KFMZ TV: Health Beat: CD14: Diagnosing early risk of dementia
July 2, 2020
Sudha Seshadri, MD, a neurologist in the Long School of Medicine, discusses the diagnosis of the early risk of dementia. Read and watch the full story.
Health 24: Children are more resilient against Covid-19, study shows
July 2, 2020
While infection with the new coronavirus is occurring in children, studies have shown that they are less affected than adults. Researchers from the Long School of Medicine recently published their findings on the topic, which shows that children are more resilient against COVID-19, the disease caused by SARS-CoV-2. Read the full story.
Texas Public Radio: Ask the expert: Dr. Ruth Berggren warns of July 4th celebrations amid pandemic
July 2, 2020
Dr. Ruth Berggren, infectious diseases specialist, discussed the crisis and what people can do to avoid increasing cases even more this July Fourth weekend. Dr. Berggren said even if people decide to celebrate outdoors, they should stay away from people, keep a six-foot distance and always wear a mask. Read and listen to the story.
COVID-19 Testing – What you need to know
July 1, 2020
Jason Bowling, MD, associate professor of infectious diseases, shares important facts about COVID-19 exposure and testing. He advises wearing a face mask, practicing social distancing and good hand hygiene to stop the spread.
Fox 29: New swine flu strain ‘something to be aware of’ UT Health San Antonio expert says
July 1, 2020
Dr. Jan Patterson, Infectious Diseases, discusses a new strain of the flu carried by pigs that has the potential to become a pandemic. She says this new flu virus is a mutated version of the swine flu that emerged in 2009. “This strain has been increasing since 2016 so it’s been a very gradual thing,” […]
Power outage: Research offers hint about heart weakness in Barth syndrome
July 1, 2020
Barth syndrome is a rare condition that occurs almost exclusively in males. Symptoms include an enlarged and weakened heart. The condition is present at birth or becomes evident early in life. Life expectancy is shortened and there is no treatment. The laboratory of Madesh Muniswamy, PhD, in the Long School of Medicine, found a clue […]
