Glioblastoma recurrence and clues to blunt it
November 18, 2021
It’s a medical conundrum. Ionizing radiation, which at first extends the survival of glioblastoma patients after surgery, may later, ironically, help drive the brain cancer’s aggressive, untreatable recurrence. Dr. Sandeep Burma and a team of investigators at the Mays Cancer Center, home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, are studying companion treatments to see if any can eliminate this Jekyll and Hyde property of ionizing radiation.
News 4: UT Health San Antonio breaks down the cancer risks from HPV infections
November 17, 2021
Dr. Georgia McCann, Gynecologic Oncology, spoke about HPV infections in this interview. She discussed the risk factors for HPV infections, the types of diseases caused by an HPV infection and how you can prevent an HPV infection. Watch story
San Antonio Express-News: Bottomed out? San Antonio reports rise in COVID cases, seven-day average
November 17, 2021
Dr. Jan Patterson, Infectious Diseases, is quoted in this San Antonio Express-News article. Read story
Robotic surgical approach provides faster recovery for testicular cancer patients
November 17, 2021
Contact: Steven Lee, 210-450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO – Antonio Flores admits he was “very curious” when told a robot would be used to operate on him. “But honestly,” he said, “everything I was thinking at that moment was to recover the qui …
Virtual addiction medicine clinic connects Texans to no-to-low-cost recovery services
November 17, 2021
Health care option for substance use disorders increases access as COVID-19 exacerbates opioid epidemic in Texas. Contact: Will Sansom, 210-567-2579, sansom@uthscsa.edu Christi Mott, 210-663-0914, mottc@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 17, 2021 — In partn …
How to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at UT Health San Antonio
November 16, 2021
The COVID-19 vaccine is available via appointment to everyone 5 years and older. You may schedule the time and date of your vaccine appointment online.
From the Chief Operating Officer: Guidance for holiday events
November 15, 2021
As we enter the holiday season, UT Health San Antonio provides the following guidelines that allow for more activities and events together, but that also keep us safe.
San Antonio Express-News: After slow start, San Antonio’s climate change plan may finally be gaining traction
November 15, 2021
Adelita Cantu, School of Nursing, is quoted in this San Antonio Express-News story. Read story
Gifts for Children brings joy during holidays
November 15, 2021
In lieu of collecting toys and books as we have done in the past, and in consideration of the pandemic, the Gifts for Children committee has worked to develop an alternate way to support children in our community. A donation link has been created to the Pediatric Family Relief Fund. Faculty in the Department of Pediatrics will utilize all collected funds to help the families of children in most need.
KSAT 12 Q&A: Dr. Ruth Berggren says Pfizer vaccine trial for kids showed no cases of myocarditis
November 15, 2021
Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases, Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics, answered questions as part of KSAT 12’s weekly Q&A segment. She discussed the latest information regarding the COVID-19 vaccine trial for children and how it showed n …