Yoga improves quality of life in men with new diagnosis of prostate cancer
November 23, 2021
Yoga improved physical and mental well-being and promoted a robust immune response in a randomized clinical trial of men with prostate cancer. Contact: Will Sansom, (210) 567-2579, sansom@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO (Nov. 23, 2021) — An estimated 1.4 milli …
KENS 5: Know the dangers of overeating during Thanksgiving
November 23, 2021
Dr. Ralph Riviello, Emergency Medicine, is quoted in this KENS 5 story and shares tips on how to enjoy your holiday meal safely. Watch story
KENS 5: San Antonio doctor invents hiccup cure for children and adults
November 23, 2021
Dr. Ali Seifi, Neurosurgery, was interviewed for this KENS 5 story about the device he invented to stop hiccups called the Hiccaway. Watch story
San Antonio Express-News: 240,000 Texas children ages 5-11 got first dose of COVID vaccine ahead of Thanksgiving break
November 22, 2021
Dr. Tess Barton, Pediatrics, was interviewed for this San Antonio Express-News story about getting COVID-19 shots for children heading into the holiday season and the concerns some parents still have about getting their children under 12 vaccinated. Re …
OncLive: Dr. Mesa on navigating the expanding paradigm of JAK Inhibitors in MPNs
November 22, 2021
In this video, Ruben A. Mesa, MD, director of the Mays Cancer Center, discusses strategies for navigating the expanding paradigm of JAK inhibitors in myeloproliferative neoplasms. Watch here
KENS 5: Local doctors answer booster shot questions after eligibility expands
November 22, 2021
Dr. Jan Patterson, Infectious Diseases, answered questions in this KENS 5 story about expanded booster shot eligibility to adults and how the move should make holiday gatherings even safer. Watch story
KSAT 12: How over-the-counter COVID-19 tests could bring ease to family gatherings this holiday season
November 22, 2021
Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases, Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics, spoke to KSAT 12 viewers about at-home COVID-19 tests being a good safety precaution to have around during family gatherings this holiday season. Watch story
MySanAntonio.com: ‘We really, really appreciate you’: Kelly Clarkson praises UT Health San Antonio nurses on show
November 22, 2021
Singer Kelly Clarkson praised four UT Health San Antonio nurses for their work and compassionate care for a young pediatric cancer patient on her November 16 show. The local nurses were featured in the “What I’m Liking” segment of The Kelly Clarkson Sh …
San Antonio Express-News: Commentary: Why I now believe parents should get their children vaccinated against COVID-19
November 22, 2021
Holly Wayment, physician relations liaison in the Department of Pediatrics, wrote this opinion piece that appeared in the San Antonio Express-News. Read commentary
New external warning banner in email messages
November 22, 2021
In the continual effort to protect our campus from electronic threats, Information Management and Services will implement an external warning banner in email messages that originate from outside UT Health San Antonio.