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June 26, 2020
A new UT Health San Antonio study shows that the majority of children with COVID-19 in 26 countries fared well clinically compared to adults during the first four months of the pandemic. “Our data is compiled from 131 studies and encompasses 7,780 patients who span the pediatric age spectrum,” said study senior author Alvaro Moreira, […]
June 26, 2020
Dr. Ruth Berggren, professor of infectious diseases and director of the Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics, clarifies misconceptions when it comes to COVID-19 testing and transmission. Read and watch the full story.
June 26, 2020
To get a sense of how the virus can behave in children, a team of researchers at UT Health San Antonio compiled an analysis and review of studies from 26 countries that looked at how COVID-19 affects infants, children and teens. EClinicalMedicine, a journal of The Lancet, on June 26 published the results. By understanding which […]
June 26, 2020
Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order on June 25 postponing elective surgeries. “Elective does not mean it’s not needed. Canceling a surgery is not a little thing. People put a lot into going into surgery, they get their work arranged, their families [are] there, so we don’t take any of these cancellations lightly,” said […]
June 26, 2020
Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas Inc. has approved a grant of $22,662 to the School of Dentistry. The School of Dentistry received this emergency grant to provide care to the homeless population at Haven for Hope and other services to the public. Read the full story.
June 26, 2020
The Spurs Coyote is showing some love for the health care providers and essential workers in our community as part of the #weheartSAheroes campaign.