KENS 5: ‘Scary’ virus spreading at unusual time
July 9, 2021
Dr. Tess Barton, Pediatrics, is quoted in this KENS 5 story about Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) spreading quickly, at a time of year when it’s not cropped up before. Watch story
KENS 5 Medical Minute: Sleep hygiene for better health
July 8, 2021
Dr. Cynthia Cantu, with UT Health Physicians Primary Care, explains how sleep can affect your overall health in this week’s KENS 5 Medical Minute. Medical Minute is a collaboration between UT Health San Antonio and KENS 5. Watch video
Healthline: How tooth loss can be connected to cognitive decline, dementia
July 8, 2021
Dr. Megan Sullivan, School of Dentistry, is quoted in this story and discusses the importance of oral health. Sullivan said dentists are trained not to just treat your teeth, but also to assess your overall health and share any concerns they may see from your oral health with you. Read story.
Texas Standard: This thing really sucks: Texas neurologist’s straw could cure hiccup cases
July 8, 2021
Dr. Ali Seifi, Neurosurgery, is quoted in this statewide public radio story about the science-based hiccups intervention called the “forced inspiratory suction and swallow tool,” or FISST. Listen here.
KENS 5: San Antonio mother gives son gift of life twice, donates kidney
July 7, 2021
UT Health San Antonio’s Dr. Ashley Garcia-Everett, Nephrology, and her husband, a local lung ICU doctor, were featured on KENS 5, after navigating a long course that saved their baby’s life – culminating with a kidney transplant from mom. The online story also mentions Dr. Mazen Arar, division chief of Pediatric Nephrology. Watch here.
U.S. News & World Report: Almost all cancer patients respond well to COVID-19 vaccines
July 6, 2021
This U.S. News & World Report article features a new study that shows 94% of patients with cancer respond well to COVID-19 vaccines. Study co-authors are from the Mays Cancer Center and the University of Geneva. Read story.