UT Health Science Center San Antonio, UT Rio Grande Valley selected as NIA Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center
September 9, 2021
“Glenn would be so pleased that this prestigious NIH Center of Excellence has been awarded to help the families of our region and the state that he loved.” Contact: Will Sansom, (210) 567-2579, Sansom@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO (Sept. 9, 2021) — The Unive …
Becker’s Hospital Review: Top hospital employers in each state, per Forbes
September 8, 2021
Forbes ranked the best employers in each state based on a survey of 80,000 Americans working at businesses with more than 500 employees. UTHealth, UT Health San Antonio and UT Southwestern Medical Center were among the best hospital and health system e …
Fox 29: Large doses of Ivermectin can cause diarrhea, dehydration, and even liver failure
September 8, 2021
Dr. Gregory Yu, Emergency Medicine, was interviewed for this Fox 29 story and addressed the confusion over the drug and explains why it’s harmful to so many people. Watch story
News 4: UT Health San Antonio explains the dangers of ivermectin
September 8, 2021
Dr. Gregory Yu, Emergency Medicine, was interviewed for this News 4 story and explained the dangers of the drug ivermectin and offered safer and FDA-approved treatments for COVID-19. Watch story
KENS 5: Some using animal medication to treat COVID | UT Health physician speaks on dangers
September 8, 2021
Dr. Gregory Yu, Emergency Medicine, was interviewed for this KENS 5 story and dispelled myths surrounding taking the drug ivermectin to help with COVID-19. Watch story
CNN: Podcast host Joe Rogan announces positive COVID-19 test
September 8, 2021
Dr. Gregory Yu, Emergency Medicine, was interviewed for this CNN story about podcast host Joe Rogan announcing he tested positive for COVID-19 and that he took numerous medications to combat the virus, including the drug ivermectin. Watch story
ORO Noticias: Diseases and treatments
September 8, 2021
Dr. Deborah Carver, Neurology, is quoted in this story about the headache symptoms you shouldn’t ignore. Read story
KENS 5: Studies show diabetes among kids is rising at an alarming rate
September 8, 2021
Dr. Maria “Sukie” Rayas, Pediatric Endocrinology, and Dr. Ralph DeFronzo, Medicine, Diabetes, spoke to KENS 5 viewers about the rising rates of young people living with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes and the complications they are seeing with COVID-19. Watc …
KSAT 12 Q&A: Dr. Ruth Berggren addresses risk of vaccinated people being around unvaccinated people
September 8, 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 risks of vaccinated people being around unvaccinated people and what people should do if …
Immunologic resilience: a new metric to accurately gauge COVID-19’s path
September 8, 2021
Patients’ immune status tracked throughout their care at San Antonio’s VA hospital. Media contact: Will Sansom, 210-567-2579, sansom@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO (Sept. 8, 2021) — Researchers from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antoni …