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This article recommends a book edited by UTMB’s Dr. Victor Sierpina, “1,000 Cures for 200 Ailments.” From the article: “‘1,000 Cures’ is one of the few books out there that offer professional advice from experts in five different fields: conventional medicine, homeopathy, traditional Chinese medicine, herbalism and naturopathy. It’s designed to let the reader compare Western medicine with the four alternative approaches. Though broad by topic – it covers everything from anxiety and colds to carpal tunnel – the treatment suggestions include specific instructions on preparing teas, infusions, poultices and compresses.”

Houston Chronicle, July 1, 2009

Two UTMB assistant professors, Serena M. Aunon and Kjell N. Lindgren and seven other candidates have been selected for NASA’s 2009 astronaut candidate class. They were among more than 3,500 applicants.

Houston Chronicle, July 2, 2009

The Clear Lake and Bay Area section of the Houston Chronicle each Thursday publishes news from UTMB. This week’s items, provided by UTMB’s Office of Public Affairs, include Dr. Michael M. Koerner becoming the inaugural holder of the Stubbs Family Endowed Distinguished Professorship, UTMB researchers discovering a critical early step in developing a successful therapy for the deadly Ebola virus and Dr. Masood Ahmad becoming the holder of the Edward D. and Sally M. Futch Professorship in Cardiology.

Galveston County Daily News, July 1, 2009

UTMB Drs. Sally Robinson and Keith Bly, in their Keeping Kids Healthy column, write that the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Committee in Injury and Poison Prevention has reviewed fireworks-related injuries to children and has come up with recommendations to keep kids safe, including that families attend community fireworks displays run by professionals rather than using fireworks at home.

Galveston County Daily News, July 1, 2009

A letter to the editor from a woman who visited Galveston recently praises UTMB’s Arlene Josey-Allen, a nurse who helped her after she tripped and fell while visiting the Strand.

Forbes.com, June 30, 2009

A study by UTMB researchers suggests that women are more vulnerable to neurological diseases during certain stages of life due to fluctuating hormone levels. Significant estrogen level changes occur at various stages of women’s lives, including adolescence and menopause, and as a result of menstrual cycles. The onset or exacerbation of neurological diseases, such as Parkinson’s, schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s, Tourette’s and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, are most likely to occur at these times. The study was published in the journal BMC Neuroscience.

Medical Discovery News, June 27, 2009

This week’s radio broadcast focused on genome testing. A number of commercial companies can test your DNA to determine whether you carry any of the million genetic variations in the DNA sequence called single nucleotide polymorphisms or SNPs. Certain SNPs are associated with particular traits, syndromes or diseases. Medical Discovery News, hosted by UTMB’s Norbert Herzog and David Niesel, is broadcast by nearly 100 stations in the U.S. and Mexico. Locally, you can hear the program at 10 a.m. on Saturdays on KUHT, 88.7 FM and KTSU, 90.9 FM.