CNBC.com: U.S. Covid cases show signs of slowing, even as fatalities surge again

August 27, 2021

Dr. Barbara Taylor, Infectious Diseases, is quoted in this CNBC.com story where she gives her perspective on the declining numbers of COVID-19 case counts for the first time in weeks and how in-person learning for school and university students will pose another hurdle to slow the spread. Read story

KSAT 12 Q&A: Dr. Ruth Berggren stresses the need for residents to wear masks, get vaccinated

August 27, 2021

Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases, Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics, answered questions as part of KSAT 12’s weekly Q&A segment. She talked about the importance of getting vaccinated and wearing masks. Watch here 

News 4: Research shows severe COVID cases can cause Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes

August 26, 2021

Dr. Ralph DeFronzo, Diabetes, was interviewed for this News 4 story about the link between COVID-19 complications and diabetes. Watch story 

AARP: 8 headache symptoms you shouldn’t ignore

August 26, 2021

Dr. Deborah Carver, Neurology, is quoted in this AARP story. Read story

VAntage Point, Department of Veterans Affairs: AARP offers free resources for military caregivers grappling with stress, suicidal thoughts

August 25, 2021

Dr. Roxana Delgado, Hospital Medicine, is quoted in this article about her new study that found that 1 in 4 military caregivers have had suicidal thoughts. Read story

Texas Public Radio: Diabetes Week: U.S. youth are increasingly vulnerable to Type 2 and at risk for serious diabetes-related complications

August 25, 2021

Dr. Jane Lynch and Rose Ann Barajas, Pediatric Endocrinology, were guests on Texas Public Radio’s The Source. Listen here