National Academy of Inventors to induct Jean Jiang, PhD, of UT Health San Antonio
December 12, 2022
Studies of cell channels lead to therapeutic antibodies in clinical trials Contact: Will Sansom, 210-567-2579, sansom@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO (Dec. 12, 2022) — Jean X. Jiang, PhD, whose pioneering research has given rise to potential bone cancer and br …
TikTok restricted from state-issued devices
December 9, 2022
Effective immediately, pursuant to the governor’s directive, please suspend any activity on TikTok accounts that house on government-issued devices including cell phones, laptops, tablets and desktop computers.
KSAT 12: Tuberculosis testing to begin at Brandeis, Clark High Schools on Monday
December 9, 2022
Jose Cadena Zuluaga, MD, Infectious Diseases, was quoted in this news segment. Read More
Department of Pharmacology neuroscience researcher committed to treating brain illnesses
December 9, 2022
David Morilak, PhD, Quincy and Estine Lee endowed chair and professor in the Department of Pharmacology and director of the Center for Biomedical Neuroscience in the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine, has long been fascinated by brain health.
Texas Public Radio: Clinical trial for first Alzheimer’s drug with effect on cognitive decline looks for South Texas recruits
December 9, 2022
Arash Salardini, MD, Neurology, was quoted in this story. Read More
CNBC: Long Covid’s financial devastation: $8,000 in credit card debt, ruined retirement plans
December 9, 2022
Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, MD, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, was quoted in this story. Read More
KENS 5: WNBA star Griner expected to arrive in San Antonio on Thursday night following Russian detention
December 9, 2022
Ralph Riviello, MD, MS, FACEP, chair of Department of Emergency Medicine, was quoted in this story. Read More
KSAT 12: Medical professionals predict Griner could undergo possible trauma patient approach upon arrival to SA
December 9, 2022
Ralph Riviello, MD, MS, FACEP, chair of Department of Emergency Medicine, was quoted in this news segment. Read More
UT Health San Antonio physicians offer advice for flu, RSV, COVID-19 triple threat
December 9, 2022
UT Health San Antonio physicians offer advice on avoiding seasonal illnesses. Unlike triple threats celebrated in sports and the entertainment world, no one is celebrating the possibility of a triple threat of the flu, respiratory syncytial viru …
Can Alzheimer’s disease be delayed or stopped before the symptoms begin? A new clinical trial strives to find answers.
December 8, 2022
The AHEAD clinical trial will assess whether the new Alzheimer’s drug, lecanemab, can delay the onset of dementia in persons who are at high risk of developing the disease. The Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases …