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| August 4, 2014

Health and the ancient discipline of tai chi

From the window of his hotel in Beijing, Wayne English, DO, saw something in 1990 that would impact his life for decades to come. "Everywhere I looked, in parks, on corners and in vacant lots, there were people doing these...

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| August 1, 2014

Acceleration Lab Program plays role in successful public launch of biotech firm

Five years ago, the co-founders of biotech start-up ZS Pharma, were developing a drug out of a lab provided by UNT Health Science Center. "Although we believed it had all the makings of a successful project, until you prove it,...

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| July 31, 2014

New physician helps medical school hopefuls surmount challenges

Jose Cruz, DO, MPH, is a newly minted physician who helps young people become doctors in spite of major challenges. Partly because of this work, he's among 74 students to receive the Excellence in Public Health Award from the United...

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| July 29, 2014

Leading the way in “green” commuting

UNT Health Science Center is blazing a trail in eco-friendly transportation. It's the first Dallas-Fort Worth area university to use vanpooling for employees' commutes. The vanpool hit the road in late May. Five UNTHSC staff members who live in and...

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| July 28, 2014

Aquatic therapy beneficial to multiple sclerosis patients, study finds

Aquatic therapy can help people with multiple sclerosis increase muscle strength and mobility without causing any apparent adverse side effects, according to a study by a UNT Health Science Center researcher. A systematic review and controlled trial of patients with...

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| July 25, 2014

Partnership aims to halt bacterial infections in hospitals, clinics

Cases of people stricken with Clostridium Difficile, a germ that causes fever, nausea and diarrhea, are on the rise in North Texas. Because the illness most often occurs in people taking antibiotics, UNT Health Science Center and the Dallas-Fort Worth...

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| July 24, 2014

Treatments to help a mom hug her children

Make an appointment To make an appointment with Dr. Clearfield or any of our sports medicine or orthopaedic physicians, contact 817-735-2900. Valerie Guerrero wanted to hug her kids. But a severe knot of pain in her shoulder prevented her from...

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| July 23, 2014

Yorio makes career of balancing research and administrative roles

For nearly four decades, Thomas Yorio, PhD, has balanced a passion for eye research with a strong commitment to helping guide UNT Health Science Center's growth. This week, Dr. Yorio, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, will see...

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| July 22, 2014

Research seeks to prevent vision loss in infants with congenital glaucoma

Without treatment, congenital glaucoma can lead to vision loss, often before a baby ever takes his first steps. Unraveling how this eye disease occurs is the goal of Colleen McDowell, PhD, Research Assistant Professor of Cell Biology and Immunology. A...

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| July 21, 2014

Tips to reduce the risk of sunburn

Deep in the heart of a Texas summer, it doesn't take long for sunburns to occur. Here are some tips to help protect you and your family from too much sun. A minor sunburn is a first-degree burn that turns...