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Benefits department to close June 14-16
June 2, 2017
The Benefits department within the Office of Human Resources will be closed Wednesday, June 14, through, Friday, June 16.
New breast, brain research among UT Health posters to be presented at ASCO
June 1, 2017
Early results of a first-in-human clinical trial of a new breast cancer drug, and preliminary findings of a new viral treatment for brain cancer are among the posters to be presented by UT Health San Antonio cancer researchers at the American Society o …
KENS 5: Verify: Is alkaline water healthier than regular tap water
June 1, 2017
It’s a growing trend in hydration: high alkaline water. Many believe it’s healthier for your than regular tap water, touting a list of health benefits. Watch the full story at KENS 5
Xconomy: UT Health Cancer Center Hires Rare Blood Cancer Expert as Director
June 1, 2017
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio has hired a new director for its UT Health Cancer Center: Ruben Mesa, a researcher who has lengthy experience testing treatments for rare blood cancers. Read the full story at Xconomy
Texas Public Radio: Texas’ Drug-Dependent Babies Are Born Most Often in Bexar County
June 1, 2017
More babies are born with substance-addiction problems in Bexar County than any other Texas county, according to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Read the full story at Texas Public Radio
Express-News: UT Health San Antonio receives $2.3 million to study cancer, heart disease
June 1, 2017
UT Health San Antonio has received more than $2.3 million from the Max and Minnie Tomerlin Voelcker Fund to study treatments for cancer and heart disease. Read the full story at the Express-News
Targeted Oncology: Mesa Named Director of UT Health Cancer Center
June 1, 2017
Ruben A. Mesa, MD, has been named director of the UT Health Cancer Center. Mesa is currently a professor of Medicine and chair of the Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology at the Mayo Clinic. Read the full story at Targeted Oncology
Psyche Central: Web-Based CBT Can Help Military Personnel Manage Insomnia
June 1, 2017
Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a proven approach for treatment of chronic insomnia with therapy traditionally provided during regular, and often weekly, visits to a clinician. Read the full story at Psyche Central
Healio: UT Health cancer center names director
June 1, 2017
Ruben A. Mesa, MD has been named Director of UT Health San Antonio Cancer Center. Read the full story at Healio
Business Wire: Cardax Astaxanthin Compound Chosen for Important NIH Anti-Aging Research Program
June 1, 2017
Cardax, Inc. (“Cardax”) (OTCQB:CDXI) and the University of Hawaii (“UH”) announced today that the National Institute on Aging (“NIA”), one of the federal government’s National Institutes of Health (“NIH”), has selected Cardax’s proprietary astaxanthin …