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 …
The Guardian: Health experts in conundrum over best way to avoid winter ‘tripledemic’
December 8, 2022
Rachel Pearson, MD, PhD, Pediatrics/Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics, is quoted in this story. Read More
UT Health San Antonio 2022 compliance champions
December 8, 2022
During this year’s Compliance and Ethics Week celebration (November 7-11), members of the UT Health San Antonio community were asked to nominate a Compliance Champion who is a role model of ethics and integrity. This would be someone committed t …
MedPage Today: Metastasis ‘Doorway’ May Lead to Racial Disparities in Breast Cancer
December 8, 2022
Virginia Kaklamani, MD, Medical Oncology, was quoted in this story. Read More