The Washington Post: Suffering with hiccups that never seem to go away
July 26, 2021
Ali Seifi, Neurosurgery, was interviewed about the straw-like device he invented to get rid of hiccups in this Washington Post story. Read story
KSAT 12: American Academy of Pediatrics recommends face masks for all students, teachers and staff this year
July 22, 2021
Dr. Tess Barton, Pediatrics, quoted in this KSAT-12 news story, says that front-line health care workers feel it’s a bit early for the public to stop wearing masks, particularly as children 11 and under cannot get the vaccination currently. Watch story
Becker’s Spine Review: Orthopedic surgeon named head team physician for Texas university’s athletics program
July 21, 2021
K.J. Kenneth-Nwosa, MD, has been named head team physician for the University of Texas at San Antonio Athletics and assistant professor in the Department of Orthopaedics at UT Health San Antonio. Read story
KENS 5: Infectious disease expert answers questions about delta variant
July 21, 2021
Dr. Jason Bowling, Infectious Diseases, was interviewed for a live, four-minute segment on KENS 5 TV’s lifestyle show, Great Day SA. He spoke about the delta variant in relation to the U.S. Olympic gymnast who has tested positive and also addressed why people should continue to mask and get vaccinated. Watch story
KENS 5: Coronavirus spreading among South Texas children
July 21, 2021
Dr. Mandie Tibball Svatek, Pediatrics, is quoted in this KENS 5 news story about the delta variant and the fact that San Antonio doctors are now treating more children for COVID-19, with the possible result that more kids need to be hospitalized. Watch story
MySA.com: Here’s how San Antonio and other Texas metros are holding up against the delta variant
July 21, 2021
Dr. Jason Bowling, Infectious Diseases, was quoted in this MySA.com article about the contagious delta variant being a driver of the rise in cases nationwide, including in San Antonio and other Texas metro areas. Read story