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KSAT 12 Q&A: Dr. Ruth Berggren talks about Moderna booster recommendation by FDA panel
October 20, 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 Moderna booster recommendation by the FDA panel and new …
KENS 5: Formal authorization for Johnson & Johnson booster shot impending as vaccination rates increase
October 19, 2021
Dr. Robert Leverence, chief medical officer for UT Health Physicians, was interviewed for this report on KENS 5 on pending authorization of a Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 booster shot. Watch story
KENS 5: Downtown COVID-19 memorial taken down as hospitalization numbers drop, San Antonians continue to vaccinate
October 19, 2021
Dr. Robert Leverence, chief medical officer for UT Health Physicians, was interviewed for this KENS 5 story where he encouraged San Antonians to get vaccinated against the coronavirus and to not let their guards down yet. Watch story
Spectrum News 1: UIW football player gets a second chance after scary car accident
October 19, 2021
Dr. Brian Fricke, Rehabilitation Medicine, is quoted in this story about the recovery process of one of his patients. Watch story
The Dallas Morning News: ‘All the more reason to get vaccinated’: Colin Powell’s death illustrates need to protect vulnerable
October 19, 2021
Dr. Jan Patterson, Infectious Diseases, is quoted in this Dallas Morning News story saying COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective against hospitalization and death, and the unvaccinated are about 11 times more likely to die from the coronavirus. Read s …
KENS 5: San Antonio researchers developing brain injury treatment
October 19, 2021
Dr. James Lechleiter, Cell Systems and Anatomy, is quoted in this KENS 5 story. Watch story
Spectrum News 1: Vaccinating Texas
October 18, 2021
Dr. Tess Barton, Pediatrics, was interviewed for this Spectrum News 1 story. Watch story
MedPage Today: Which residency should you choose?
October 18, 2021
Dr. Ryan Rose, Orthopaedics, authored this commentary. Read commentary
CBS News: Fauci says nation is looking for “level of control” over COVID-19
October 15, 2021
Dr. Carlos Jaen, Family and Community Medicine, is quoted in this CBS News video. Watch story
News 4: How often will we need COVID-19 booster shots?
October 15, 2021
Dr. Barbara Taylor, Infectious Diseases, spoke to the News 4 San Antonio audience about how often COVID-19 booster shots will be needed and why some people really needing a booster shot doesn’t mean the vaccine isn’t working. Watch story