Mays Cancer Center earns gold standard for excellence in radiation oncology
February 26, 2025
Mays Cancer Center at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) is proud to announce it has earned its inaugural Radiation Oncology Practice Accreditation from the American College of Radiology (ACR). This dis …
Nuns contribute 30 years of critical insight into dementia disorders, UT Health San Antonio study reveals
February 26, 2025
Landmark ‘Nun Study’ initiative now housed at Biggs Institute Catholic nuns don’t make a habit of participating in long-term studies on aging and dementia, but one notable exception has yielded critical insights into cognitive resilience, neuropatholog …
Nuns contribute 30 years of critical insight into dementia disorders, UT Health San Antonio study reveals
February 26, 2025
Landmark ‘Nun Study’ initiative now housed at Biggs Institute Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 26, 2025 – Catholic nuns don’t make a habit of participating in long-term studies on aging and dementia, but one not …
Mays Cancer Center earns gold standard for excellence in radiation oncology
February 26, 2025
Contact: Eileen Teves, 210-450-7239, tevese@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 26, 2025 – Mays Cancer Center at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) is proud to announce it has earned its inaugural Radiation O …
UT Health San Antonio gastroenterologist becomes Texas’ first Master Endoscopist
February 25, 2025
The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) recently announced that Prabhleen Chahal, MD, FASGE, FACG, the Steven Schenker Distinguished Professor in Medicine (Tenure) and chief of the Division of Gastroenterology and Human Nutrition in …
MySA: What to know about measles after possible exposure in San Antonio
February 25, 2025
Jason Bowling, MD, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, was quoted in this article. Read More (subscription required)
Mays Cancer Center continues collaboration with American Cancer Society to expand lung cancer screenings
February 24, 2025
Mays Cancer Center at UT Health San Antonio is proud to announce the American Cancer Society’s continued support for its lung cancer screening program. The gift is a $30,000 contribution to UT Health San Antonio’s Primary Care Center locations to appoint a lung cancer screening navigator and to help raise awareness about the program throughout San Antonio and South Texas.
Mays Cancer Center continues collaboration with American Cancer Society to expand lung cancer screenings
February 24, 2025
Contact: Eileen Teves, 210-450-7239, tevese@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 24, 2024 – Mays Cancer Center at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) is proud to announce the American Cancer Society’s continued …
Cracking cancer’s code: New research identifies novel drug target for acute myeloid leukemia treatment
February 21, 2025
Despite advances in cancer treatment in recent years, five-year survival rates for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) remain low at just 30% on average, according to the National Cancer Institute. Factors in the development of AML are diverse with many different drivers. A longtime goal for scientists in this field is finding a single drug that can treat all types of AML.
Key risk factors for diabetic foot reinfections uncovered in UT Health San Antonio study
February 21, 2025
Content provided by Claire Kowalick A study published in the International Wound Journal conducted by researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) revealed risk factors for reinfection after treatm …