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Pain Medicine News: Studies of Western diet show ‘We are what we eat’ can prove painful
September 24, 2021
This Pain Medicine News article highlights a groundbreaking paper authored by a team led by UT Health San Antonio that shows that a typical Western high-fat diet can increase the risk of painful disorders common in people with conditions such as diabet …
Texas Public Radio: Worst COVID surge may be ahead, top San Antonio doctor warns
September 24, 2021
Dr. Robert Leverence, chief medical officer for UT Health Physicians, spoke with Texas Public Radio listeners about the potential for a COVID-19 surge this winter that could be worse than last winter, the factors that could contribute to the surge and …
Fox 29: What’s next in the COVID-19 pandemic
September 24, 2021
Dr. Robert Leverence, chief medical officer for UT Health Physicians, discussed the urgency of getting people vaccinated ahead of the possible COVID-19 winter surge during this live interview on Fox 29. Watch story
Yahoo! Finance: UT Health Science Center San Antonio, UT Rio Grande Valley selected as NIA Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center
September 24, 2021
This Yahoo! Finance article is about UT Health San Antonio and The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, working in close collaboration, being announced as a new National Institute on Aging-designated Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. Read story
KSAT 12 Q&A: Dr. Ruth Berggren on COVID-19 booster shots
September 24, 2021
Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases, Center for Medical Ethics and Humanities, discussed the latest developments regarding COVID-19 booster shots in this weekly KSAT 12 Q&A. Watch story
KSAT 12: San Antonio doctors concerned after some teens with COVID-19 experiencing severe blood clots
September 24, 2021
Dr. Ted Wu, Pediatrics, is quoted in this KSAT 12 story. Watch story
KENS 5: Doctors say herd immunity from COVID-19 is unlikely, despite El Paso mayor’s claim
September 24, 2021
Dr. JB Cantey, Pediatrics, is quoted in this KENS 5 story. Watch story
San Antonio Express-News: El Paso says it reached herd immunity. Here’s what that means.
September 24, 2021
Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases, Center for Medical Ethics and Humanities, is quoted in this San Antonio Express-News story. Read story
San Antonio Express-News: This Texas city says it’s the first to reach herd immunity against COVID-19
September 24, 2021
Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases, Center for Medical Ethics and Humanities, is quoted in this San Antonio Express-News story. Read story
KENS 5: Health care workers fear a winter COVID surge could be severe
September 24, 2021
Dr. Robert Leverence, chief medical officer for UT Health Physicians, spoke to KENS 5 viewers about the urgency of getting the unvaccinated vaccinated to address the possible COVID-19 winter surge. Watch story