UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry names director of Center for Pain Therapeutics and Addiction Research

August 27, 2024

Kenneth M. Hargreaves, DDS, PhD, is a world-renowned expert in pain research Kenneth M. Hargreaves, DDS, PhD, professor of endodontics at the School of Dentistry of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio), has been named inaugural director of the school’s Center for Pain Therapeutics and Addiction Research. Hargreaves, who chaired the […]



Study explores mechanisms behind chronic pain related to sleep apnea

August 20, 2024

Lack of oxygen can sensitize nerve cells, leading to long-term pain More than 100 million people worldwide are affected by obstructive sleep apnea. This health condition causes a person to stop breathing numerous times while they are sleeping. Reduced sleep time and sleep quality can lead to numerous health problems including obesity, high blood pressure, […]

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