KSAT: Q&A: Dr. Ruth Berggren addresses a Memorial Day dilemma: To mask or not to mask

May 28, 2021

Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases, talked to KSAT 12 viewers about best mask practices at Memorial Day activities (persons who are not vaccinated should still wear a mask; vaccinated persons may elect to wear a mask within large gatherings, as in restaurants, churches, stores) and local COVID-19 trials involving pregnant women that indicate no evidence […]


SciDev.net: New TB drugs mix cuts treatment to four months

May 27, 2021

Dr. Marc Weiner, Infectious Diseases, is quoted in this story about a study that shows promise for shortening the duration of treatment for drug-sensitive tuberculosis. The story includes a link to our news release on the UT Health San Antonio online Newsroom. Read the story.


Temple Daily Telegram: Recognizing spasticity after a stroke: Hear one woman’s journey

May 27, 2021

Dr. Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, Rehabilitation Medicine, is quoted in this Temple Daily Telegram story and explains that after surviving a stroke, many patients don’t realize they can go on to develop this secondary condition and it’s important to understand the signs of spasticity as it can progress and worsen over time. Read the story.


News 4: No reports of local teenagers with post-vaccine heart conditions

May 27, 2021

Dr. J.B. Cantey, Pediatrics, contributed to this News 4 San Antonio story on potential side effects (of heart inflammation or myocarditis) in teenagers that could possibly be linked to the COVID-19 vaccine. So far, studies have shown there is no link between the vaccine and heart inflammation, which unfortunately is common in teenagers and young […]