Researchers develop a method to detect toxic brain cells; this could be a step toward a new Alzheimer’s treatment
December 17, 2021
Emerging evidence suggests it may be possible to treat Alzheimer’s disease by targeting therapy at senescent cells in the brain.
Visuals increase attention. Now science explains why.
December 17, 2021
Chemical’s release in brain tied to processing of imagery, cells’ activation. Contact: Will Sansom, (210) 567-2579, sansom@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO (Dec. 17, 2021) — “Look at me!” we might say while attempting to engage our children. It turns out there …
A bright new year beckons us forward
December 17, 2021
We of UT Health San Antonio embrace the hope that shines through our teaching, learning, research and patient care — as we serve our community and make lives better.
MSN.com: Using next-generation sequencing to determine strains of the COVID-19 virus
December 17, 2021
MSN.com shared this KENS 5 story featuring next-generation sequencing being performed by teams at UT Health San Antonio, which detected the first cases of the COVID-19 virus omicron variant in Bexar County. Dr. Marjorie David, director of UT Health San …
KENS 5: Using next-generation sequencing to determine strains of the COVID-19 virus
December 17, 2021
KENS 5 featured next-generation sequencing being performed by teams at UT Health San Antonio, which detected the first cases of the COVID-19 virus omicron variant in Bexar County. Dr. Marjorie David, director of UT Health San Antonio’s Molecular Diagno …
KSAT 12: One year since COVID-19 vaccines administered in Bexar County, health crisis persists
December 17, 2021
Dr. Robert Leverence, chief medical officer for UT Health Physicians, spoke to KSAT 12 viewers about the one-year anniversary of administering the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to front-line employees. Dr. Leverence also discussed vaccine hesitan …
Department of Pharmacology assistant professor and researcher receives UT System Rising STARs award
December 16, 2021
Xiaoli Sun, MD, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Pharmacology at the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, has received a UT System Rising STARs award. The award for early-career investigators comes with a $250,000 grant.
Univision Dallas: UT Health San Antonio launches new virtual clinic to help with addiction and mental health problems; there are free options for the entire state
December 16, 2021
In partnership with UT Health San Antonio, Be Well Texas, a new statewide addiction medicine treatment option, has launched virtual services for those seeking recovery from substance use disorders and mental health challenges. Read story
CNBC.com: ‘We’re heartbroken. We’re overwhelmed’ — U.S. hospitals grapple with delta outbreak as omicron takes root
December 16, 2021
Dr. Barbara Taylor, Infectious Diseases, is quoted in this story and discussed how the omicron variant along with the upcoming holiday travel might be a perfect storm for another COVID wave. Read story
NBC 5 DFW: ‘Be Well Texas,’ new virtual program for addiction recovery, launches
December 15, 2021
Be Well Texas and UT Health San Antonio are featured in this story about the Be Well Texas virtual addiction medicine clinic available across Texas. Karla Ramirez, the program’s director in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, is quoted. Watch story