San Antonio Express-News: Medical lab workers cope with pressure, strain of COVID-19 pandemic
August 19, 2020
Dr. Jan Patterson, Infectious Diseases, was interviewed for this San Antonio Express-News story, commenting that another hurdle for coronavirus testing is timing; because of the virus’s long incubation period, a person can get the infection at any poin …
KENS 5 Medical Minute: Pregnancy and COVID-19
August 19, 2020
Pregnancy can put women at a higher risk during this pandemic. Dr. Rachel Pearson, Pediatrics and the Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics explains. Medical Minute is a collaboration between UT Health San Antonio and KENS 5. Watch video
Mays Cancer Center receives more than $10 million with NCI-Designated Cancer Center renewal
August 18, 2020
This continues the Mays Cancer Center’s legacy as one of only four NCI-designated Cancer Centers in Texas and one of 71 in the U.S.
Mays Cancer Center receives more than $10 million with NCI-designated Cancer Center renewal
August 17, 2020
SAN ANTONIO (Aug. 17, 2020) — The list of accomplishments and data supporting the renewal of the Mays Cancer Center as a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center is impressive. 71% increase in peer-reviewed publications. 60% jump in research …
San Antonio Express-News: Women struggling with infertility turn to social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram for support
August 17, 2020
Stacy Ogbeide, Department of Family and Community Medicine, discusses how social media can be beneficial for women struggling with infertility to connect with each other. Read the story.
OncLive: Dr. Mesa on developing racially inclusive clinical trials in MPNs
August 17, 2020
Dr. Ruben Mesa, MD, director of the Mays Cancer Center, discusses the importance of developing racially inclusive clinical trials in myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs). Watch the interview.
Reform Austin: How to get help while grieving during the pandemic
August 17, 2020
Dr. Luz Garcini, ReACH (Research to Advance Community Health), speaks to the audience of Reform Austin regarding how to get help while grieving during the pandemic. Read the story.
Texas Standard: Ask a doctor: What does Myocarditis have to do with COVID-19?
August 17, 2020
Dr. Fred Campbell, Hospital and General Medicine, continues his service as a regular guest expert addressing myriad questions related to COVID-19 on the radio program Texas Standard, produced in the state capital in collaboration with Texas Public Radi …
San Antonio Express-News: Ayala: Racism increasingly is recognized as a public health problem
August 17, 2020
Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez, Institute for Health Promotion Research, is quoted within an editorial of the San Antonio Express-News, pointing out that the connecting of racism and public health is a relatively new trend and one that has met with some resist …
KGNB Radio: To Your Health: CBD Oil
August 14, 2020
Brett Ginsburg, PhD, Psychiatry, was interviewed about CBD oil including what it is, what it might be useful for, what precautions or concerns people might consider before deciding to use it and how to choose legitimate products. Listen to the intervie …