UT Health Science Center San Antonio recognized as Parkinson’s Foundation Comprehensive Care Center

July 26, 2023

Contact: Will Sansom, 210-567-2579, sansom@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO (July 26, 2023) — The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) has been designated a Parkinson’s Foundation Comprehensive Care Center, the first of its kind in the state of Texas. The Parkinson’s Foundation announced the expansion of its Global Care Network with the […]

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Study links alcohol-associated liver disease to abnormal cutting and rejoining of molecules

July 25, 2023

Splicing deregulation is potential drug target and diagnostic tool Contact: Will Sansom, 210-567-2579, sansom@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO (July 25, 2023) — Alcohol consumption is a major cause of chronic liver disease. The disease, which has devastating consequences, progresses through stages of hepatitis (inflammation), fibrosis (scarring) and cirrhosis (severe scarring). Advanced disease increases the risk of developing […]




Community health workers improved homebound care during pandemic

July 24, 2023

Hospitalizations and ER visits were reduced by integration of promotores into supportive care Contact: Will Sansom, 210-567-2579, sansom@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO (July 24, 2023) — Staying healthy and connected was difficult for everyone during the COVID-19 pandemic, but especially so for homebound older patients and their caregivers. Fortunately, a program developed by the geriatrics and supportive […]

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