Metal ions help COVID-19 virus to disguise itself
June 2, 2021
Scientists from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio have discovered a mechanism by which SARS-CoV-2 exploits changes in metal ion concentrations to disguise itself in the body. Varying concentrations of metal ions — positively charged atoms such as magnesium, manganese and calcium — are observed in hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
Metal ions help COVID-19 virus to disguise itself
June 2, 2021
Positively charged atoms steady the machinery that the virus uses to trick the system. Contact: Will Sansom, (210) 567-2579, sansom@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO (June 2, 2021) — Scientists from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio ha …
MDalert.com: Despite risks, switch to brolucizumab might help some with wet AMD
June 1, 2021
Dr. Michael Singer, Ophthalmology, was interviewed by Reuters Health about patients with intraocular inflammation and results of a recent study and his comments appeared in this MDalert.com article. Read the story.
San Antonio Express-News: A San Antonio family’s all-out fight with cancer ends – with elation, inspiration and graduation
June 1, 2021
Dr. Rajiv Rajani, a former orthopedic oncologist at UT Health San Antonio, and Dr. Aaron Sugalski, a pediatric oncologist and hematologist, are mentioned in this San Antonio Express-News story about Central Catholic High School graduate Noah Adams, who …
San Antonio Report: Community Labs ends Saturday COVID-19 testing at public sites as it sees shift in demand
June 1, 2021
UT Health San Antonio was included within this short San Antonio Report piece on community labs ending Saturday rapid COVID-19 screenings, as demand for these shifts. Read the story.
Crossroads Today: ‘Texas HHSC saw a need for people who want to understand their own condition or loved one’s”
June 1, 2021
This article is about the collaboration between the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and UT Health San Antonio to brainstorm and create a free eLearning series, which is available to the public. The series includes a variety of topics such as …
News 4: Scientists find bone marrow cells with coronavirus ‘immunity memory’
June 1, 2021
Dr. Jason Bowling, Infectious Diseases, spoke to News 4 San Antonio audiences about scientists finding that cells in the bone marrow of people who’ve been infected with COVID-19 can keep a memory of the virus; because of this good news, we may not need …
Secure email service will change this summer
June 1, 2021
Currently, secure email is processed by our Cisco email server. Later this summer, it will be processed by Office 365 instead. This will result in a different experience for many recipients of secure messages.
Announcing Women’s Wellness Days at Wellness 360
May 28, 2021
Wellness 360 is pleased to announce Women’s Wellness Days. Starting June 3, a dedicated women’s health provider will be available on Mondays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Long Campus, inside the School of Nursing.
KENS 5: Starting your summer with these swim safety tips
May 28, 2021
Dr. Mandie Svatek, Pediatrics, was a live guest on KENS 5’s morning news show. She talked about water safety heading into the summer including the dangers of drowning, tips for parents when kids are around pools and the importance of taking swim lesson …