UT Health San Antonio, University Health trial shows bionic pancreas improves type 1 diabetes management compared to standard insulin delivery methods
September 28, 2022
Contacts: Will Sansom, UT Health San Antonio, (210) 567-2579, sansom@uthscsa.edu Andrea Wazir, University Health, (210) 358-2347, Andrea.Wazir@uhs-sa.com SAN ANTONIO (Sept. 28, 2022) — A device known as a bionic pancreas, which uses next-generation tec …
SA Cancer Council luncheon celebrates 38 years supporting Mays Cancer Center
September 28, 2022
A total donation of approximately $6.5 million to the Mays Cancer Center, home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson, was celebrated at the SA Cancer Council’s annual Beacon of Hope Luncheon Sept. 13. The luncheon raises funds for the Mays Cancer Center …
Dozens more genes linked with stroke; potential drug targets identified
September 28, 2022
Findings reported in Nature have implications for future dementia care, as well. Contact: Will Sansom, (210) 567-2579, sansom@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO (Sept. 28, 2022) — Researchers from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT H …
Breslin to receive AACN’s Sister Bernadette Arminger Award
September 28, 2022
Former School of Nursing Dean Eileen Breslin, PhD, RN, FAAN, will receive the Sister Bernadette Arminger award from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Oct. 24 at its annual meeting in Washington, D.C. The award honors nurse leaders …
Supporting Our Patients by Providing Integrated Patient Care
September 27, 2022
Mark Bonnen, MD, discusses how Mays Cancer Center’s Medical Management Program integrates primary care into cancer care to better support our patients.
Diabetes self-care reached by 32% who built trust with community health workers
September 26, 2022
Contact: Will Sansom, (210) 567-2579, sansom@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO (Sept. 26, 2022) — One-third of 986 patients achieved long-term self-care of their type 2 diabetes after building trusting relationships with community health workers (promotores in S …
Closure of Grossman building employee entrance
September 26, 2022
Beginning Sept. 26, the Grossman building employee entrance adjacent to parking lot 20 will be temporarily closed due to sidewalk construction.
The Purpose and Benefits of Cancer Rehabilitation
September 26, 2022
Brian Fricke, MD, director of cancer rehabilitation, at Mays Cancer Center, home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, explains the benefits of our cancer rehabilitation program and how it can help patients with their overall function to …
KSAT 12: How parents can get a free drug to reverse the effects of a fentanyl overdose
September 23, 2022
Lisa Cleveland, PhD, APRN, School of Nursing, was quoted in this story. Read More
Global study, supported by Alzheimer’s Association, aims to shed light on COVID-19’s impact on the brain
September 23, 2022
Scientific leaders, including the Alzheimer’s Association and representatives from more than 25 countries, are working together with technical guidance from the World Health Organization to track the long-term impact of SARS-CoV-2 on the brain.