Studies compare best ways to treat wide-neck aneurysms
February 16, 2022
Microsurgery with clips is weighed against coils, stents deployed via catheters. Aneurysms are weak, bulging portions of blood vessel walls. These blood-filled sacs resemble balloons in structure and have necks like balloons. Some aneurysms have larger …
Groundbreaking research offers hope to unlock the keys to childhood type 2 diabetes
February 16, 2022
Yidong Bai, PhD, professor, Department of Cell Systems and Anatomy, was recently awarded a $1.2 million grant from the Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio, whose mission is focused on improving community health. The funds will be used to investiga …
Congratulations to the 2022 Presidential Awards recipients
February 15, 2022
Every day, our employees work tirelessly to advance our missions of education, research, clinical care and community service. Established in 1985, the Presidential Excellence Awards recognize exemplary performance by individuals who consistently excel in their positions and demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission and core values of UT Health San Antonio.
Submit proposals for the IIMS Community Engagement Small Project Grants
February 14, 2022
The Institute for Integration of Medicine & Science (IIMS) is soliciting proposals for the 2021-2022 IIMS Community Engagement Small Project Grants. The goal is to promote, develop and expand community and academic research partnerships for the tra …
The Daily Dive podcast on iHeart.com: Ukraine Crisis Continues and Deep Brain Stimulation Used to Treat Alzheimer’s
February 14, 2022
In this podcast, Dr. Alexander Papanastassiou, Neurosurgery, discusses the team’s recent surgery utilizing deep brain stimulation in a patient with mild/early Alzheimer’s. Dr. Papanastassiou’s interview begins at the nine-minute mark. Listen Now
KSAT 12: San Antonio program pushes cultural representation in dental care across Texas
February 14, 2022
Dr. Juanita Lozano-Pineda, associate dean for external affairs at the School of Dentistry, and director of the Hispanic Center of Excellence, and student Jessica De La Fuente, were interviewed for this story on the dental school program aimed at improv …
San Antonio Express-News: ‘This virus is not going anywhere’: San Antonio experts eye new COVID strain — stealth omicron
February 14, 2022
Dr. Barbara Taylor and Dr. Jason Bowling, Infectious Diseases, discussed future surges of COVID-19 in this story. Read More
Texas A&M Today: ‘Equal Parts Grit And Grace’
February 14, 2022
Dr. Sandeep Patel, Transplant Center and Gastroenterology, director of the Advanced Endoscopy Program, is quoted in this inspiring story. Read More
KENS 5: Child abuse patients rose 25% in past three months in Bexar County, doctor says
February 14, 2022
Dr. James Lukefahr, Pediatrics, is quoted in this story. Read More
KSAT 12: Online exhibit honors San Antonio’s African-American medical pioneers
February 14, 2022
Temi Adejuyigbe, a fourth-year medical student, was interviewed for this story on a local Black History exhibit honoring medical pioneers. Read More