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Fox 29: WHO says it’s ‘rare’ for asymptomatic COVID-19 patients to pass virus
June 10, 2020
A World Health Organization official said it appeared to be rare for asymptomatic individuals to pass along COVID-19 to others. Dr. Fred Campbell, General and Hospital Medicine, said this new information should not change how people react to the virus. …
Study will compare 2 treatment strategies for severe brain injury; public comment requested
June 10, 2020
A study of emergency care involving victims of severe brain trauma is to be performed in the San Antonio area. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the leading cause of death and disability in children and adults up to 44 years of age. Every 15 seconds some …
Voelcker Fund awards $650,000 to cancer researchers on the rise
June 9, 2020
The Max and Minnie Tomerlin Voelcker Fund supports innovative cancer research projects conducted by rising star faculty members.
Stroke bleeds in the brain not decreasing, study finds
June 9, 2020
Brain bleeds called intracerebral hemorrhages remained stable in incidence among all age groups over the past 30 years, but they increased in people 75 and older, according to a new analysis of the Framingham Heart Study.
TAMIU graduates use LEAP to enter School of Health Professions graduate programs
June 9, 2020
SAN ANTONIO (June 9, 2020) — Laredo college graduates are taking advantage of the Laredo Early Acceptance Program to be admitted into UT Health San Antonio graduate programs. The first four students will be admitted this fall. The initiative, begun in …
Collective Healing Virtual Roundtable
June 9, 2020
The UT Health San Antonio community is invited to participate in the “Collective Healing Virtual Roundtable” scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, at 4 p.m. This roundtable, organized by the Office of Inclusion and Diversity, Long School of Medicine, is de …
Mays Cancer Center launches new website
June 9, 2020
The Mays Cancer Center has launched a new website that will improve access to information and clarify services offered in patient care and research.
KENS 5: Over 500 people randomly tested to study the impact of asymptomatic carriers of the coronavirus
June 9, 2020
Jon Gelfond, PhD, from the Department of Population Health Sciences, was interviewed about the current study examining people throughout San Antonio who do not have symptoms of COVID-19 and whether they may be capable of carrying the disease. Dr. Barba …
PhillyVoice: Brain bleeds on the rise in older seniors, but blood thinners may be preventing fatal strokes at earlier ages
June 9, 2020
The frequency of brain bleeds has stabilized among most age groups over the last three decades, but not among seniors 75 and older, according to a new analysis of the Framingham Heart Study. “We are not advocating that people stop taking statins or ant …
KSAT 12: Local doctor provides health tips on protesting safely
June 9, 2020
Dr. Fred Campbell, General and Hospital Medicine, offered advice about staying healthy while protesting during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read and watch the full story.