OncLive: Dr. Mesa on the efficacy of fedratinib in patients with myelofibrosis and low platelet counts
January 17, 2020
Ruben A. Mesa, MD, director, The Mays Cancer Center, the newly named center of UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, discusses the efficacy of fedratinib in patients with myelofibrosis who have low platelet counts. Read the full story at Onc …
Rivard Report: Eight local experts appointed to state’s chronic kidney disease task force
January 17, 2020
Local experts say it’s no surprise that more than one-third of the members of a revitalized statewide task force targeting chronic kidney disease are from San Antonio. The 18-person task force will be chaired by Dr. Francisco Cigarroa, a local transpla …
Can Ashtanga Yoga Help With Substance Use Disorder?
January 16, 2020
Shaun has been exposed to a variety of people who’ve had their lives ruined by substance abuse, which led him to pursue research for his MPH thesis on how Ashtanga yoga can help those who are struggling.
Texas Public Radio: This flu season is hitting children hardest
January 16, 2020
Dr. Jason Bowling, an associate professor of infectious diseases at UT Health San Antonio, explains that the predominant strain of influenza circulating right now is Influenza B.
Dr. Dahia receives UT System award to expand her research on rare endocrine tumors
January 15, 2020
The $1 million UT System Faculty STARs award will be used to develop a center for the study, diagnosis and treatment planning of patients with endocrine tumors.
UT Health San Antonio’s Wellness 360 named Foster Care Center of Excellence
January 14, 2020
Wellness 360 is the sixth facility in Texas to receive this designation.
UT Health San Antonio’s Wellness 360 named Foster Care Center of Excellence
January 14, 2020
News media contact: Rosanne Fohn, (210) 567-3026, fohn@uthscsa.edu Superior HealthPlan: mediainquiries@superiorhealthplan.com Sixth facility in Texas to meet strict criteria SAN ANTONIO (Jan. 14, 2020) – Superior HealthPlan has named UT Health San Anto …
Nursing alumna receives a top military health care award
January 14, 2020
Kimberly Davis, D.N.P., M.S.N., RN, ACNS-BC, received the award for the comprehensive behavioral health screening program she developed.
President’s message: MLK Day
January 13, 2020
Next Monday, January 20, UT Health San Antonio will be closed in recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his dedication to the nonviolent struggle for racial and social equality in the United States.
KSAT 12: Five food swaps for a healthy taco night
January 13, 2020
Dr. Cynthia Cantu, UT Health San Antonio, shares her food swap recommendations for healthier eating. Watch the full story