Growing older doesn’t have to be scary, especially when so many resources are available to ensure healthy aging is achievable. After all, September is Healthy Aging ® Month!
“There are no magic bullets or pills for healthy aging. But healthy aging is achievable by engaging in everyday activities,” says Dr. Marcia Ory, Ph.D., M.P.H., Regents Professor and director of the Program on Healthy Aging at the Texas A&M Health Science Center (TAMHSC) School of Rural Public Health.
Dr. Ory emphasizes simple things can be done every day, not just during Healthy Aging Month. They include the following:
Dr. Marcia Ory, Director of the Program on Healthy Aging[/caption]
Growing older doesn’t have to be scary, especially when so many resources are available to ensure healthy aging is achievable.
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Baylor College of DentistryWhen it comes to health care, the mouth is often treated separately from the rest of the body, but the Affordable Care Act may serve to bridge the gap – at least for children – says the Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry.
full storyBulimia nervosa, an eating disorder characterized by episodes of binging on large amounts of food followed by purging through self-induced vomiting to control weight, not only damages the body but also causes problems inside the mouth. Professors at the Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry say the acid that comes up during vomiting episodes can have a devastating effect on one of the hardest tissues in the mouth — tooth enamel.
full storyBy now, we all know genetics plays a key role in a person’s overall health. But did you know that genetics also could determine how your teeth develop? Microdontia – characterized by very small teeth – is a common problem that often runs in families, says the Texas A&M Health Science Center Baylor College of Dentistry.
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College of MedicineThe Texas A&M Health Science Center (TAMHSC) College of Medicine has named David McIntosh to the position of assistant dean for diversity. The role is the first in the college’s 34-year history to be focused exclusively on issues of diversity.
full storyTo help prepare tomorrow’s doctors for the changing landscape of medical practice and patient care, the Texas A&M Health Science Center (TAMHSC) College of Medicine has named Jim Donovan, M.D., as its first associate dean of clinical integration and practice transformation.
full storyThe leap in available biological information over the past decade has created new, exciting ways to better understand human disease and develop effective treatments, and the Texas A&M Health Science Center (TAMHSC) is poised to be at the forefront of these opportunities. Dr. Jack Smith has been recruited as a professor of microbial and molecular pathogenesis in the TAMHSC-College of Medicine, with a joint appointment in the TAMHSC-School of Rural Public Health Department of Health Policy and Management. He is spearheading efforts to establish collaborative research and product development efforts into biomedical informatics, an interdisciplinary field applying computer technology to manage biological information.
full storyCritical thinking has always been a part of a doctor's training. The TAMHSC-College of Medicine is now helping students use these same skills to help shape the future of healthcare.
full storyFor fourth-year medical students eager to take the next step for their medical careers, it’s all about the Match.
full storySummer fun brings new risks to children and families. And one of the biggest and most often overlooked hazards is heat exhaustion, says the Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine.
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College of NursingGraduates often talk about hearing a faculty member’s voice in the back of their head helping through a tricky situation or difficult procedure. To honor these nurse educators that students hear – even years after graduation – the College of Nursing recognizes outstanding faculty members annually with The DAISY Faculty Award.
full storyStudents in the TAMHSC-College of Nursing are getting practical experience with state-of-the-art medication safety technology thanks to new intravenous (IV) “smart” infusion pumps. The college recently acquired Sigma Spectrum Infusion Pumps and Medfusion® 3500 Syringe Infusion Pumps for simulation activities.
full storyWith all the changes in health care delivery and coverage, how can we ensure patients receive the best care possible? “Research continually shows breakdowns in communication are a leading cause of medical errors and inefficient patient care,” said Jack Moreland, Ph.D., M.S.N., RN, TAMHSC-College of Nursing assistant professor. A team at Texas A&M Health Science Center believes the key could be communication between health care providers.
full storyTwenty-seven students from the TAMHSC-College of Nursing and three nurse leaders were inducted into the Phi Iota Chapter of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing during an induction ceremony in Bryan on April 7.
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Graduate School of Biomedical SciencesThe Texas A&M Health Science Center (TAMHSC) is hosting a two-day scientific research symposium Thursday-Friday, Nov. 11-12, to foster scientific exchange.
full storyIn an effort to more accurately reflect the scope of programs within its graduate school, the Texas A&M Health Science Center (TAMHSC) Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences is being renamed the School of Graduate Studies. In addition, David S. Carlson, Ph.D., has been named dean of the school. He also is vice president for research at the TAMHSC and interim director of the TAMHSC-Institute of Biosciences and Technology in Houston.
full storyThe Texas A&M Health Science Center (HSC) Institute of Biosciences and Technology annual Graduate Student Symposium was May 20 in Houston, featuring talks and poster presentations by students and a keynote by Dr. Duojia Pan, Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigator.
full storyDavid S. Carlson, Ph.D., vice president for research and graduate studies at the TAMHSC, has been named interim director of the HSC-Institute of Biosciences and Technology in Houston.
full storySeventy TAMHSC Baylor College of Dentistry volunteers cared for more than 800 children at the 12th annual Dallas Mayor’s “Back-to-School” Fair Aug. 7 at Fair Park.
full storyThe TAMHSC College of Medicine will host “Reunion ’08” on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 1-2 for alumni and their families, along with the college’s largest-ever incoming class of 135 first-year students.
full storyKenneth McLeroy, Ph.D., professor in the Texas A&M Health Science Center School of Rural Public Health, was appointed to a four-year term on the National Center for Research Resources (NCRR) review panel, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
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Institute of Biosciences & TechnologyResearchers at the Texas A&M Health Science Center Institute of Biosciences and Technology in Houston have made a connection between a genetic defect and congenital hydrocephalus, a finding that may eventually lead to treatments for the neurological disease. The study is currently available online in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and will be in an upcoming issue of the journal.
full storyThrough a series of recent studies, researchers at the Texas A&M Health Science Center Institute of Biosciences and Technology have demonstrated that fat cells are the specific target of an anti-stress, anti-obesity liver hormone – a finding that could help in the development of treatments for obesity.
full storyPulmotect, Inc. - a Houston-based biotechnology company co-founded by Magnus Höök, Ph.D., in the Texas A&M Health Science Center Institute of Biosciences and Technology - was chosen the best early stage investment opportunity at the recent Southeast BIO 2012 annual investor forum in Palm Beach, Fla.
full storyThe Texas A&M Health Science Center (TAMHSC) Institute of Biosciences and Technology is part of the “Moon Shots Program” recently unveiled by The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center – an ambitious, comprehensive action plan designed to make a giant leap for patients by dramatically accelerating the pace of converting scientific discoveries into clinical advances that reduce cancer deaths.
full storyCheryl Lyn Walker, Ph.D., Welch Professor and director of the Texas A&M Health Science Center (TAMHSC) Institute of Biosciences and Technology in Houston, has been appointed to the Board of Scientific Advisors (BSA) of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) by Dr. Harold Varmus, NCI director.
full storyCheryl Lyn Walker, Ph.D., director of the Texas A&M Health Science Center (TAMHSC) Institute of Biosciences and Technology in Houston, was named a fellow of the prestigious American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
full storyCheryl Lyn Walker, Ph.D., director of the Texas A&M Health Science Center (TAMHSC) Institute of Biosciences and Technology in Houston, received $1,455,000 from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) in its latest round of grant awards. In addition, two other TAMHSC-related projects received CPRIT funding.
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Irma Lerma Rangel College of PharmacyPharmacists face an ever-changing population, especially in Texas, where the minority is becoming the majority. To combat the health disparities of the border and South Texas, students at the Texas A&M Health Science Center (TAMHSC) Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy in Kingsville are prepared to counsel, care for and serve Hispanic patients in multiple ways.
full storyFadi M. Alkhateeb, B.S.Pharm., MBA, Ph.D., director of assessment and associate professor of economic, social and administrative pharmacy at the Texas A&M Health Science Center Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy, has been selected as a Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Management Education Fellow for 2013-2015.
full storyStudents at the Texas A&M Health Science Center (TAMHSC) Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy received premier awards at the annual Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacists (TSHP) meeting April 26-28 in Austin.
full storyIndependent pharmacist urges students at Rangel College of Pharmacy to lead by example as they are honored for their leadership at Phi Lambda SIgma banquet at 6 p.m. April 15 at the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Center, 1730 W. Corral Ave., in Kingsville.
full storyThe Texas A&M Health Science Center (TAMHSC) Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy Rho Chi Society inducted 17 new members at 6 p.m. April 2 into the Academic Honor Society at the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Center.
full storyState Sen. Leticia Van de Putte, a practicing pharmacist for more than 30 years and current president pro tempore of the Texas Senate, encouraged student and campus leaders at the Texas A&M Health Science Center (TAMHSC) Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy on March 22 to direct future change in the state and nation. Students will play a critical role in the future of pharmacy, especially with the rapid changes in the health care industry, she said.
full storyInfant death is one of the most devastating consequences of preeclampsia. Dr. Mahau Choudhury has been working diligently with her lab to find ways to test women early in pregnancy for preeclampsia. Read more about her lab's efforts in the Spring 2013 Prescription.
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School of Rural Public HealthFit & Strong!, an evidence-based physical activity program for seniors, has been successfully implemented by the Brazos Valley Area Agency on Aging and the Navasota Department of Parks and Recreation, reaching more than 200 seniors in the Brazos Valley.
full storyOmolola Adepoju, M.P.H., doctoral candidate at the Texas A&M Health Science Center (TAMHSC) School of Rural Public Health, has been selected as a winner for the Medical Care Student Session at the 2013 APHA Annual Meeting.
full storySix graduate students at the Texas A&M Health Science Center (TAMHSC) School of Rural Public Health have received the Governmental Public Health Practice Award from the Texas Public Health Training Center (TPHTC).
full storyWhitney R. Garney, M.P.H., Brazos Valley regional manager with the Center for Community Health Development located at the Texas A&M Health Science Center School of Rural Public Health, recently authored an article on the lack of access to health care for rural residents.
full storyBernard Appiah, M.S., doctoral student at the Texas A&M Health Science Center School of Rural Public Health, was awarded a Harold Gunson Fellowship grant by the International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT).
full storyThe leap in available biological information over the past decade has created new, exciting ways to better understand human disease and develop effective treatments, and the Texas A&M Health Science Center (TAMHSC) is poised to be at the forefront of these opportunities. Dr. Jack Smith has been recruited as a professor of microbial and molecular pathogenesis in the TAMHSC-College of Medicine, with a joint appointment in the TAMHSC-School of Rural Public Health Department of Health Policy and Management. He is spearheading efforts to establish collaborative research and product development efforts into biomedical informatics, an interdisciplinary field applying computer technology to manage biological information.
full storySo much of today’s public health study occurs in the field, and students require a tool adaptable to any environment. In response, the Texas A&M Health Science Center (TAMHSC) School of Rural Public Health has provided students and faculty with personal iPads.
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