Texas Public Radio: The latest coronavirus updates for San Antonio

March 16, 2020

Dr. Ruth Berggren, associate professor of infectious disease and director of the Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics, was a guest on TPR’s “The Source”.

Message from the President: COVID-19 update for March 13

March 13, 2020

COVID-19 update for March 13, 2020.

Reuters/The New York Times: Many smokers quit before weight-loss surgery but start up again afterward

March 13, 2020

The study results suggest that patients need more support for smoking cessation, said Dr. Carlos Roberto Jaen, a researcher at UT Health San Antonio, who was not involved in the study.

WMC Action News 5: MCAM blocks opioids fatal effects

March 13, 2020

For years, Narcan, or Naloxone, has been the only opioid overdose rescue drug, but it doesn’t last very long. Now, a longer-lasting treatment drug may offer hope to millions.

KSAT 12: Clinical trials help find successful treatments

March 10, 2020

Dr. Amelie Ramirez discusses the importance of participating in clinical trials and the benefits for patients.

The Katy News: Long-lasting treatment drug could slow the opioid crisis

March 9, 2020

Researchers at the Long School of Medicine and at the University of Bath, U.K., are developing a long-lasting anti-opioid drug to protect against an overdose for a few weeks or longer.