Study: Brains of older, younger adults respond differently to thirst

December 18, 2007

Twelve healthy subjects in their 60s and 70s showed a different pattern of brain activations during thirst and satiation than did 10 healthy subjects in their 20s who drank the same amounts and underwent imaging with positron-emission tomography (PET).




Laredo educators to learn about health career opportunities for students

December 10, 2007

The Med/Ed Program at the Laredo Campus Extension of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is holding an Orientation to the Health Sciences, an information session about professional health education opportunities available through the Health Science Center.


UT System Board of Regents approves merger

December 10, 2007

The Board of Regents of The University of Texas System today authorized the acquisition of the Cancer Therapy & Research Center by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Consummation of the acquisition is subject to completion of the UT System’s due diligence and transition plans.