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    UTMB partners with Blue Zone to launch Blue Zones Ignite in Galveston

    Blue Zones to conduct a citywide assessment and propose a plan to help all residents live healthier

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    Combination Thyroid Therapy May Reduce Dementia and Mortality Risk

    UTMB study suggests that standard treatment for hypothyroidism may not fully protect patients

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  • UTMB Launches Center for Health and Clinical Outcomes Research

    The center will serve as a central hub for developing, supporting, and accelerating health and clinical outcomes research across the institution

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UTMB News

Beyond the Diagnosis: Facing the Emotional Side of Breast Cancer

A breast cancer diagnosis is life-changing news. Understanding the emotional impact is the first step in supporting patients and families as they cope with everything and move forward toward treatment and recovery.

Oncologist describing mammogram

Surgical Oncologists: Your Partner in Breast Cancer Treatment

A breast cancer diagnosis is generally the worst news a woman can receive, but although the journey is challenging, there are also many reasons for genuine hope. Each year, more women are not only surviving breast cancer, but thriving afterward, thanks to treatments that are more effective and more compassionate than ever.

Keeping Breast Health in Check

Breast health is highly individual, with varying expert opinions and personal risk factors, making early education and proactive care essential. Understand your risk through family history and medical consultation, know your breasts by recognizing changes, and follow personalized screening plans with your doctor.

Attendees at the Becker Perinatal Care Conference on Galveston Campus

UTMB hosts 3rd annual Becker Perinatal Care Conference on Galveston Campus

The University of Texas Medical Branch is hosting the 3rd Annual Howard and Lillian Becker Perinatal Care Conference today and Thursday on its Galveston Campus, serving as the required annual all-staff training mandated by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission through UTMB’s Regional Women’s Services and Pediatrics (RWSP) grants.

What Young Women Should Know About Genetic Counseling for Breast Cancer

Young women with a family history of breast cancer can benefit from genetic counseling to assess hereditary risk, guide screening decisions, and consider lifestyle changes. UTMB counselors stress self-advocacy and early awareness for better outcomes.

Yunique Robinson stands with her mother on her right and her doctor on her left

‘In the best of hands’

There are two important things Yuniquie Robinson shares with others about her journey with Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare neurological disorder. First, she reminds everyone that self-advocacy in a medical space is critical. The second thing, she said, is to go straight to UTMB for help.

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