimulator to help reduce damage caused by stroke. http://tinyurl.com/yh249ml

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

RT @bcmhouston: Study reveals significant limitations to ultrasound diagnosis among obese pregnant women http://bit.ly/2h4DN0
Medical Schools quizzed on ghostwriting by Senator Charles E. Grassley http://bit.ly/2cJnyL
New mammogram advice finds a skeptical audience http://bit.ly/4AvSM2
Faced with high health insurance costs, small firms scrapping, scaling back health plans http://bit.ly/2Q9ENj
On a scale of 1 to 50, Texas is only a fat #14 http://bit.ly/1auv0V

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

FDA says heartburn drugs can interfere with Plavix http://bit.ly/2mmQ5R
Harvard University Study: Injured uninsured more likely to die in ER http://bit.ly/4cDO8n
Tax rich for health bill, polled Americans say http://bit.ly/2oqrqW
RT @RiceUniversity: Campus blood drive set for Nov. 16-18 http://bit.ly/16vQHX
RT @bcmhouston: Classrooms participate in 'Butterflies in Space' education project http://bit.ly/4cWk6G
RT @drrbradley: Little Benefit Seen, So Far, in Electronic Patient Records: http://ow.ly/CS0s

Monday, November 16, 2009

The Office of Communications would like to give thanks for all of our clients & friends - Happy Thanksgiving. http://bit.ly/wO7a4
Vials of 5 genzyme drugs for rare diseases may be contaminated, Food and Drug Administration says http://bit.ly/31p1d2
Little benefit seen, so far, in electronic patient records http://bit.ly/Vm80c
Drug makers raise prices in face of health care reform http://bit.ly/2a1Ny
Houston researchers lead the way in tailoring therapy to patients’ DNA http://bit.ly/Ain3J
RT @MethodistHosp: An athlete's own plasma enhances healing process, helps speed recovery. http://tinyurl.com/yjzdd2a

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Speech gene shows its bossy nature http://bit.ly/2moUXR
China’s tough flu measures appear to be effective http://bit.ly/12iyVL
The idea of mandatory paid sick leave has been kicking around Congress for years http://bit.ly/soBqg

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

RT @MethodistHosp: Methodist salutes our men and women in the military today at 11 a.m. with a short ceremony in Crain Garden.
Recalculating the tally in Swine Flu deaths http://bit.ly/3Cd4P6
Senate majority leader, Harry Reid says health bill will be done by Christmas http://bit.ly/44sjmc
RT @houstonhospital: Join us Saturday! http://bit.ly/26H9KG
AMA: Government policies hazardous to gay health http://bit.ly/4r3BY8

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

AIDS divisions of large drug makers GlaxoSmithKline & Pfizer form company to focus on the disease http://bit.ly/3K1qsD
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center hospital in Los Angeles: X-ray overdoses could cause cataracts http://bit.ly/48eINI
Why walking in Houston is hazardous to your health http://bit.ly/1enTPL
Swine flu exposes weak leave policies http://bit.ly/37x02w

Monday, November 9, 2009

RT @shamsha: RT @karenneves: Review: Merck Manual Professional Edition app for iPhone: http://bit.ly/4DCJAG
RT @RiceUniversity: Rice President @davidleebron quoted in this month's Continental Mag about Houston's reputation http://bit.ly/nUXQy
RT @MDAndersonNews: Listen to the latest on H1N1 / seasonal flu & what people being treated for cancer can do http://tinyurl.com/ylkzvcd
RT @brentking: The current tort system is broken. Is there a way out? See the latest 98.6: http://tr.im/hkIh
RT @mayoclinic: Our Facebook fan page crossed the 10,000-fan mark over the weekend http://bit.ly/zTd6
Medical industry grumbles over new government-run insurance program, but it stands to gain http://bit.ly/HCGXN
Texas gets 3 million swine flu vaccine doses http://bit.ly/2MRXTt
Deadline looming as health care bill heads to Senate http://bit.ly/23qQRX

Monday, November 2, 2009

RT @utneurology: We have a new faculty member! George Lopez, MD, PhD is a stroke neurologist and neurointensivist. Ready to see patients!

Friday, October 30, 2009

RT @RiceUniversity: This week's edition of Rice News is now out. www.media.rice.edu
Speaker Nancy Pelosi: New health care bill is ‘historic moment’ http://bit.ly/31qTxx
Ben Taub doctor shot during robbery near grocery http://bit.ly/16KN1p

Thursday, October 29, 2009

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi: New health care bill is 'historic moment' http://bit.ly/3AoG3Q
Swine flu vaccine is here and you still have your shot http://bit.ly/27hAs8
Houstonians pay more than most for health care http://bit.ly/2DyoOb

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

RT @UTHouston: UT alumnus, John Simpson honored for invention that revolutionized coronary artery disease treatment: http://bit.ly/2u4lKW
RT @JennTex: RT: @sandrasays Next Houston Social Media Breakfast Monday, November 2, 2009 at 8:30 am @CoffeeGroundz: http://bit.ly/1K0poy
Anxious Crowds Meet Ad Hoc Swine Flu Police http://bit.ly/1xS3BS
Census: 'Brain gains' for high-tech cities http://bit.ly/1nPggm
FDA plans to prohibit sales of raw oysters from Gulf http://bit.ly/1AIzeu
RT @houstonhospital: Sodium fund in processed food accounts for about 80% a person's daily intake, and can add up. – Sonia Gyamlani of NW
Swine flu vaccine finally arrives http://bit.ly/1BSqnv

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

RT @RiceUniversity: Rice-TMC win funds for cancer research http://bit.ly/3bjtg2
RT @houstonhospital: Advancing health care with iPhone, Memorial Hermann Healthcare System depends on the latest tech http://bit.ly/49K5WX
RT @bcmhouston: Cameras zoom in on cause of obstructive sleep apnea http://bit.ly/3Njtts
A molecule of motivation, dopamine excels at its task http://bit.ly/3W4CU5
Cancers can vanish without treatment, but how? http://bit.ly/36Oyeo
College presidents: Sports spending out of control http://bit.ly/3Esv1y
Rice Baylor merger would create unbalanced academic institution according to Rice faculty committee report http://bit.ly/40ADvv

Monday, October 26, 2009

NY Times: M. D. Anderson Cancer Center has a mission statement- "Eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation and the world.” http://bit.ly/1WqLgX
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius: Ample flu vaccine will be available http://bit.ly/3GNkwe
President Barack Obama declared the swine flu outbreak a national emergency http://bit.ly/3WxqsY
Swine flu shots for a lucky few - Hundreds wait in long lines in Conroe for a chance at the vaccine http://bit.ly/N7sis
UH building its health care credentials - Initiatives include hiring, ties to Medical Center http://bit.ly/22XAJb

Friday, October 23, 2009

Please join your colleagues and friends at today’s Country Carnival Fun Fest: http://bit.ly/3e0bsF
Prairie View A&M suspends pledging http://bit.ly/2IZonZ
RT @UTHAdmissions: #uth2010 Welcome to all who have come to interview. We are ready to be impressed, so don't hold back! Good luck.
Woman the 6th in Houston to die of swine flu http://bit.ly/hw1Rj
Mexico pushing for homegrown swine flu vaccine http://bit.ly/4miHsw

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Check out the SCOOP photo of MSII Anthony Burton, leading a tour group of UT Med School applicants http://bit.ly/3GwRSq
Award helps Dr. Kathy Scott-Gurnell Scott-Gurnell make transformation to clinician/researcher http://bit.ly/32AWv9
Children's Learning Institute awards pre-k certifications http://bit.ly/2B3ONV
RT @MethodistHosp: CDC says H1N1 flu hitting young people particularly hard ... 50% are people age 24 or younger. http://tiny.cc/K6c3w
Don't count on getting an H1N1 shot for a while http://bit.ly/21ulyz

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

RT @MethodistHosp: Cool story on Methodist's virtual 3-D imaging system inspired by gaming technology: http://tinyurl.com/yfrt7pg
Steps to greater accountability in medical education: Critics say many CME's are drug company marketing in disguise http://bit.ly/1VtSF
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention concedes vaccine production behind schedule http://bit.ly/1JrpII
Health officials are urging people to get the vaccine for the seasonal flu but there is a shortage http://bit.ly/2XR9jP
Almost 90 percent of 292 swine flu related deaths in the U.S. since Sept. 1 were in people under age 65 http://bit.ly/21tRl9

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

RT @houstonhospital: Dont' forget, u can send your questions to #askdocs. LIVE CHAT with a MMH Cardiovascular Specialist, Noon TODAY
The many ills of peripheral nerve damage http://bit.ly/1aFP9b
Acetaminophen Reduces the Potency of Some Vaccines, a Czech Study Finds http://bit.ly/4hSIC2
The group most threatened by swine flu and most in need of the new vaccine, is that of pregnant women http://bit.ly/3OLF3Z
President Barack Obama eases policy on medical marijuana http://bit.ly/1q3OTc
19-year-old becomes Houston's 4th swine flu death http://bit.ly/42TzMJ

Monday, October 19, 2009

When 2+2 equals a privacy question http://bit.ly/pHWKV
Swine flu central: Major oops at the Houston health department http://bit.ly/O36b2
Can our pets get swine flu? http://bit.ly/3yuc5o
RT @MethodistHosp: Trouble sleeping? San Jacinto Methodist hosts sleep seminar Tuesday Oct. 20 at 6 p.m. For reservations call 281-428-4401.
Can our pets get swine flu? http://bit.ly/3yuc5o
Can our pets get swine flu? http://bit.ly/3yuc5o
Can our pets get swine flu? http://bit.ly/3yuc5o

Friday, October 16, 2009

RT @EricRasch: RT @JennTex: The Best Medical iPhone Apps for Doctors and Med Students http://bit.ly/2fuSFE
RT @JennTex: RT @EdBennett My current presentation on Hospitals and Social media - Now with audio! http://bit.ly/jczGN
Swine Flu Shots revive a debate about vaccines http://bit.ly/YYlnG
Shot in the dark? The NY Times blogs to debunk myths about Swine Flu Vaccine http://bit.ly/3m8Ft5
Ailing health care in Texas: One of the gloomy studies predicts a third of residents will be uninsured in 10 years http://bit.ly/22xTlG
RT @houstonhospital: "Pinked For A Cause": http://bit.ly/IVT2a

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Fun Fest 2009 — Rodeo Carnival set Oct. 23 http://bit.ly/4DEaI2
Samuel Condic temp faculty at University of St. Thomas explains why job-hunting with a Ph.D. isn't what it used to be http://bit.ly/1g8b48
More Tier One schools a boon, economist Ray Perryman says http://bit.ly/FeenP
More Memorial Hermann doctors call for Wolterman's ouster http://bit.ly/1TTxuR
RT @jenn_xer: RT @chrispirillo Falling Public Support For Healthcare Reform Can Be Turned Around ~ Tech News Watch http://retwt.me/Viaq
Hospitals' UT deal inspiring applause - Alliance with Seton could lead to Austin UT Medical School http://bit.ly/3kSS7C
RT @MDAndersonNews: M. D. Anderson taking action to safeguard its patients, their families from exposure to H1N1 & flu http://bit.ly/2OLOa1

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

RT @tch_news: Vaccine hits Houston: Some local parents saw their children get the first H1N1 vaccines Tuesday http://ping.fm/l6I3N
Join the Chron's live chat on swine flu with experts from Baylor College of Medicine http://bit.ly/e3u9W
Texans provides 506,000 doses for H1N1 http://bit.ly/qPJSD
RT @bcmhouston: Pediatrician offers perspectives on H1N1, seasonal flu http://bit.ly/2xsDiJ
Texans provides 506,000 doses for H1N1 http://bit.ly/qPJSD
Texans provides 506,000 doses for H1N1 http://bit.ly/qPJSD
Amazon.com gave more than 200 college students its Kindle e-reading device, loaded with digital versions of textbooks. http://bit.ly/5HXJb

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

RT @tch_news: RT @CDCFlu Watch press brief on 2009 #H1N1 flu led by Dr. Anne Schuchat. Today @ 12:00 noon EDT on flu.gov/live @FluGov
Merger of the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio with UTSA studied http://bit.ly/2lzAwh
The University of Texas may pre-sell up to $500 million in oil production http://bit.ly/QgJqN
Health insurance dispute heats up before vote http://bit.ly/45kvgn
RT @houstonhospital: Join us today at NOON for a FREE Surgical Weight loss Webinar with experts from Memorial Hermann. http://bit.ly/Fi9e3
Local swine flu deaths jump to 11 http://bit.ly/bJbIG

Monday, October 12, 2009

RT @MethodistHosp: Six reasons why your cold won't go away, and what to do about it: http://tinyurl.com/yjacnzl
RT @tch_news: TCPA doctor talks to Chronicle about "waves" of patients being seen at TCPA practices. http://esb62.tk
RT @MethodistHosp: Six reasons why your cold won't go away, and what to do about it: http://tinyurl.com/yjacnzl
RT @MethodistHosp: Six reasons why your cold won't go away, and what to do about it: http://tinyurl.com/yjacnzl
RT @TexasSouthern: TSU Experiences Increase in Retention and Enrollment for Fall 2009. http://bit.ly/VRmDs
Maine senator Olympia Snowe pivotal in health care debate overhaul http://bit.ly/45HCi8
Texas Children's & UTMB's Medical staff wearing out as ill kids flood in http://bit.ly/17hzMD

Friday, October 9, 2009

RT @bcmhouston: Incorporate preventative measures into everyday routine http://bit.ly/2DBTJH
RT @tch_news: RT @CDCFlu RT Updated clinician questions and answers on 2009 H1N1 flu http://tinyurl.com/y8cbcw4
RT @houstonhospital: Memorial Hermann hospitals revise visitation policy http://bit.ly/EPBXs
Health care bill gets green light in cost analysis http://bit.ly/kufL7
Virus is found in many with chronic fatigue syndrome http://bit.ly/2rB6zw
Swine flu put many hospitalized patients into ICU it.ly/FvLFO

Thursday, October 8, 2009

RT @bcmhouston: Fighting the flu: Follow fact not fiction http://bit.ly/aQH0K
Look who's wanted at Fun Fest!: http://bit.ly/kmwEU
RT @houstonhospital: Join us next week to discuss weight loss surgery options with experts from MMH The Woodlands. http://bit.ly/Fi9e3
4 Senators’ concerns reflect health care challenge http://bit.ly/29Rj99
Areas hit hard by Swine Flu in spring see little now http://bit.ly/VPzfo
Harris County Jail inmate died from swine flu http://bit.ly/G113g
Associated Press-GfK poll: Third of parents oppose swine flu vaccine http://bit.ly/fNPxr

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Former student sues Texas A&M over grades http://bit.ly/1jelXf
Swine flu vaccine here in Harris county, but only for caregivers http://bit.ly/ypOoF
RT @houstonhospital: Remember to join our FREE LIVE CHAT TODAY about pediatric seizures tweet questions to #askdocs http://bit.ly/nUszz
RT @bcmhouston: Under-skin rehydration injection found safe, effective, less painful for children in ER http://bit.ly/aspEf
Coffee does little to protect the aging brain http://bit.ly/2rNRwW
Health & Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius: Vaccination is the best defense against H1N1 http://bit.ly/CaY4c

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

55 Adobe Illustrator icon design tutorials http://bit.ly/4s8XVk
And we're off: Swine flu vaccinations begin this week, after months of preparations and promises - but don't line up yet http://bit.ly/HwEJI
Baylor College of Medicine researcher's cocaine vaccine treats addiction http://bit.ly/vBu2p
Stagnant salaries. Larger class sizes. Smaller scholarships. Texas universities feeling recession's bite http://bit.ly/4qln6G

Monday, October 5, 2009

RT @commitforlife: RT @connectforlife October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Help support the fight. Donate blood.
The Austin American-Statesman reports some Texas colleges see enrollment boost from vets http://bit.ly/6uYQw
Answers to your H1N1 vaccine questions http://bit.ly/pjkR2
UT-Austin confirms print shop worker died after contracting swine flu http://bit.ly/13Yul7
Texas begins $3 billion quest to cure cancer http://bit.ly/HvOSJ

Friday, October 2, 2009

Bayer labels’ cancer-fighting claim draws lawsuit http://bit.ly/i7nMd
Swine Flu spread prompts move on vaccine http://bit.ly/sVDnq
U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention: 25 cities and states order H1N1 vaccine http://bit.ly/mikvr
Autopsy: Michael Jackson was generally healthy http://bit.ly/ZX97I
Firms (like Houston's own Coffee Groundz @CoffeeGroundz ) Get a Hand With Twitter, Facebook http://bit.ly/3ZQ0pi

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Matthews Bookstore at the UT Med School is slashing prices 40% on all in-stock UT Longhorn T-shirts, and hoodies. http://bit.ly/15gOJC
UT Researcher Honored by the Smithsonian with a 2009 Latino Legacy Award: http://bit.ly/GGIc4
U.N. cites global rise in detection and treatment of AIDS http://bit.ly/P9onb
Historic health care legislation could be on the floor of both houses of Congress as early as mid-October http://bit.ly/1brTh8
Don't roll up your sleeves for swine flu shot just yet http://bit.ly/4cAAp8
$100 million in grants thrill TMC - Big award to Eric Boerwinkle, a UT-H geneticist for heart disease research http://bit.ly/3rhDUw

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

RT @houstonhospital: Live webinar on back pain Oct. 16 http://ping.fm/qqeKE
Pathologist shortage poses concern about autopsies - Some Texas medical examiners have relied on medical school interns http://bit.ly/5AKZl
Cost higher if health reform fails, study by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation says http://bit.ly/1ekRVt
Texas A&M hires second Nobel winner physicist David M. Lee http://bit.ly/3JToU9
Closing U.S. schools and day care centers because of swine flu could cost between $10 billion and $47 billion http://bit.ly/13FDjP

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

RT @utneurology: RT @houstonhospital: Join Memorial Hermann Experts for Live chat about pediatric seizures Noon, Oct. 7 http://bit.ly/LL2te
RT @UTHouston: UT Houston, Jamaica researchers launch study of genes, toxic metals in children with autism: http://bit.ly/fWsRJ
RT @houstonhospital: What kind of healthcare topics do you need info on? Share your interests with us. Tweet to #askdocs
RT @EricRasch: RT @briancray: RT @umutm By @jankowarpspeed: Turn any webform into a powerful wizard with jQuery http://is.gd/3MC4C
In some states, a push to ban mandate on insurance http://bit.ly/Q3Cjr
Quest for a long life gains scientific respect http://bit.ly/JjQfV
With swine flu cases soaring in Texas health officials are still trying to sort out who's first for swine flu vaccine http://bit.ly/JcRe2
Electronic medical alerts no guarantee of timely response http://bit.ly/phaaB

Monday, September 28, 2009

Burst of technology helps blind to see http://bit.ly/snzQm
Swine flu found in Harris County jail inmate who died http://bit.ly/3xu1f0
Texas A&M University's board OKs controversial vaccine center http://bit.ly/47GYgl
Dr. Oz reaches out to Houston's uninsured - 2,000 turn out for free exams and minor procedures they’ve gone without http://bit.ly/4fSEE

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Senator Bill Nelson tries to allay fears on health overhaul http://bit.ly/a0Oie
Dr. Oz is bringing his show — and free medical care — to Houston Saturday http://bit.ly/sz0eF
A world first: Vaccine helps prevent HIV infection http://bit.ly/19CQHk

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

RT @shamsha: wondering if our hospital should use the Chrome Frame plug-in since they refuse to let go of IE6! http://bit.ly/18anzN
RT @commitforlife: RT @mdrewgo Clutch doing his thing at the Houston Rockets blood drive. http://ping.fm/OI8bc
Tomorrow we will be tweeting live from the Photoshop Down and Dirty tricks tour at the GRB - hopefully with some great tips to share
Are you a med student printing a poster? Tweet us your poster questions @theooc
RT @houstonhospital: H1N1: advice from the medical director of infection control at Children's Memorial... http://bit.ly/17Ytgj

Monday, September 21, 2009

Maker of Activia settles lawsuit over health claims http://bit.ly/3h60tV
Report: Texas leads U.S. in uninsured http://bit.ly/4rJuQ1

Friday, September 18, 2009

Fun Fest 2009 theme — Rodeo Carnival http://bit.ly/L7Mp3
UT Arlington may stamp out smoking campuswide http://bit.ly/1f37oG
Rice bows out of UTSA Classic tournament with swine flu http://bit.ly/BlgsO
Sour economy can't keep higher learning down: Record numbers of students have enrolled at Texas universities this fall http://bit.ly/4hR6V3
Harris County withdraws from hospital sale http://bit.ly/40Fw2M
The Office of Communications wins Best Original Still Bulletin Award http://bit.ly/gMWIk

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Prairie View A&M University welcomes largest ever freshman class http://bit.ly/18krVg
The University of Texas tightens admissions to top 8 percent of class http://bit.ly/bNxTu
Few cheers for Sen. Max Baucus' health plan http://bit.ly/3dHGmR
With some hospitals requiring their workers to have seasonal flu shots and even more considering it http://bit.ly/JpnEK
UTMB coming back stronger than ever http://bit.ly/Lg5U6
RT @houstonhospital: ALMOST TO 1,000 Followers! Give us a boost, follow us on Twitter for the latest updates http://bit.ly/19ISBL

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Live chat: health care reform with UT Houston President Dr. Larry Kaiser http://bit.ly/5imOo
RT @commitforlife: RT @DirectEnergy Today's our 5th blood drive this year. In Houston? Find out more http://tinyurl.com/5nzjoa
the Office of Communications seeks a half-time support specialist. please email m.darla.brown@uth.tmc.edu for details http://bit.ly/QuZ4x
Access to care crucial to health reform (Chronicle video) http://bit.ly/4AlVkt
Machine for breathing troubles may aid in Swine Flu care, researchers say http://bit.ly/12Pmh2
2009 Health insurance premiums rise slightly. But bigger hikes are expected http://bit.ly/iVHv7
The Food and Drug Administration approves swine flu vaccine http://bit.ly/Btm97
Memorial Hermann threatens to ax hospital deal http://bit.ly/NS3WA
RT @houstonhospital: Got medical questions for Memorial Hermann Medical Experts? Send them via twitter to #askdocs

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

RT @houstonhospital: Live epilepsy chat Sept. 15 http://ping.fm/EZRT4 send your questions ahead of the chat via twitter to #askdocs
Save the date for the American Heart Walk, 8:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009 http://bit.ly/4tmrbj
A look at health care plans in Congress http://bit.ly/14sURN
U.S. Hispanics are less likely than non-Hispanic whites to develop cancer according to American Cancer Society report http://bit.ly/1ZySjp
Rice students build shanty town http://bit.ly/4iexkQ
RT @houstonhospital: FREE Health ADVICE in our Epilepsy Chat with Memorial Hermann Experts, Noon Tomorrow http://bit.ly/yO933 , #askdocs
UT Houston President Dr. Larry Kaiser on healthcare reform in the Chron http://bit.ly/WqEWE

Monday, September 14, 2009

RT @KidsAndCancer: Insightful Houston Chronicle article with perspectives on health reform from CEOs within the TMC: http://digs.by/Klx
RT @UTHouston: UT scientists discover link between protein and lung disease: http://bit.ly/Zc79C
President Barack Obama expects passage of 'good health care bill' http://bit.ly/4jcFa1
Epidemiologists say vaccine supply may miss Swine Flu peak http://bit.ly/Y2e6
50 million new patients? More primary docs a must http://bit.ly/1Vm6I6
New experimental drug, peramivir, cleared up flu symptoms as well as five days of Tamiflu pills did http://bit.ly/h2byR
Med Center CEOs (like UT Houston's President Dr. Larry Kaiser) examine health care reform in the Chron http://bit.ly/WqEWE

Friday, September 11, 2009

RT @houstonhospital: FREE surgical weight loss advice from Memorial Hermann experts, TODAY, live chat http://bit.ly/SthYM

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Scoop: UT Med School ranked among best for Hispanics http://bit.ly/t5GXT
Child mortality rate declines globally study by Unicef says http://bit.ly/Smoh0
Tech companies push to digitize patients’ records http://bit.ly/yQT6f
A long wait for change for uninsured http://bit.ly/2r7xrI
RT @houstonhospital: JOIN US for the Prostate Health chat TODAY at NOON http://bit.ly/GzZPO send your questions via twitter #askdocs
Houston health leaders have a new directive for parents of children w/mild flu symptoms: Don't come to emergency rooms.http://bit.ly/408Jxn
RT @houstonhospital: Chat live with a Memorial Hermann prostate specialist, tomorrow, http://bit.ly/GzZPO send your questions #askdocs
RT @childrenshealth: Biggest donor to @Mix1073 radiothon before 7pm will receive guitar autographed by Coldplay http://tinyurl.com/c6dgd6
RT @bgaustin: Obama on healthcare reform: "I am not the 1st president to take up this cause but I am determined to be the last."

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

RT @MDAndersonNews: M. D. Anderson doesn't recommend the water. http://bit.ly/16ulyq
Summer of work exposes medical students to system’s ills http://bit.ly/CrlA9
Texas air rules violate federal law, Environmental Protection Agency says http://bit.ly/29glmx
Fines proposed for uninsured Americans http://bit.ly/SyBX2
First stem cell drug fails 2 late-stage clinical trials http://bit.ly/JTWPO
For Houston student Jazmin Perez, President Barrack Obama's speech brought a flashback http://bit.ly/lSncA
RT @houstonhospital: Chat live with a prostate specialist, join our noon chat on Sept. 10 http://bit.ly/GzZPO #askdocs

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

RT @houstonhospital: Come to "Fourth Annual Ride for Recovery " Sunday, September 20 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. http://bit.ly/zrid6
The Office of Communications has won the 2009 Expression Award! http://bit.ly/xrBdM
UH Master's of Education in Teaching - Information Meeting September 8 at 12 pm in MSB B.605 Apply here: http://bit.ly/EEmOt

Friday, September 4, 2009

RT @houstonhospital: RT @JocktoDoc: Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine Institute stars in new Fox Sports series http://bit.ly/f5URs
“it would be a mistake for anyone to rely on respirators alone” said Dr. Kenneth Shine of UT Austin http://bit.ly/2O3Pge
State changes its Texas Tomorrow Fund tuition deal http://bit.ly/C1Ept
UK doctors question treatment of terminally ill http://bit.ly/pNQ7q
Community groups have joined the fight against HCHD's proposed purchase of Memorial Hermann Southwest http://bit.ly/210mUA
RT @drrbradley: Report: patients with terminal illnesses made to die prematurely under a UK national scheme. http://tinyurl.com/nbrgb3

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Do you have your copy of the UT Med School's latest brochure - The FactBook? http://bit.ly/pwH6L
Boston scientific device seen to cut heart failure http://bit.ly/2AxoeJ
UT dumps national merit program http://bit.ly/IZqJH
How to make the most of expiring insurance http://bit.ly/1wXtlH
RT @houstonhospital: Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine Institute stars in new Fox Sports series http://bit.ly/f5URs

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Study: Houston leads in births under age 15 http://bit.ly/Pfl4U
For longtime captive Jaycee Dugard, a complex road home http://bit.ly/XFJzZ
In the debate about health care overhaul, there are countless stories of families saddled with hospital bills http://bit.ly/1PhL2n
Dan Barry - My Brain on chemo: Alive and alert http://bit.ly/YBqMG
RT @USATODAYcollege: College costs outpace aid: Will a Pell Grants bill help? http://bit.ly/Bzgaj
Finding a scapegoat when epidemics strike http://bit.ly/FSGg1

Monday, August 31, 2009

RT @UTHouston: The UT Houston class of 2012 has some moves! Watch them dance to "Jai Ho." http://bit.ly/8G6qC
University of Texas at San Antonio weighs merger as plan to increase status http://bit.ly/9sd79
State Rep. Garnet Coleman urges Texas Medical Center leaders to back health overhaul http://bit.ly/85NVQ
Swine flu brings a quandary to the workplace - be sick to use sick time, says UT Houston safety director Bob Emery http://bit.ly/hrg3u
Robbery excluded in killing of Dr. Jorge Mario Gonzalez of Methodist Hospital http://bit.ly/p5eA1

Friday, August 28, 2009

Some Roman Catholic Bishops assail health plan http://bit.ly/hfZMv
Strained by Katrina, former Memorial Medical Center faced deadly choices http://bit.ly/9TbKl
Senator Edward M. Kennedy embodied the frustrations of the nation’s 40-year war on cancer. http://bit.ly/tRfZW
Insurers dealing with being the health care ‘Villains’ http://bit.ly/3mhADa
President Barack Obama says a bill in Congress would help him send millions more Americans to college. http://bit.ly/vexDA
Swine flu rises at US colleges as students return http://bit.ly/3Hr1Oh
Dallas County reports its first swine flu death http://bit.ly/284VK
$1.2 Million Grant For Groundbreaking Approach To Brain Research Received By UT Med School's Dr. Valentin Dragoi http://bit.ly/ngRft
RT @drrbradley: RT texmed RT @lstexasnews: H1N1 Flu Kills Dallas County Woman http://bit.ly/9Ba5b

Thursday, August 27, 2009

RT @MDAndersonNews: Researchers Identify New, Cancer-Causing Role for Protein http://is.gd/2Co7o
The UT Med School went Hollywood at the annual student retreat. http://bit.ly/sRBVE
RT @houstonhospital: Harris County Hospital District, Memorial Hermann Collaborate for Southwest Houston: http://bit.ly/mySNG
UT Med School's Dept of Internal Medicine debuts e-publication - the UT Houston Journal of Medicine http://bit.ly/2GGnbk
The University of Houston offers a Master’s of Education in Teaching degree - emphasis in the health sciences. http://bit.ly/19pNoH
UT Med School's Division of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine presents RsVP Program http://bit.ly/Quelv
RT @commitforlife: RT @favouritethings Woo! @ELHouston blood drive set up & ready @ Shops at Houston Center.
Scoop: UT Med School's Dr. Valentin Dragoi receives EUREKA award http://bit.ly/3nsVyU
Dennis Rivera leads labor charge for health reform http://bit.ly/JAcT6
China announces a system for voluntary organ donors http://bit.ly/7Mjh2
Study published in in The New England Journal of Medicine finds radiation risk for patients http://bit.ly/1afi5k
See Jane run, bike and swim http://bit.ly/Fc5tR
Turns out you can fear a government takeover of health care even if the government already took over your health care. http://bit.ly/Lwhzb
New York Gov. David Paterson signs bill that largely bans use of shackles during childbirth http://bit.ly/Y0VeI
At least 30 Texas Christian University students are sick with flu-like symptoms http://bit.ly/7ilJu
Emory wants campus trained in CPR http://bit.ly/13htPa
The Boys Scouts are teaming up with the United Nation Foundation's Nothing but Nets campaign to fight against malaria. http://bit.ly/2PAWb6
San Antonio & restaurant association develop voluntary healthy options program http://bit.ly/13poWE
RT @drrbradley: Texting while driving http://ping.fm/qDN2p Warning: very graphic. Thanks to Steve Drewniany for the link.
RT @houstonhospital: RT @HoustonKids: Live chat on epilepsy advances, Sept. 15. Register now: http://bit.ly/2QxBfb from Memorial Hermann
Astros coach Sean Berry is living healthier after cancer http://bit.ly/BseqD
Senator Edward M. Kennedy's death puts reform plan on pause http://bit.ly/2zBBW8
Reach Out and Read Texas Honors 9/11 Day of Service http://bit.ly/tbQXt

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

RT @houstonhospital: RT @HoustonKids: Live chat on epilepsy advances, Sept. 15. Register now: http://bit.ly/2QxBfb from Memorial Hermann
RT @UTHouston: Reach Out and Read Texas, a program of the CLI at UTHSC-H, takes part in the 1st 9/11 Day of Service: http://bit.ly/15nFyu
RT @houstonhospital: Tweet us your questions #askdocs. Get the answers in our chat TODAY! http://bit.ly/T8ew8
RT @utneurology: Neurology Grand Rounds streams live starting 9/4 with UTHSC President Dr. Larry Kaiser - stay tuned for tweet-tails!
RT @houstonhospital: Tweet us your questions on pediatric ear, nose and throat related issues, #askdocs. chat TODAY! http://bit.ly/T8ew8
RT @houstonhospital: chat about chronic pediatric ear, nose & throat w/specialist from Children's Memorial Hermann http://bit.ly/EgWQe
RT @houstonhospital: Dan Wolterman, System president and CEO, named to Modern Healthcare magazine’s most powerful people in healthcare ...
RT @houstonhospital: Tweet us your questions on pediatric ear, nose & throat related issues, #askdocs in our chat TODAY! http://bit.ly/T8ew8
RT @houstonhospital: Tweet us your questions on pediatric ear, nose and throat related issues, #askdocs. http://bit.ly/T8ew8
RT @utneurology: Neurology Grand Rounds streams live starting 9/4 with UTHSC President Dr. Larry Kaiser - stay tuned for tweet-tails!
RT @drrbradley: CDC offers reassuring words regarding #H1N1 flu. http://bit.ly/RuZWi
RT @drrbradley: Went to UT Imaging at the UT Health Center - West Loop. Besides good people, they had 4 kinds of coffee and fresh cookies!
RT @houstonhospital: Tweet us your questions on pediatric ear, nose and throat related issues, #askdocs. http://bit.ly/T8ew8
Veterans Affairs told thousands they had Lou Gehrig's in error http://bit.ly/oEFi8
HealthLeader: 12 ways to reset your children's body clocks before the school bell rings! http://bit.ly/IHPBE
Dan Wolterman, Drs. John Holcomb & Drue Ware of the UT Med School are featured in a KHOU-TV story on healthcare reform http://bit.ly/lr6EC

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Veterinarian in Australia is sickened after being exposed to rare Virus Hendra, a paramyxovirus http://bit.ly/VZJFu
Ten years ago this week: West Nile Virus’s debut in a doctor’s syringe http://bit.ly/Xer1k
When a doctor is more, and less, than a healer http://bit.ly/16bLt9
For parents on NICU, trauma may last http://bit.ly/wRJdC
South Africa embraces study critical of health policy http://bit.ly/KHJBt
Bioethicist Dr. Ezekiel J. Emanuel becomes a lightning rod for criticism in health care debate http://bit.ly/rl7ag
Calm, but moved to Be heard on health care http://bit.ly/YbrOH
Research Trove: Patients’ Online Data http://bit.ly/i2UeY
MedAssets will sell software to New Jersey's St. Barnabas Health Care System http://bit.ly/yVae
Health care claim costs expected to rise 10.5 percent http://bit.ly/s8Fdu
Four suspects sought in Houston doctor Dr. Jorge Mario Gonzalez's slaying http://bit.ly/XXMCX
Texas Gov. Rick Perry details state's swine flu stock http://bit.ly/OC5Rq
The American Heart Association says cut back — way back — on all that sugar http://bit.ly/Li8UH
Young Obama backers AWOL from health care reform fight http://bit.ly/HSYY5
President Barrack Obama opposes mandatory reporting of medical errors http://bit.ly/jJZSg
Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius says closing schools wouldn't ward off Swine Flu virus http://bit.ly/Y4d40
Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius says closing schools wouldn't ward off virus http://bit.ly/Y4d40
Dr. Guy Clifton of the UT Med School weigh in about Memorial Hermann’s plans to sell its Southwest hospital to the HCHD http://bit.ly/KqJDt
Dr. Lisa de Ybarrondo of the UT Med School is featured in a story about ear infections in New Parent http://bit.ly/kMf18
Dr. Ali Dentkas of the UT Med School and Dr. Jaime Gomez, are featured in the Brownsville Herald http://bit.ly/pH0Ub
Drs. Ian Butler, Pedro Mancias and Carlos Moreno are featured in a KHOU-TV Ch. 11 story on healthcare reform http://bit.ly/34iMT
UT Physicians expect an onslaught of patients when Swine Flu serum is available http://bit.ly/215Rb
RT @drrbradley: If you happen to be in WI on TUE, I'll be on WHAD-FM and other public radio stations from 6-7 am. #H1N1 flu

Friday, August 21, 2009

Ancient Chinese that herbs may help the heart by Dr. Nathan Bryan of the IMM and Yong-Jian Geng of the UT Med School http://bit.ly/16PEbc
UT Med School's Valentin Dragoi gets $1.2 million grant for groundbreaking approach to brain research http://bit.ly/RZj81
RT @drrbradley: - In case you missed it, here's a look inside America's busiest trauma center, Memorial Hermann-TMC: http://bit.ly/7sL05

Thursday, August 20, 2009

2009 White Coat ceremony: See the slideshow of photos by the Office of Communications's photographer Dwight Andrews http://bit.ly/hClAO
Fogarty International Clinical Research Scholars Program seeks applicants http://bit.ly/19nwe6
Committee on the status of women kicks off success brown bag series http://bit.ly/lvvk9
The updated UT Medical School’s general brochure, the Fact Book, is hot off the press. http://bit.ly/2ZOMj
New UT Med School Art Wall exhibit slated for Aug. 26 http://bit.ly/f2k79
Scoop: Dr. Ronda Alexander's talks about her Mission - trip to La Habana, Cuba http://bit.ly/a3LJs
Canadian study backs heroin (diacetylmorphine) to treat addiction http://bit.ly/12Sa7k
Health care may be a costly drag on the economy, but it’s still a great place to find a job http://bit.ly/3ExqE
Veterans’ Dr. Lawrence R. Deyton to Lead Food and Drug Administration Tobacco Division http://bit.ly/3CclMW
President Barrack Obama calls health plan a ‘moral obligation’ http://bit.ly/BlioG
Harvard & Princeton share the top spot in U.S. News & World Report university rankings. http://bit.ly/1v1Jn
West Virginia University hires Christopher Colenda, dean of medicine at Texas A&M as health sciences chancellor http://bit.ly/18HgFL
Just in time for a new school year, another round of college rankings is out http://bit.ly/41KQdY
As weight creeps back up, patients face easier choices http://bit.ly/zKok1
Groups help those struggling with eating disorders http://bit.ly/p8Dns
Chef Tom Valenti's take on diabetes is personal http://bit.ly/OFTP7
Most Americans say they're not worried about swine flu http://bit.ly/2Ox7Ug
Astros coach Sean Berry is living healthier after cancer http://bit.ly/BseqD
Rare flesh-eating bacteria kills man after fishing trip in Galveston Bay http://bit.ly/3kaX5r
RT @PhysRelations: RT @DrAnasYounes Do real men go to the doctor? http://bit.ly/ja6qY.
RT @UTHouston: Herbert DuPont of SPH is quoted in the Germophobe blog on the Chron. How germy is that shopping cart? http://bit.ly/3GOUmv
RT @houstonhospital: Join our chat about advances in epilepsy treatments from Mischer Neuroscience Institute at MH-TMC http://bit.ly/8S1GX
RT @bgaustin: Hospitals should plan to increase maximum capacity by 30% during a flu pandemic. (via @drrbradley)
The nitric oxide study by Dr. Nathan Bryan of the IMM and Dr. Yong-Jian Geng of the UT Med School: http://bit.ly/qCgek http://bit.ly/kJk4q
Drs. K. Lance Gould, Stefano Sdringola & the Century Health Study of UT Med School/Memorial are featured in the Chron http://bit.ly/4Angir
Dr. Joshua Gowin of the GSBS blogs about the moral center of the brain on Psychology Today http://bit.ly/jLx2l
RT @shamsha: Yes, to all docs. RT @JOSullivan: RT @kevinmd: Should the informed consent discussion be formally taught? http://bit.ly/3RByU
RT @lesliepfeiffer: after anatomy lab today, i cant help but consider becoming a vegetarian again. gross.

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

RT @houstonhospital: join us to chat about chronic pediatric ear, nose & throat problems with a specialist http://bit.ly/EgWQe
RT @houstonhospital: Memorial Hermann’s Level One Trauma Centers Receive Verification from American College of Surgeons http://shar.es/Fukm
The Claim: Stress can make allergies worse http://bit.ly/Ej2Fm
The State Health Department requires Flu vaccination for caregivers http://bit.ly/lERhs
Geron Corporation Study using embryonic Stem Cells for injured spinal cords is delayed http://bit.ly/25Rnsm
Senator Charles E. Grassley moves to block medical ghostwriting by drug companies http://bit.ly/aCOZN
For older athletes, drug question emerges http://bit.ly/7v7UK
Editorial: Will there be a public option feature in our health care future or not? http://bit.ly/ALhef
Low-power painkillers do better on broken arms http://bit.ly/j8DHY
RT @childrenshealth: From @USNews: Magazines Show Babies in Unsafe Sleeping Positions http://bit.ly/f9IJn
Statements indicate President Barrack Obama's shift on health care http://bit.ly/wTbwN
90 percent of bills have some trace of cocaine http://bit.ly/GjGkp
Production lags on swine flu vaccine, manufacturers blame chickens http://bit.ly/8BBao
Gov. Rick Perry's message is the public ‘ought to be scared' of Obama reforms http://bit.ly/QS887
John Mackey, the founder of Whole Foods Market in an op-ed piece argues that health care is not an intrinsic right http://bit.ly/j9Rv0
Read the Reuters news release about Dr. Walter Lowe to Lead Orthopaedics At UT Med School and Memorial Hermann - TMC http://bit.ly/4LcMw
Dr. Richard Castriotta of the UT Med School is in a McAllen Monitor story on how much sleep children need http://bit.ly/34Dpak

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

RT @UTHouston: Medical News Today featured many from UT Houston in "10 Most Common Medical Challenges for Baby Boomers" http://bit.ly/e4PKj
RT @PhysRelations: RT @shamsha NEJM: Practicing Medicine in the Age of Facebook http://bit.ly/Sfrck
Study by Dr. Kevin C. Oeffinger at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center says early cancers increase Diabetes risk http://bit.ly/M4VEF
Stephen Bergman, under the pseudonym Samuel Shem, M.D. wrote “The House of God,”
Mental stress training is planned for all 1.1 million U.S. soldiers http://bit.ly/3juM3
A book doctors can’t close: The House of God by psychiatrist Stephen Bergman http://bit.ly/ADrv4
Dana Jennings reporter at The NY Times says the deeper into the labyrinths of medicine, the quieter the waiting rooms http://bit.ly/3honhw
Diabetes case shows pitfalls of treatment rules http://bit.ly/3Sze8y
What really Killed Mozart? Dr. Richard H. C. Zegers writing in the The Annals of Internal Medicine says maybe Strep http://bit.ly/tbykG
Tests begin on drugs that may slow aging http://bit.ly/mstrv
President Barrack Obama's lack of medicare appointee puzzles congress http://bit.ly/Vgw5H
Small company's swine flu vaccine works in animals http://bit.ly/KDbIj
The New England Journal of Medicine reported on a study that says weight lifting may help to avert lymph problem http://bit.ly/R0VJE
Jessa Perrin: Healthy One Day, Dying the Next: A Medical Race http://bit.ly/Uyn2s
Suit targeting UT Austin admissions denied http://bit.ly/zINyg
White House appears ready to drop ‘public option' http://bit.ly/n0WpW
Baby Boomers Face Down Aging: 10 Most Common Medical Challenges http://bit.ly/XPohI
Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel has been lightning rod as administration makes push on medicine http://bit.ly/yCNiU
Health co-ops' viability receives mixed reviews http://bit.ly/149EYp