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June 15, 2020
Dr. Jan Patterson, specialist in infectious diseases, said hospitalizations, as well as the percentage of tests that come back positive and how long it takes for cases to double, will be important indicators in the coming weeks. “We should be concerned, because we are seeing more hospitalized patients,” said Dr. Patterson. “The way to translate […]
June 15, 2020
UT Health San Antonio interprofessional course called STEM Scholars is featured in this article. Irene Chapa, PhD, director of recruitment and science outreach, and Ramaswamy Sharma, PhD, associate professor in the department of cell systems & anatomy, are quoted, as well as students Aldo Hernandez from respiratory care; Manpreet Semwal, PhD student; and Samantha Yee, […]
June 12, 2020
UT Health San Antonio researchers confirmed the role of a certain protein in the development of high-grade kidney cancer. Their findings were recently published in the journal, Translational Research. Dr. Dharam Kaushik, Department of Urology, is the lead and corresponding author, Dr. Ronald Rodriguez, Department of Urology, is senior author. A total of 14 faculty […]
June 12, 2020
We have implemented a number of protocols on campus to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 including social distancing, masking, temperature screening, symptomatic testing and sanitation precautions. Another safety precaution being added is a process called contact tracing.
June 12, 2020
Members of the COVID-19 Return-To-Campus Screening Committee and I want to personally thank everyone who has stepped up to help with screening thousands of employees, visitors and patients entering our numerous campus locations. Your willingness to participate in this important new precaution has allowed our institution to remain a safe and healthy environment. Your commitment […]
June 12, 2020
“People are coming in much sicker and so we are seeing a larger group of patients who need blood at all at the same time instead of those patients being spread out over time,” said Dr. Maxwell Braverman, Trauma Surgeon, UT Health San Antonio. Read and watch the full story.