Long COVID and the brain: Global study links infection to memory loss, higher dementia risk in seniors
February 11, 2025
SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Five years after the height of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic, scientists are beginning to unveil the infection’s potential long-term effects on the brain. We now know that following an acute COVID-19 infection, between 10% an …
Dr. Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez appointed to HHS advisory committee on long COVID
January 28, 2025
Leading expert directs long COVID clinic at UT Health San Antonio Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, MD, professor and chair of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health Sa …
Females have a 31% higher associated risk of developing long COVID
January 22, 2025
Females have a 31% higher associated risk of developing long COVID, with women aged 40 to 55 years having the highest propensity, according to a study led by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio funded by the National Institutes of Health.
Study: Community health clubs adapt to improve vaccine hesitancy among South Texas Latino community during COVID-19
November 25, 2024
During the COVID-19 pandemic, community health clubs in the South Texas area quickly adapted to virtual programs to address misperceptions about the virus and vaccines and provide timely, scientifically accurate information. Jason Rosenfeld, DrP …
Personal challenge to global solution
September 4, 2024
Valproic acid plus a common nutritional supplement could be powerful protection against COVID-19, a UT Health San Antonio study shows. UT Health San Antonio urologist demonstrates potential of valproic acid-DHA in lessening risk of contracting COVID-19 …
UT Health San Antonio faculty member helps create universal long COVID definition
July 31, 2024
A report released June 11 by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) provides a working definition of long COVID. Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, MD, professor and chair of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine in the Joe R. …
The New York Times: Can’t Think, Can’t Remember: More Americans Say They’re in a Cognitive Fog
November 13, 2023
Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, MD, chair, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Gabriel de Erausquin, MD, the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s & Neurodegenerative Diseases, were quoted in this story. Read More
Texas Tribune: For Texans with long COVID, specialized centers can provide more effective treatments — if they can access them
October 13, 2023
Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, MD, chair, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, was quoted in this story. Read More
Spectrum News Austin: $5M Grant to Expand Long-COVID Care
September 27, 2023
Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, MD, chair, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, was interviewed for this news segment. Watch Now
KSAT 12: UT Health San Antonio uses grant to expand long COVID care for rural patients in South Texas
September 25, 2023
Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, MD, chair, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, was interviewed for this news segment. Watch Now