Three leadership announcements
September 28, 2020
President William L. Henrich, MD, MACP, announces the promotion or appointment of three outstanding individuals at UT Health San Antonio.
KSAT 12: COVID-safe Halloween celebration ideas from San Antonio doctor
September 28, 2020
In this Q&A, Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases, said while the COVID-19 positivity rate has remained steady that masking, social distancing and good hand hygiene are still very important practices to remember during Halloween celebrations. Read and watch the Q&A.
Clues sought for why pediatric cancer survivors develop heart failure
September 25, 2020
Cancer chemotherapy changes the function of cells that repair heart injury, researchers at UT Health San Antonio discovered. Twenty percent of children treated with drugs called anthracyclines go on to suffer heart failure later in life.
Residents with prediabetes needed for medications study
September 25, 2020
175 area residents with a diagnosis of prediabetes are encouraged to enroll in a clinical trial offered by UT Health San Antonio and University Health System.
New standard for measuring chemical intolerance
September 25, 2020
Researchers developed and validated a three-question, yes-or-no survey that primary care providers, allergists, dermatologists and other specialists can incorporate into patient visits.
Texas Standard: Ask a doctor: How big a threat is aerosolized spread of the coronavirus?
September 25, 2020
Dr. Fred Campbell, Hospital and General Medicine, answers listeners’ questions about the coronavirus, including aerosolized spread research, the CDC’s recent change in recommendations on social distancing and methods to encourage safety of social gatherings. Read and listen to the interview.