13/05/2015
New study, Austin doctor look at effects of concussion on academics in high school
Medical/health stories featuring doctors and other health care professionals from Central Texas and around the state.
New study, Austin doctor look at effects of concussion on academics in high school
New mothers can take advantage of a special enrollment period through the health insurance marketplace that provid
http://www.newsradioklbj.com/news/health/medical-news/tma-behind-immunization-registry
The Texas Medical Association is still pushing for support of a bill that would ensure immunization records in Tex
http://www.newsradioklbj.com/news/health/medical-news/austin-cardiologist-weighs-top-diets
If your new year's resolutions included a new diet, the latest rankings are out and a local cardiologist shares hi
A clinical trial involving patients at an Austin hospital came up negative, but the study's local principal invest
A new study reveals some surprising results about rest and recovery from a concussion and a local pediatrician is
http://www.newsradioklbj.com/news/health/medical-news/peoples-clinic-move-expand-next-year
A huge donation will allow an Austin clinic to make some big changes, which includes increasing the number of low-
Open enrollment for health care coverage under the Affordable Care Act is near the end of month one, but as KLBJ’s
When state lawmakers return to Austin next month, one of the issues they'll likely tackle deals with women's healt
Local doctor talks about death of second Ebola patient in U.S.
http://www.newsradioklbj.com/news/health/medical-news/local-doctor-talks-about-death-second-ebola-patient-us
An Austin doctor reacts to the death of the second Ebola patient on American soil.
Study shows osteoporosis can also impact men
http://www.newsradioklbj.com/news/health/medical-news/study-shows-osteopororis-can-also-impact-men
A Harvard study finds the condition that's been known to affect women affects men as well.
The open enrollment season under the Affordable Care Act starts later this week and as KLBJ's Perry Watson reports
State task force holds hearing on infectious diseases at Capitol
http://www.newsradioklbj.com/news/health/medical-news/state-task-force-holds-hearing-infectious-diseases-capitol
Doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals are in Austin today to talk about public health threats like Eb
Healthcare to come under Sunset review
http://www.newsradioklbj.com/news/health/medical-news/healthcare-come-under-sunset-review
Texas state agencies overseeing healthcare could find themselves in the cross-hairs of the Sunset Commission durin
Austin psychiatrist weighs in on s*xting study
http://www.newsradioklbj.com/news/health/medical-news/austin-psychiatrist-weighs-s*xting-study
A new study shows that if teens are involved in s*xting…there’s a good chance they’re also having s*x and an Austi
Austin ER doctor: be more concerned about the flu than Ebola
http://www.newsradioklbj.com/news/health/medical-news/austin-er-doctor-be-more-concerned-about-flu-ebola
The Ebola case in Dallas is raising concerns across Texas, but a local emergency room doctor tells KLBJ's Perry Wa
Hospital program reducing ER visits, costs in Austin
http://www.newsradioklbj.com/news/health/medical-news/hospital-program-reducing-er-visits-costs-austin
After tracking emergency room visits, a local hospital developed a system that's led to fewer visits and better ca
Austin hospital leading the way in lung cancer clinical trial
http://www.newsradioklbj.com/news/health/medical-news/austin-hospital-leading-way-lung-cancer-clinical-trial
An Austin hospital is the first site in the world…and only one of two in Texas… to conduct a clinical trial that c
Local blood center looking for donations of two blood types
http://www.newsradioklbj.com/news/health/medical-news/local-blood-center-looking-donations-two-blood-types
The Blood and Tissue Center of Central Texas is asking for your help to replenish its dwindling blood supply.
Improved treatment for prostate cancer offers new hope
http://www.newsradioklbj.com/news/health/medical-news/improved-treatment-prostate-cancer-offers-new-hope
Refining an old treatment may be just what the doctor ordered to help men dealing with the second most common form
RepoReport shows physician workforce in Texas growing faster than most statesrt shows physician workforce in Texas growing faster than most states
http://www.newsradioklbj.com/news/health/medical-news/report-shows-physician-workforce-texas-growing-faster-most-states
For years Texas has experienced a shortage of doctors, but as KLBJ's Perry Watson tells us, a new report shows tha
Local pediatrician talks about study showing parents' inability to tell if child is overweight
http://www.newsradioklbj.com/news/health/medical-news/local-pediatrician-talks-about-study-showing-parents-inability-tell-if
Can you tell if your child is overweight or obese?
Local ER doctor supports Heart Association's recommendations on E-cigarettes
http://www.newsradioklbj.com/news/health/medical-news/local-er-doctor-supports-heart-associations-recommendations-e-cigarettes
The American Heart Association's new policy recommendations on the use of E-cigarettes are out and a Central Texas
Vasquez shares some of her thoughts on what she envisions for teaching hospital at UT
http://www.newsradioklbj.com/news/health/medical-news/vasquez-shares-some-her-thoughts-what-she-envisions-teaching-hospital-ut
The new president of the yet-to-be-built teaching hospital on the U-T campus says she's excited about the facility
Austin Regional Clinic using old idea to help streamline service to patients
http://www.newsradioklbj.com/news/health/medical-news/austin-regional-clinic-using-old-idea-help-streamline-service-patients
Something you've seen for years at shopping malls and airports is now being used in the medical field...by an Aust
New campaign by state health officials to raise awareness about mental health issues
http://www.newsradioklbj.com/news/health/medical-news/new-campaign-state-health-officials-raise-awareness-about-mental-health
State health officials are addressing an issue that many believe has been put on the back burner, and as KLBJ's Pe
Dietician calls new gluten-free guidlelines "a big win"
http://www.newsradioklbj.com/news/health/medical-news/dietician-calls-new-gluten-free-guidlelines-big-win
New labeling standards are now in effect for an ingredient found in some food products that really wasn't regul
Austin doctor talks about study touting the benefits of fighting some cancers
http://www.newsradioklbj.com/news/health/medical-news/austin-doctor-talks-about-study-touting-benefits-fighting-some-cancers
A local doctor talks about a new study that shows an interesting finding about the benefits of a commonly-used, ov
Affordable Care Act healthcare enrollees notified about risk of losing coverage
http://www.newsradioklbj.com/news/health/medical-news/affordable-care-act-healthcare-enrollees-notified-about-risk-losing
Thousands of Texans who signed up for coverage under the Affordable Care Act could be at risk of losing that co
Local doctor talks about su***de and substance addiction
http://www.newsradioklbj.com/news/health/medical-news/local-doctor-talks-about-su***de-and-substance-addiction
Local neurologist weighs in on study about concussions and loss of consciousness
http://www.newsradioklbj.com/news/health/medical-news/local-neurologist-weighs-study-about-concussions-and-loss-consciousness
A new study looks at the effect of concussions on loss of consciousness and an Austin doctor points out something
Doctor reminds parents to update children’s shot records
http://www.newsradioklbj.com/news/health/medical-news/doctor-reminds-parents-update-children%E2%80%99s-shot-records
Texas children will be heading back to school soon and a Central Texas doctor says before they do, they should hea
TMA president reacts to passage of VA reform bill
http://www.newsradioklbj.com/news/health/medical-news/tma-president-reacts-passage-va-reform-bill
With the recent passage of VA reform legislation, the head of the Texas Medical Association says Texas doctors and
Round Rock doctor offers relief for those with a common ailment
http://www.newsradioklbj.com/news/health/medical-news/round-rock-doctor-offers-relief-those-common-ailment
A disease that's twice as common as heart disease and affects more than half the population...
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