Pre-diabetes gets its due: New $1.2 million award aimed at early intervention and treatment
January 24, 2024
Your A1C not high enough to be diabetes? It’s still serious Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 24, 2024 – More than one out of three people have pre-diabetes, characterized by abnormal blood sugar levels not yet i …
Thinning of brain region may signal dementia risk 5-10 years before symptoms
January 22, 2024
A ribbon of brain tissue called cortical gray matter grows thinner in people who go on to develop dementia, and this appears to be an accurate biomarker of the disease five to 10 years before symptoms appear, researchers from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio reported.
Wi-Fi access points increased across campus
January 22, 2024
To continue improvements in the Wi-Fi network on campus, more than 300 new Wi-Fi access points are being installed in multiple areas throughout the campus to extend and strengthen Wi-Fi signal and improve connectivity in targeted areas. The addi …
Undergraduate nursing research programs support students’ holistic development
January 22, 2024
Two research training programs at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Nursing are introducing Bachelor of Science in Nursing students to skills and experiences most often reserved for nurses pursuing an advanced degree.
Thinning of brain region may signal dementia risk 5-10 years before symptoms
January 22, 2024
Researchers hope to bring MRI biomarker to dementia risk stratification in patient care, clinical trials Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu Content contributed by Will Sansom SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 22, 2024 — A ribbon of brain tissue ca …
Becker’s Hospital Review: New research sets path forward for long COVID tests, treatments
January 19, 2024
Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, MD, chair, physical medicine and rehabilitation, was quoted in this news story. Read More
NBC News: Long Covid explanation in new study possibly paves way for tests and treatments
January 19, 2024
Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, MD, chair, physical medicine and rehabilitation, was quoted in this news story. Read More
WQAD 8 (ABC) — Your Health: How a bionic pancreas is helping a gymnast with Type 1 diabetes
January 19, 2024
Jane Lynch, MD, pediatrics, division of pediatric endocrinology and diabetes, was interviewed for this news segment. Watch Now
Legislation Update: Senate Bill 17
January 19, 2024
Last October, we shared the legislative directive and initial strategy UT Health San Antonio would employ to ensure compliance with Senate Bill 17. Since that time, we have executed this strategy and evaluated a wide range of programs, activitie …
UT Health San Antonio wins ‘Best Company Culture’ award from Comparably
January 16, 2024
UT Health San Antonio has earned a “Best Company Culture” award from Comparably, an employer recruitment, culture and branding site, out of tens of thousands of large organizations based on real-time feedback from current employees over 12 months.