Telehealth enables 8 Texas nurseries to reduce antibiotic use in newborns by 32%
June 29, 2022
Centers in rural and medically underserved areas practiced stewardship via consults with a UT Health San Antonio pediatric infectious disease specialist. Contact: Will Sansom, 210-567-2579, sansom@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO (June 29, 2022) — Telehealth co …
Novel social determinants of health training to be conducted for UT Health San Antonio physician residents and fellows
June 28, 2022
Contact: Eileen Teves, 210-450-7239, tevese@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO (June 28, 2022) – The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) Office for Graduate Medical Education, in collaboration with University Health an …
Chemical risk assessment not up to par, researchers say
June 28, 2022
Literature review indicates conflicting safety standards Contact: Will Sansom, 210-567-2579, sansom@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO (June 28, 2022) — How much is an “acceptable dose” of a pollutant? Are existing studies to measure safety adequate? A systematic …
U.S. News & World Report: Long COVID treatments and recovery
June 27, 2022
Dr. Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, Rehabilitation Medicine, is quoted in this U.S. News & World Report story on long COVID treatments and recovery; debilitating fatigue is among the most common complaints of COVID long-haulers. Read story.
UT Health San Antonio receives award for innovation in interprofessional education and collaboration
June 27, 2022
In December 2018, UT Health San Antonio received approval from its accrediting organization, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, to develop institutional infrastructure through which to advance interprofessional edu …
Research study investigates impact of therapy dogs for dialysis patients
June 27, 2022
The Dialysis Doggos are part of a research study being conducted by Meredith L. Stensland, PhD, LMSW, assistant professor of research in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. The study investigates the effect of an animal assisted intervention for patients receiving dialysis, and if this intervention improves symptoms of pain and depression and reduces the number of skipped dialysis treatment sessions.
Ivanhoe.com: Glioblastoma: Stopping It from Returning
June 27, 2022
Dr. Sandeep Burma, Neurosurgery and Biochemistry & Structural Biology, is quoted in this piece. Watch Video
KXAN-TV, Austin: Susan G. Komen® invests $21.7 million in research focused on improving outcomes for breast cancer patients
June 27, 2022
Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez, Population Health Sciences and Institute for Health Promotion Research, is listed as a grant winner in this article. Read More
Live Strong.com: 7 Reasons Why Your Ears Are Itchy (and What to Do About It)
June 27, 2022
Dr. Philip Chen, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, is quoted in this story. Read More
U.S. News & World Report: Long COVID Treatments and Recovery
June 27, 2022
Dr. Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, Rehabilitation Medicine, is quoted in this article. Read More