Long School of Medicine

Researcher says prostate cancer risks aren’t always what we think
November 7, 2016When it comes to prostate cancer biopsies, risk and reality don’t always match up, according to new research published online in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

Dr. Rockwood marks half century of service to the Health Science Center
November 3, 2016Charles A. Rockwood, Jr., M.D., professor and chairman emeritus, Department of Orthopaedics, director, shoulder service, marked 50 years of service to the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in October.

Dr. Frost receives New Investigator Award in Alzheimer’s Disease
October 14, 2016Bess Frost, Ph.D., assistant professor of cell systems and anatomy at the Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies, has been awarded the 2016 New Investigator Award in Alzheimer’s Disease from the American Federation for Aging Research.

The Doctor Is In: Beyond the operating room
October 7, 2016Dr. Zachary Child is an orthopaedic spine surgeon for the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, whose skill set goes beyond the operating room.

Discovery may lead to new pain-control strategy
October 7, 2016While it’s not yet a practical answer for chronic pain, a discovery announced Sept. 29 by researchers at the Health Science Center holds out hope for a novel, safe and effective way to control pain at its source.

Primary Care Week 2016
September 30, 2016A series of free events will mark Primary Care Week 2016 October 3-7.