Texas Standard: Ask a doctor: Is it safe to reopen Texas, and other questions answered
May 1, 2020
Dr. Fred Campbell, General and Hospital Medicine, answers listeners’ questions about their health during the coronavirus pandemic. Listen to the Q&A.
San Antonio Express-News: As Texas reopens from coronavirus, UT Health San Antonio infectious disease expert offers advice on staying healthy
May 1, 2020
Jan Patterson, M.D., from the Division of Infectious Diseases, was interviewed for this long-form Q&A about what to expect when Texas reopens for business. Read the full story.
Rivard Report: Coronavirus drug tested in San Antonio found to speed recovery
April 30, 2020
Dr. Thomas Patterson, professor and chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases, who is overseeing the local enrollment site for patients receiving remdesivir, said researchers are thrilled that the drug is showing such good results so early. Read the full story.
San Antonio Express-News: Remdesivir shows promise as coronavirus treatment, Fauci says
April 30, 2020
Dr. Thomas Patterson, chief of Division of Infectious Diseases and principal investigator of a San Antonio study site for the new COVID-19 anti-viral drug remdesivir, explains how the early results of the study are promising. Read the full story.
KENS 5: Gov. Abbott wants to recruit an army of coronavirus-trackers. Here’s how they can help stop the virus in its track.
April 30, 2020
Dr. Barbara Taylor, Infectious Diseases and leader of the COVID-19 Health Transition Team, is included in this story about the team’s recommendations to the city and county in light of Governor Abbott’s plan to reopen the state. Read and watch the full story.
KENS 5 Medical Minute: Safety tips for groceries and food delivery
April 30, 2020
Fred Campbell, MD, an internal medicine physician and associate professor of medicine at UT Health San Antonio, gives tips on how to stay safe while grocery shopping and ordering food during the COVID-19 pandemic. Medical Minute is a collaboration between UT Health San Antonio and KENS 5.