SciDev.net: New TB drugs mix cuts treatment to four months

May 27, 2021

Dr. Marc Weiner, Infectious Diseases, is quoted in this story about a study that shows promise for shortening the duration of treatment for drug-sensitive tuberculosis. The story includes a link to our news release on the UT Health San Antonio online Newsroom. Read the story.


Temple Daily Telegram: Recognizing spasticity after a stroke: Hear one woman’s journey

May 27, 2021

Dr. Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, Rehabilitation Medicine, is quoted in this Temple Daily Telegram story and explains that after surviving a stroke, many patients don’t realize they can go on to develop this secondary condition and it’s important to understand the signs of spasticity as it can progress and worsen over time. Read the story.


News 4: No reports of local teenagers with post-vaccine heart conditions

May 27, 2021

Dr. J.B. Cantey, Pediatrics, contributed to this News 4 San Antonio story on potential side effects (of heart inflammation or myocarditis) in teenagers that could possibly be linked to the COVID-19 vaccine. So far, studies have shown there is no link between the vaccine and heart inflammation, which unfortunately is common in teenagers and young […]



News 4: Colorectal cancer screening changes

May 24, 2021

Dr. Alicia Logue, colon and rectal cancer surgery specialist from the Mays Cancer Center for patient care services within the UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, spoke to News 4 viewers about why the age change for screening is important in the fight against colon and rectal cancers. Watch the story.


Fox 29: Age lowered for recommended colon cancer screenings

May 24, 2021

Dr. Alicia Logue, colon and rectal cancer surgery specialist from the Mays Cancer Center for patient care services within the UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, spoke to Fox 29 viewers about why the age change for screening is important in the fight against colon and rectal cancers. Watch the story.