Long School of Medicine
Study: Younger women with breast cancer should lose weight
May 22, 2017Researchers determined that women younger than age 60 diagnosed with breast cancer who have a genetic risk factor for obesity have a higher risk for gaining weight and therefore should begin a weight-loss program to increase their chance for survival.
NCI selects UT Health as part of elite cancer research consortium
May 15, 2017The National Cancer Institute has selected UT Health Cancer Center as one of nine institutional members of the NCI’s elite Cancer Systems Biology Consortium.
Commencements to mark new beginnings for UT Health graduates
May 9, 2017About 780 students are candidates for graduation from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio during upcoming commencement ceremonies for the institution’s five schools.
Dr. Leach named a 2017 Piper Professor
May 8, 2017Robin Leach, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Cell Systems & Anatomy in the Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine, is a 2017 Piper Professor.
KSAT 12: The Doctor Is In: From exile to education
May 4, 2017Carlos Rosende, M.D., executive director of UT Health Physicians and an ophthalmologist, reflects on his Cuban background. View the story
New cardiac technique treats afib, a risk factor for stroke
May 3, 2017UT Health San Antonio physicians recently introduced a new technique to treat atrial fibrillation.