In the News
Maine News Online: New hepatitis treatment
April 8, 2016
Medical researchers have claimed that an investigational combination of drugs can effectively treat chronic hepatitis C cases. Using the direct-acting antiviral agents used in the experimental treatment, the research team reported over 90 percent success rate for HCV patients. Read the full story at Maine News Online
Odessa American: Artificial sweeteners are not weight loss wonders
April 8, 2016
Studies show link between artificial sweeteners and obesity.
News 4: Overwhelming number of cyberbullying victims don’t tell adults
April 7, 2016
A Texas-based research center says an overwhelming number of bullying victims never report it to adults. That can lead to depression or even suicide.
San Antonio Magazine: Chew on this
April 7, 2016
One of Dr. Thomas Oates’ many responsibilities is instructing and guiding dental residents. A few years ago, one of his students approached him with a question he couldn’t answer: What should she do for a patient with diabetes who desperately needed an implant to replace a missing tooth?
Fox 29: Ultrasound Center unique in the country
April 6, 2016
Two doctors, Dr. Nilam Soni and Dr. Craig Sisson, at the University of Texas Health Science Center helped create a center unique in the country for how medical care is executed. Their hope is to speed up the medical care process and make it more accurate.
Express-News: Drug designed in San Antonio fights age-related diseases
April 4, 2016
A San Antonio company is trying to break into the pharmaceutical market with a new version of an old drug that it believes offers hope to two-legged and four-legged patients diagnosed with incurable or life-altering diseases.